Conversion - COPB - CONVERTING OPERATOR B

TITLE: Converting Operator B

POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Operator in the Converting Department is primarily responsible for the full operation of the converting lines and reports directly to the Shift Supervisor or Lead Operator. The Operator is required to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position in a timely & efficient manner to maintain product run rate and quality while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires the ability to read a ruler and perform simple arithmetic functions consistently and accurately, including but not limited to converting decimals to fractions
• Requires the ability to know when to ask for assistance when a problem arises that will affect the department performance and product quality
• Requires the ability to solve practical equipment and/or product problems and be self-directed within the framework of the essential duties and responsibilities
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Prior factory experience with a plastic film manufacturer preferred

• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.

• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs equipment set-ups and changeovers as trained
• Understands and executes on all job card instructions
• Aligns web, turning bars, hole punches, sealing hands, handle attachments, etc.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses minor and major problems with converting equipment; Requests the assistance of Maintenance personnel when needed
• Adheres to and complies with work order program for all maintenance-related issues
• Ensures quality assurance on all products being run through the converting equipment
• Adheres to and complies with Company safety policies and procedures
• Adheres to and complies with all Company quality control procedures, including but not limited to documented quality checks every 3 hours, at minimum
• Adheres to and complies with all Company scrap control procedures
• Reports all maintenance issues to the Lead Operator
• Moves, packs, palletizes & weighs bags/skids when required
• Weighs & accounts for scrap; documents appropriately and moves to the specified location
• Keeps work station clean and orderly, free from excess bags and other debris

WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION:

• The work environment described here is representative of those an employee would encounter on a daily basis while performing the job functions.
• This position works a 12/hour shift. The schedule includes day and night work as well as weekends and holidays. It can also include overtime when needed.

Inteplast Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at applicantaccommodation@inteplast.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information, about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, view the EEO - Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement.