What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator - 1st shift position at Comfort Research, LLC.?
Description
Successfully and safely operates Hirsch and Boiler machines to produce a quality first pass and second pass bead. Ensures beads meet quality standards such as size and integrity requirements.
POSITION DETAILS
- Shift Times: 7:00AM - 3:30PM, Monday - Friday.
- Pay Schedule: Weekly
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Demonstrates the Core Values of Comfort Research in daily actions, execution of tasks and interactions with others.
- Safe and Efficient operation of the Boiler and all of its accessory equipment.
- Monitoring of water softener and the chemical make-up of the Boiler water.
- Successful operation of the Hirsch to produce a quality first, second, and third pass bead.
- Monitoring of the bead size and integrity during assigned intervals.
- Maintain recording of Bean Density Log and report Density Quality through testing to Comfort Research Quality Assurance.
- Responsible for reporting, documenting and adjusting the process when Bean Density is outside either the upper and lower control limits.
- Work with Supply Chain to coordinate and plan raw material schedule based on production schedule/forecast.
- Oversee and monitor Preventative Maintenance Schedule for equipment.
- Monitors on-hand and consumption rates of raw materials and works with Inventory Team to cycle count on-hand inventory of raw material and Finished Goods.
- Works with Inventory Team on Receiving Process of raw material and ensures quality inspection is being accomplished and logged in accordance with current Comfort Research quality control process.
- Adheres to strict Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures when required.
- Rotation of bead inventory to assure we run based upon a FIFO concept.
- Shares appropriate information with appropriate support Ambassadors of any mechanical problems and/or shortages that would interfere with production.
- Maintains clean, safe working environment according to 5s and department safety guidelines.
- Assist other Ambassadors as time permits.
- HAVE FUN!
- Other duties as assigned by leadership.
OUR AWESOME BENEFITS
Here at Comfort Research, we believe that the health and well-being of our Ambassadors and their families is critical to their success in the workplace. Comfort Research offers a generous benefits program that includes:
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan that begins accruing upon hire for eligible Ambassadors
- Culture Awards program with opportunities to win cash prizes or extra PTO in addition to company-wide recognition
- Several paid holidays throughout the year
- Employee Assistance Program
- Growing family bonus & extra PTO for new parents
- Referral Bonus program
- 401(k) program with generous company match
- A variety of health insurance plans to choose from with company contributions to premiums
- Dental, vision, and other ancillary insurance coverages available
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability coverage
- Company-paid Life Insurance policy
- Free product allowances & product discounts
WHO WE ARE
Comfort Research is leading the furniture industry in innovative and affordable design and manufacturing. We’ve listened to the growing demand for quality, modern, leading-edge furniture and have responded with a bang! Today, you can find our products at all your favorite retailers, like Walmart, Meijer, Bed, Bath & Beyond, and Amazon (to name a few). But that’s just the beginning. We’re on our way to realizing our dream of becoming the "Best Known Brand in Furniture” and we’re pretty excited about it.
As we’ve grown, we’ve continued to be recognized as a Great Place to Work—and we’ve remained committed to building a positive culture and creating dynamic, fun atmosphere. We believe in hard work and we live by our core values of: Finding A Better Way, Doing the Right Thing, and Expecting the Best from Each Other and Ourselves. At Comfort Research, the pace is fast, the work is anything but boring, and the result is always more Comfort for All.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1-3 years of machine operation experience.
- Ability to attain a Comfort Research Forklift license.
- Basic level computer proficiency•Knowledge or ability to learn Warehouse Management System.
- Attention to detail and ability to focus on Hirsch and movement of beads into tents.
- Comfortable following step by step procedures without deviation.
- Experience with lock out tag out procedures.
- Ability to reinforce culture through support of our Core Values: Find a Better Way, Expect the Best, and Do the Right Thing.
- Support a fun, positive work culture to create a great place to work.
