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At Ecore, we transform reclaimed rubber into innovative performance surfaces that protect people and the planet. Our products power everything from playgrounds and gyms to hospitals, courts, and even rockets-helping people in motion be their strongest, healthiest selves. As a high-growth, sustainability-driven company, we're leading the way in circular innovation by keeping rubber out of landfills and turning waste into wellness, safety, and performance. We're excited to find individuals who are eager to be part of a team that's driving global impact through innovation, sustainability, and purpose.
Location: 76 Acco Drive, York, PA 17402
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for the coordination of Rerolling activities. Responsibilities will include: Prioritizing jobs to meet on-time shipments, maximize resource efficiency, assist with quality checks, ERP transactions, coordinating breaks to eliminate downtime, ensuring daily work instruction adherence, and providing general direction to Reroller Operators and Assistants. Oversees and ensures timely and complete execution of on-the-job-training for Reroller Operators and Assistants. This position requires routine attendance to departmental, production, safety and Company meetings.
Duties and Responsibilities:
"E"ssential
"S"econdary
% of Time
Description
E
50%

• Coordinate work across all rerolling resources to meet 99% on time shipment target
• Combine released order to improve operational efficiency.
• Pre-stage material for rerollers
• Ensure operators are trained in and perform the required safety and quality checks
• Ensure the timely completion of OJT checklists for Operators and Assistants
• Verify that area is restocked at end of shift
• Correct data entry error as needed

E
20%
Operate machine with minimal supervision to reroll material:

• Conduct a visual inspection and perform general preventive maintenance of the assigned machine
• Set machine to run required thickness to ordered length
• Power on machine
• Feed peeled material through machine
• Fulfill order according to production order roll length
• Plastic wrap finished roll as required
• Place scrap material in regrind bin or dumpster
• Print Production log ID labels
• ID and stage finished roll for put-away using appropriate equipment and label as required
• Core preparation responsibilities (apply tape, apply foam wedges, etc.)

E
15%
Adhere to and follow all quality guidelines. Insure that all operators continually check product for quality throughout the manufacturing process and that the measurement and chart comparison documentation is filled out properly.
E
5%
Operate hoist and fork truck to lift/transport materials and finished products while adhering to all power industrial equipment rules and safety requirements
E
5%
Utilize computer at workstation to login, enter/review production data and work orders as required
S
5%
Cross-train into other job functions providing assistance as necessary or during downtime within the department. Train other Re-roller operators as needed on proper operation, safety practices, and quality procedures
100%
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School Diploma/GED required
• 4 years of machine operator/manufacturing experience required; 1 year rerolling experience required
• English fluency (read, write, speak); strong communication skills required (written/verbal)
• Proven ability to multitask in a stressful environment (dirty, confined spaces, strict timelines, etc.), attention to detail, and adapt to changing demands
• Read and understand units of measure
• Ability to perform basic math functions
• Must be safety conscious and carry out work responsibilities in a safe manner
• Must be able to work overtime to meet operational requirements
• Able to safely perform related physical requirements/demands of the role
• 12-months forklift and hoist experience required
• Demonstrated computer literacy (inventory data entry, read work orders, etc.); ERP experience preferred

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics below are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

• Manufacturing Environment: This position may operate in a manufacturing setting with conditions of high-pressure air/steam/gas, hazardous gas/chemical fumes, extreme heat and temperature variations, loud noise, exposure to dangerous machinery, dirty work environment and/or exposure to dust (pigment). The position is required to wear PPE including, but not limited to safety glasses, steel toe/composite boots and earplugs.

Physical and Mental Demands:
The demands described are representative but not all inclusive of those demands that must be met by an employee (with or without a reasonable accommodation) to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending, reaching, climbing, stooping, lifting, pounding, pushing and/or pulling. Move throughout the work location to comply with safety requirements.
• Exert up to 130 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move object.
• Manual dexterity to move material and operate equipment.
• Communicate effectively (write, speak) with supervisors and others on performance and safety concerns.
• Adequate hearing ability to receive work instruction and to respond to changes in work environment.
• Attention to detail to complete work assignments.
• Time management to comply with scheduled work time and maintain productivity requirements.
• Ability to understand and abide by safety policies and maintain a safe work environment. Ability to move throughout the work location to comply with safety requirements.

The above are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the job described. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.
What we offer you:

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance coverage
• 401k with a company match
• PTO Hours are accrued from Day 1
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for development and internal promotions
• Two minute walk to eco-friendly public transportation from rabbittransit

Sometimes the best jobs get missed because people think they don't have what it takes. At Ecore, we know hard work, reliability, and a good attitude matter most. No matter your background, experience, or where you've come from, if this job sounds like something you'd be proud to do, we're excited to meet you.
Ecore International is an equal opportunity employer. (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS: Ecore International and its subsidiaries participate in the E-Verify program. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If, after an applicant has been extended and accepted an offer of employment, the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including withdrawal of the offer of employment or terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, this employer may use E-Verify's photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' (USCIS) photograph.