What are the responsibilities and job description for the Card Operator - 12hrs Shift position at Southern Felt Company, Inc?
Job Requirements
Why work for us?
Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.
With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.
Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the Carding productivity and quality of all needle punched products manufactured on his/her equipment.
- Product Operation Set-Ups must be performed as instructed through Operation Set-Up Sheets, Plant Work Orders, and Quality Plans.
- Responsible for the documentation of all production and quality data as instructed, such as Card Batt Logs, Operator Carding Audits, Time Sheets, Batt Tickets, and Waste Reports. Organize and clean work area daily to ensure work area is efficient and safe.
- Clean equipment as instructed by Supervisor. This includes product change overs, daily cleaning schedules, and any projects assigned by Supervision.
- Train new employees.
- Assist Maintenance Staff in the repair and trouble-shooting of equipment.
- Pull and repair Needle Boards as scheduled and document as instructed.
- Observe all Safety Rules and regulations and advise Supervision of any safety issues that need attention.
- Perform all other duties as directed by Supervision.
Other:
- Must adhere to all company and location policies and safety rules
- Must be able to work extended hours when required
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience
- Forklift experience is a plus
- Minimum of 5 years manufacturing desired, but not required.
- Attention to detail.
- Good math and reading skills.
- Ability to follow directions and specifications.
- Ability to lift 50-lbs regularly.
- Ability to push or pull and “A” Frame.
- Must be available to work 12-hour shift and OT as needed.
Competencies:
- Customer Focus
- Drive for Results
- Creative Problem Solving
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Communication
- Accountability
If you are interested in being part of a world class manufacturing team here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.
At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.
