What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator position at Knauf Insulation?
Knauf Insulation North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials.
We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment.
Pay Rate: $26.40/hour
Shift: 12hr rotating
Shift Premium: $1.00/hour
Perfect Attendance Bonus: $0.75/hour
Up to a 5% quarterly bonus!
We know how important your health, wellbeing, and financial strength is to you. To support you, we provide affordable benefits for you and your family members.
"Supporting all aspects of the individual — self, health, wealth and community”
Our benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
- Virtual Medical Services
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% and fully vested day one)
- Paid parental leave
- Company paid life insurance
- Vacation time to enjoy getting away
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Plus, more!
Growth opportunities available!
Apply online or contact us to hear why our employees appreciate being part of the Knauf family!
Summary of Position:
The Cold End Coordinator plays a crucial role in maintaining the smooth operation of cold-end machinery, orchestrating the tasks of packing staff, and providing support to production teams in operating equipment, diagnosing issues, and making fine-tunings to ensure optimal performance.
- Communicate with all packaging area personnel regarding scheduled order changes for the shift.
- Distribute copies of run schedule to operators in the packaging area to ensure order accuracy.
- Track ongoing production to determine when order changes will hit and work closely with the Line Controller to ensure smooth order changes.
- Perform set-up and operation of the roll-up machine when the plant is running rolled product.
- Perform set-up and coordinate operation automatic baggers when the plant is running batt products.
- Act as a roving troubleshooter to ensure efficient operation of cold-end equipment and assist Production Supervisor and team members operating equipment with troubleshooting and adjustments to keep equipment operating at peak efficiency.
- Monitor functions of automated and computerized equipment for proper function
- Communicate with Maintenance and Production Supervisor regarding any equipment that may need preventative maintenance or repair work.
- Review recorded data regarding ongoing Cold End operation to spot potential problems with equipment or materials.
- Ensure housekeeping across all areas of the plant is maintained and that equipment, tools, supplies etc…are properly stored in 6S locations at all times.
- Remain updated on plant and safety matters, participating regularly in department / plant safety meetings and HPT meetings.
- Participate in continuous improvement with regards to matters of product quality, environmental, health & safety.
- Perform environmental, quality and energy responsibilities as assigned.
Education:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience:
Minimum of two (2) years industrial experience in a manufacturing environment required.
It is the policy of Knauf Insulation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.
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