What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Operator PM10 position at Ahlstrom?
You have a choice of where you want to work! We invite you along on our journey to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World . We aim to attract, retain, and energize passionate people, like you , by investing in your professional development and providing opportunities for personal growth.
Do your values align with ours? Accountability, Growth mindset, One team, Care and a fair and inclusive work environment for everyone, everywhere!
We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our team , safeguarding the environment, and creating a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities where we do business. Are you with us?!?
Purpose : Operate machinery and assist with production line as needed. Responsible for housekeeping and safety in his / her work environment.
Key Accountabilities / Essential Functions :
- Operate and maintain machinery.
- Accurately record electronically or manually the actual usage of raw materials and chemicals used.
- Assist in machine wash-ups, changes and daily machine cleaning after breaks or shutdowns including physical moving, bending and / or lifting during those procedures.
- Assist in locating, transporting and handling of raw materials and / or chemicals, including opening and staging fiber.
- Comply with all Lock-Out, Tag Out and Confined Space procedures.
- Identify and immediately report any unsafe act, condition or potential hazard to Supervisor or responsible personnel.
- Locate, transport by using a powered lift truck and track ordered raw materials and / or chemicals from inventory by lot or ID number for use in pulp and / or chemical formulations.
- Accept direction from multiple sources of authority.
- Prepare chemical formulations in accordance with written instructions.
- Work in sequence using many components with high degree of accuracy.
- Physically transport and handle chemicals and raw materials up to 50 pounds.
- Climb catwalks, work around machinery with hot and slippery surfaces.
- Observe conditions and quarantine if necessary any unacceptable or questionable raw materials and / or chemicals and communicate to supervisor as necessary.
- Comply with safety rules and the worksite safety plan.
- Comply with environmental guidelines, and federal and state-mandated RCRA waste handling and recycling procedures.
Education, Technical Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements :
High school diploma
Basic Math skills
Read and write English
3 months - 1 year work experience in an industrial manufacturing environment preferred.
Physical Demands :
Temporary assignments to alternate workstations may be required to meet production demand.
Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
About Us.
Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our vision is to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2023 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 7,000 people.
Learn more at www.ahlstrom.com
