Process Slitting Operator

Process Slitting Operator Position Title: Operator- Secondary SlittingShift Schedule: 12 hour rotate/swingLocation: Decatur, AL USAStarting: $20.501 Year: $21.25, top-out at progression year 3Polyplex offers a full line of benefits (BCBS of Alabama for medical, Guardian- Dental; EyeMed- Vision).Additional benefits such as team life, STD, LDT and identity theft covered 100%.401k: company matches 3.5% on an employee's contribution of 6%Paid leave: 80 hours of accrued vacation, 24 hours of accrued emergency leave, 10 paid holidaysExpectations: Personal safety and clear understanding of safety processes and procedures. Monitor and evaluate process variables, sample results and make changes and/or corrections to maintain optimum control, efficiency and safety. Analyze problems or deviations and insure timely corrective actions are taken.Responsibilities:Reading and following work instructions in work group areaProduce film products with assigned machine per the run planData Entry/ Document control/ Record keeping - Ensuring the data entry for entire process like Raw mat, Down time, Jumbo, properties, slit roll, etc. Monitoring data entry during shift. Data entry for all issued material from stores. Ensuring all the logbooks, checklists and required formats being followed in the shift.Monitoring of production plan in order to execute the activities for pending plans. Feeding of raw material based on product recipeExecute raw material handling, charging and monitoring consumptionPreparation of coating solutions as per run plan, monitor the consumption and coating quality along with updating the chemical inventory to Shift SupervisorRemoval of dust from dryer dust bin and disposal at designated place including monitoring of dust weightMaintaining EG level in CO-ex vacuum, melt trap cleaning, disposal of chips collected from metal separatorDraining and collection of chips in case of any emergencyEnd-to-end waste handling within the shift. Recyclable waste charging in cutting mills and irrecoverable waste disposal at designated placeExecuting filter changeover process as per written procedure and allocated time period or as and when requiredHandling the process failures like film break, blade break, and film removal from machine. De-chocking of cutting mills & fluff piping. Lumps removal from dryer and crystallizer. And process mandatory like DLC, vacuum filter change, doctor blade change, roll cleaning. Adjusting the corona gap as and when required and repairing of corona roll punctureReport any machine problems and perform minor machine adjustments & troubleshootingStarting up the line after shutdown and shutting down the line for shut downParticipating in shut down planning and performing activities as per shut down planPerform die and feed block changeover, melt line cleaning, die & feed block cleaning and assembly, screw removal, cleaning and assemblyTo relieve/ support fellow team members as needed for smooth operationMonitoring and measuring the silo levels, temperatures and speed of the machine, feed load, and the extruder. Ensuring the proper documentation is completedFeeding the grinder for any film breaks and or any cutbacksClearing cores with the offline grinderOther duties as assignedInspect jumbo rolls prior to set-up for any defects and correct coding and labelsConduct visual observation while machine is running to prevent any quality defects in the filmComplete quality checks per work instructions & SOP's after a roll is completedParticipate in analysis of quality related issues to identify root cause and work with appropriate resources to develop and implement solutions and improvements to the processMaintain proper housekeeping of the entire line based on 5S principlesShift communication as per protocol & shift changeoversParticipating in daily and monthly safety talk and production meeting with Film Shift SupervisorComply with OT requirement per the shift schedule and the Overtime Management ProcedureImplement, assistance and follow all the requirements under various concepts (5-S, TPM, Integrated management System ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 & ISO 22000) in work groupMaintaining all documents / records per Work Instructions in department areaPerform problem solving techniques like Why-Why, Cause & Effect analysis etc. to identify and eliminate root cause of problemsPreparing and training on OPLS (one Point Lesson)Executing Condition monitoring as per schedule of all indicators like vibration, temperature, sound, current etc. and performing CBM activitiesPhysical Requirements:Able to Bend, twist, stoop, sit, kneel, crawl, push and pullAble to lift 50 lbs.Able the reach in all directionsAble Walk and stand for extended periods of time to cover 12 hour shiftsOther physical requirements as needed for jobTechnical Expertise:Mechanical OrientationQuality and AssurancesProduct KnowledgeIntermediate Computer SkillsCertificate & Training Requirements:Must complete ACT WorkKeys with scoring at least a level 4 in the following areas: Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information and Locating InformationMust complete and maintain forklift & aerial lift certifications as applicable for assignmentSpecific assignment training and annual trainingIdeal Incumbent Profile:Education: High School or GED RequiredIndustry Experience: 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment preferredEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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