Production Operator

Primary Function
The Utility position continuously supports the Production Department by completing daily tasks as directed by the Production Foreman – tasks will vary based on operation demands and position vacancies. The Utility is an Operator 1 (Entry) position that will immediately start training to allow future coverage of Operator 2 positions: Filler Driver, Liner Driver, Production Loader, 5H, and Lab Tester.
Basic Requirements
Safety
· Must be able to perform the essential physical requirements for each position to be considered trained.
· Must know, understand, and follow all applicable model programs plus general plant, department, and job specific safety rules.
· Must be able to protect your own personal safety and the safety of others who may be in your work area.
· Must adhere to applicable responsibilities within the plant’s emergency response program [First-aid, fire, evacuation, etc.)
· Must actively participate in safety program components such as Safety huddles, USG stretching program, BBS, Take 5’s, incident investigations, inspections, and submission of safety improvement ideas.
· Must be able to maintain be proactive to improve good housekeeping practices.
· Must be able to prevent damage to company equipment and materials in areas of assigned responsibility and report damages, incidents, and injuries immediately, when they occur.
· Complete LEAD training as required and all applicable advanced training courses.
· Collaborate with direct supervisors and department leadership as well as Safety Team representatives.
· Must be able to perform this job safely and actively participate in all safety programs. Understand your surroundings and the potential dangers within your work areas.
Continuous Improvement Expectations
· Understand the (4) four categories of standard work and identify existing standards when supporting an area.
o Process Adherence
· 5S, Visual Job Aids, Targets & Setpoints, Alignment Markers, Gauge Markers, Job Plans, Out of Compliance Response Plans (Andone Response Plans), Operator Basic Care (OBC’s), and Preventative Maintenance (PM’s)
o Reference
· Bulletin Specifications, Engineering Drawings, and Manufacturing Manuals
o Training
· VWI’s, Job Breakdown Sheets, Training Videos, and Training Plans
o Leader
· Gemba Walks, Coaching, and Reflection Meetings
· Complete 5S LEAD training and support housekeeping initiatives using 5S principles: Sort, Set-in-Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain.
Operations
· Perform duties as assigned by Production Foreman / Lead Supervisor / Area Supervisor.
· Production employees will occasionally have to work overtime. As with all positions at the plant, overtime is mandatory and regular and predictable attendance is an essential factor.
· The job procedures and requirements are applicable for the continuous operation of the Mill organization. The operator must remain on the job until the end of the shift and be relieved by the incoming position (applies to the coverage positions).
Job Procedures and Requirements
Support 5H
· Support Winder Operator with taping rolls and putting in core plugs.
· Support reel turn-ups.
· Fork Truck – move cores and empty hoppers.
· Bobcat – clean Paper Machine (PM) Basement.
Filler Driver Coverage
· Learn various types of bales in the Filler Plant: Old Corrugated Containers (OCC: Grocery, Stainless, and Brick), Double Lined Kraft (DLK).
· Squeeze Truck – load Filler Conveyor and break down reject rolls.
· Linde Fork Truck – relocate pallets of rope and chemical totes.
Liner Driver Coverage
· Support Liner Plant routine shutdown / start-ups with lockout tag outs and housekeeping.
· Assist Liner Operator (ex. troubleshoot with Liner Operator).

Work arrangement
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