ANW Picker Operator 3rd Shift

Description

Airlite Plastics is a premier, privately held, family-owned manufacturer headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Our family style and personal culture is what makes Airlite an amazing place to grow and build a successful career. Airlite's company values of unquestionable integrity and respect and appreciation for each other are at the core of our success! These values set a strong foundation to build on where we can 'wow' our customers with innovative products and sustainable solutions, and continuously improve our processes and efficiencies.


Our product lines include rigid plastic containers and lids for food packaging and cosmetics, dry powder scoops, plastic drink cups, shipping containers, industrial strength insulated concrete forms (ICF) and sustainable permeable paving systems. As pioneers in our industry, focused on sustainable solutions, we strive to provide our customers with top-notch service and quality, which aligns with our award-winning products.


How would you contribute?


This role is a contributing member of our Airlite - Non-Wovens team, located in Hilderbran, NC. As a Picker Operatoryou are a key to continued growth and success of Airlite. The Picker Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining picker equipment used in the nonwovens manufacturing process. This role ensures raw fiber materials are properly opened, blended, and prepared to meet production specifications while maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency standards.

Essential Duties:

• Operate picker machines to open, clean, and blend fibers according to production requirements.
• Load raw materials (fibers/bales) into the picker system safely and efficiently.
• Monitor machine performance and make adjustments to ensure proper fiber processing.
• Perform routine equipment checks, cleaning, and minor maintenance.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions or quality issues to supervision.
• Ensure proper material flow to downstream processes (carding, web forming, etc.).
• Follow production schedules and meet output targets.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records.
• Adhere to all safety policies, including lockout/tagout and PPE requirements.
• Keep work area clean and organized in accordance with 5S standards.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Do you have what it takes? Airlite Plastics is a versatile employer; complacency is not one of our strengths! We work hard each day to ensure that equipment efficiency and customer satisfaction never leave our line of sight. Successful candidates for the role will possess the following:


Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in manufacturing or nonwovens/textile production preferred.
• Ability to operate industrial machinery safely.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and production specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Capability to utilize problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work well with others, build partnerships and support team members.
• Must be self-motivated and positive.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Display highest ethical standards.
• Detail oriented, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Upholds and supports organizational goals and Core Values.
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Takes initiative and asks for help when needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This role does not have personnel supervisory responsibilities; however, this role includes working with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.


Physical Demands and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hand dexterity to operate office equipment including computer keyboards; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the office work environment is typically quiet; when visiting the production floor the noise level may be loud.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our Core Values Drive Us!

Do you conduct yourself with unquestionable integrity?
Do you demonstrate respect and appreciation for those around you?
Are you innovative and strive to challenge the status quo?
Do you strive for continuous improvement and to deliver the "wow" factor?
Do you care about environmentally sustainable solutions?
Do you take meaning and pride in a job well done?

What's in it for you? As a Full-Time employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits:


Health, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Company paid short-term disability
Generous 401k match
Generous Time Off
Annual company activities