Operator, Production

Overview The Mylar Specialty Films site in Hopewell, Virginia is seeking qualified Material Handlers. In this entry-level role into our production area,the successful candidatewill: Monitor and operate equipment and facilities ensuring quality and conformance with standard operating procedures Perform minor maintenance functions within their operating area and within their level of expertise. Maintain safety standards at all times Initiate and follow emergency procedures when necessary. Responsibilities This position will be responsible for, but not limited to: Obtain all materials necessary for the area to operate smoothly (packing supplies, stores items, etc.) Provide overall assistance in slitting, stenter, and recovery areas; feeding cutters with cut-offs, splits, wrap rolls in slitting, pack DHO rolls, doff slit rolls, operate hoists, etc. Transport reclaim and finished goods safely Perform roll changes as well as general help during pack and die changes Ensure proper film types, gauges and treated side when making roll tickets/labels Visually inspect rolls (mill roll, DHO, and slit) for surface defects Contribute to the team effort - attendance, punctuality, dependable, works well with others, and contribute to meeting business metrics -flexible to float to where needed Develop and maintain skill set to upgrade to assistant stenter operator and/or slitting operator Qualifications The following are required: High School diploma or GED equivalent Valid driver's license Willing and able to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) such as steel toes, hardhat, Nomex, protective eyewear, face shields, arc protective clothing, and SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) Willing and able to work a rotating shift schedule Willing and able to work overtime, including holidays, weekends, and on short notice call in as required Willing and able to frequently lift and move objects weighing up to 50lbs Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and learning new computer software systems Successful candidate will need to be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. The site prefers the following skill sets: Associate’s degree in a science related field or Process Technology Vocational Certificate or Technical Trade Certificate Minimum of 6 months experience working in a manufacturing facility Experience in a maintenance related field Experience in the PolyesterFilm production processes Experience with SAP or equivalent Manufacturing Operations software MT1 certification Experience operating powered industrial vehicles (I.E. fork trucks, pallet trucks,tow devices, etc. #J-18808-Ljbffr Celanese