What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator position at Magnera?
Overview
The Machine Operator has the qualifications and business acumen to provide support by setting up and monitoring the rewinder machine to ensure efficient production.
Responsibilities
- Make the proper precautions to perform work responsibilities in a safe manner.
- Arrive on time, prepared, and motivated to contribute.
- Perform winder operation support responsibilities independent of supervision.
- Work alongside winder operators to uphold Glatfelter’s quality standards.
- Troubleshoot issues with the wrapper and conveyor and communicate them clearly with the maintenance team.
- Train others in the proper protocols and procedures with respect to the winder assist position.
- Use a forklift safely as needed to perform job duties.
- Use a crane safely as needed to perform job duties.
- Properly set cores and operate the core puller.
- Demonstrate the ability to uphold Glatfelter quality standards by performing metal sweeps, sweeping dust, removing waste, etc.
- Assist during the start-up of the paper machine by ensuring the start-up cart has a roll and is in proper position and help feed paper through the pope.
- Assist with other positions (bico, hammermill, or operations material handler) as needed.
- Assist with monthly Planned Maintenance Optimization (PMO) shutdowns.
- Participate in product changeovers.
- Perform additional tasks directed by Winder Operators, Shift Supervisor, Process Technician, or Management.
- Use OptiVision to perform job functions such as scanning rolls, entering weight, and printing labels.
- Abide by all Glatfelter Mount Holly standards.
- Maintain a close working relationship with the Winder Operators, Shift Supervisor(s), Machine Manager, Human Resource Manager, Process Engineers, and Maintenance Managers.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- 3 years manufacturing experience preferred
- Previous forklift operation preferred
- Ability to read and take units of measurements for weight, volume, distance, etc.
- Competent in computer abilities
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work flexible 12-hour shifts following a 14 day pattern of 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, and then 3 off
- Physical ability to regularly bend over and lift 40 pounds and push/pull up to 1000 pound cylindrical paper rolls
- Physical ability to stand for the majority of the 12-hour shift
