Production Worker

Description

American Phoenix Pre-weighed Chemical Packaging division operates from five strategic locations: Topeka Kansas, Lawton Oklahoma, Anniston Alabama, Fayetteville North Carolina and Danville Virginia. Initiated in 2004, American Phoenix designed, built and maintains it proprietary chemical weighing and packaging equipment. Pre-weigh services are utilized by large manufacturing companies requiring precisely weighed chemicals for use in rubber mixing. We provide both product reliability and economic value to a critical component of rubber mixing, that makes your process more efficient.

SUMMARY: Performs production and material handling operations by performing the below duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Sets-up and operates production and material handling equipment.

• Loads materials with production and material handling equipment.

• Identifies and marks materials and product to maintain required identification, classification, and traceability.

• Completes required documentation of production and material handling processes.

• Checks weighments.

• Operates bag sealer to seal bags.

• Performs proper bag sealing (lift bags to sealer platform, place open end in sealer, press air out of bags)

• Checks bags for proper seal and product code.

• Lifts bags from sealer platform and places bags in shipping bin.

• Assist Lead Operator as needed during the setup of each production run

• Ensures materials are placed on the platform in the correct position for each hopper/feeder

• Keeps hoppers filled and empty them during changeovers

• Aware of production line needs to ensure it does not run out of material

• Communicates with the Lead Operator of the material needs of the production line

• Print product identification on the Material Handling Prep Sheet during setup of each production run

• Performs a physical setup check using the Chemical Setup Sheet

• Labels bags.

• Weighs chemicals to proper specification.

• Correct problems on the line caused by chemical over/under weighments

• Notify Lead Operator or Supervisor when errors on production line happen repeatedly

• Report to the lead operator any nonconforming material or excessive waste

• Must comply with quality procedures.

• Performs production floor housekeeping duties.

• Complies with company policies.

• Performs various other tasks as assigned by the Lead Operator, Assistant Supervisor and/or Supervisor.

• Employees must report to work and work the designated work schedule - failure to do so creates the inability of our company to meet customer’s orders. Excellent attendance is part of your essential job responsibility.

Our Benefits Include:

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(K) with Company Match

Company paid Short-term and Long-term Disability

Company paid Life Insurance

9 Paid Holidays

Immediate PTO Accrual

2 Unpaid Personal Days per year

This job describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to change over time and to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to airborne particles. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and elevated noise levels. The employee is expected to follow all safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This position requires 100% check on the accuracy of the chemical additives used in the pre-weigh production process. Operators must interact with other production personnel, supervisors and maintenance. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend numbers, decimal points, simple instructions, short correspondence, memos and perform simple computations.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Accuracy in following intricate instructions within time limits is critical.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.

The employee must frequently lift / move up to 30 pounds, regularly lift / move up to regularly lift / move up to 56 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.