Production Operator

Production Operator

The Production Operator will take a hands-on role in the production and warehousing of Poly-ISO insulation by performing a variety of tasks to maintain the proper flow of materials through the production process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Moving materials using a forklift
• Operate production equipment and packaging equipment
• Follow production schedules, job instructions, quality standards, specifications, and procedures
• Detect and/or correct and report faulty operations or defective materials
• Calculate output: square feet, sheet length, linear feet, units, etc
• Measuring, cutting, and gluing materials
• Ensure safe equipment operation and personal safety compliance
• Maintain good housekeeping and workplace organization (5S/Lean Manufacturing)
• Other production responsibilities as needed and assigned

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:

• Ability to operator a forklift
• Understanding of basic math, reading, and writing skills
• Skills in using power and hand tools such as chop saw, table saw, band saw
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Ability to follow instructions and read production orders
• Ability to effectively communicate
• Ability to read measuring gauges such as a tape measure and calipers

Competencies:

• Teamwork
• Builds trust with others by encouraging open dialogue and collaboration. Seeks diverse perspectives to create stronger solutions.
• Managing Change
• Able to keep on track despite difficulties or barriers that may be encountered. Addresses conflict to find common ground solutions.
• Continuous Improvement
• Retains a mindset of always striving to make things better. Applies continuous improvement tools and processes to every aspect of the role.
• Customer Focus
• Listens to understand the needs of customers (internal and external). Builds trusting relationships and seeks innovative solutions for all customers. Always has the customer's needs top of mind.
• Continuous Learning
• Understands individual strengths and opportunity areas and seeks development opportunities to leverage strengths and lean into opportunity areas. Open to both giving and receiving feedback.
• Drive for Results
• Always has a sense of urgency to solve problems with actions. Seeks to align goals with attainment of organizational strategy. Has a sense of ownership and personal accountability for actions taken.

Education and Experience:

• Forklift experience preferred
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Basic computer experience a plus

Equipment Used:

• Use forklift, saws, pallet jacks, hand tools, bar code equipment and other production equipment

Working Conditions:

• Activities occur inside an insulation manufacturing facility. Job includes but are not limited to exposure to the following:
• Temperatures exposed to both ambient/outside temperatures.
• Nuisance dust, use of chemicals, working with mechanical parts, pinch points
• Noise of industrial machinery
• Fast paced 24/5 operation (will likely transition to 24/7)
• Hours Worked – starting at 8 hour shifts, will likely transition to 12 hour shifts based on demand, pre-shift work, etc.
• Days of Week Worked – typically 5 days per week, depending on demand/covering as needed, will likely transition to 4 x 12 hour days
• Shifts Worked – set shift hired to work, but may need to transition to other shifts if/when 12 hour transition occurs
• Follow and utilize the Carlisle Operating System containing 5S, continuous improvement, waste reduction, standard work, and problem solving.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to grasp, push, pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, reach above shoulders, bend, and twist
• Follow and utilize the Carlisle Operating System containing 5S, continuous improvement, waste reduction, standard work, and problem solving.