Polyester Operator

Job Highlights

• Successful candidate will help to achieve maximum productivity, meeting customer needs, in compliance with safety ,health and environmental requirements.  
• Must be able to read and follow standard operating procedure as well as follow regulatory requirements including OSHA, NJDEP, etc related to the position.
• Must be knowledgeable in all phases of the operations with key foucs on Safety, Productivity, Quality and Continous improvement
• Promotes a spirit of cooperation between the Union and Management and  demonstrates a commitment to achieve the assigned goals.  

Requirements

Minimum – High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Implement safe work practices including use of personal protective equipment, housekeeping,permit procedures, etc.
• Adhere to Safety / Reports unsafe act or condition promptly,
• Processes documents, conducts inspections, and maintains records.
•  Works with a minimum of supervision.
• Attend departmental training and meetings as required.
• Troubleshoots equipment and /or process problems and implements corrective action.
• Initiates work notifications, Incident reports as required, and follows up on same to completion.
• Update production records on Database, OEE and exposure to Windows Office Tools and SAP is preferrable

Additional Responsibilities

• Helps coordinate the activities of the shift within the department.
• Ensures that instructions/information from the department head and previous shift are accurately and effectively  communicated to the team.
• Assists in troubleshooting, problem solving, decision making and attainment of Site, Department and team goals/objectives.
• Physical activities include:
  • Stair & ladder climbing
  • Wearing respirators, safety equipment, etc.
  • Working from platforms and in confined spaces
  • Manipulating containers including bags, drums, boxes, sacks, etc., of various weights
  • Operating equipment associated with the position

Note

The above position description covers key functions and does not exclude other work as may be assigned.  The  position description may be changed, modified, or eliminated in order to achieve the mission of the High Performance Work System.