Assistant Operator
Position Summary
The Assistant Operator (Ingleside) is responsible for operating machine according to product specifications and ensure only first quality material is produced for Customers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Must follow company safety policies and procedures
- Adhere to the Fibertex Nonwovens Quality Policy to ensure our products and services meet customer’s expectations
- Operate production equipment within the specified limits
- Monitor raw materials, product and equipment for defects or deviations
- Perform routine maintenance and inspections of equipment to ensure safe, high quality, productive operation
- Support a constructive team culture
- Maintain production records and monitors product quality against established control charts
- Perform site-safety audits routinely as scheduled
- Keep area clean throughout the shift
- Responsible to fill in for Lead Operator when not on site
- Assist Lead Operator with machine operations and set up
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Work Keys – not required but a plus
- Carding, needle punch and/or textile experience a plus
- Mechanical troubleshooting skills preferred
- Basic Computer skills desired (Keyboarding, Microsoft Office)
- Ability to lift at least 35 pounds
- Basic understanding of SAP or other ERP systems
- Basic understanding of the metric system
- Must be able to work in a rapid work environment
- Forklift experience
- Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts (days/nights)
- Must be able to stand on concrete floors for long periods of time
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.