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Production Operator E, Tacoma, WA

Arclin Surfaces, USA is seeking talent for a Production Operator E opportunity available in Tacoma, WA. Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, this position is responsible for operating, packaging, and maintaining machinery during the production operation to ensure compliance with Arclin’s goals and objectives.

**** Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour; differential pay for night shift; promotional opportunities based on performance. ****

What You’ll Do:

• Operates sheeter and rewinder machinery to make finished goods
• Packages finished good bundles as they are produced according to customer specifications
• Operates a forklift to load/unload raw materials (drums, totes, bags)
• Collaborates with crew to meet the production and shipping schedule
• Ensures required packaging documents are completed and procedures are followed to be in compliance with all regulations and corporate requirements
• Participates with the Health and Safety Committee to facilitate safety improvements
• Follows all site rules and procedures as they apply to quality, health, safety, and the environment
• Visually monitors processes within their area of accountability and immediately informs the Line Operator of any deviations or abnormalities
• Works in close coordination with the Line Operator to accomplish the tasks needed to safely and efficiently meet production and maintenance schedules across all processes
• Communicates and confers with the Line Operator as well as with Technical, Supervisory, and Support Personnel to resolve process conditions affecting safety, efficiency, and product quality
• Responds to process alarms and interlocks promptly and coordinates timely confirmation and corrective actions to resolve conditions generating the alarms and interlocks
• Performs troubleshooting in the event of process deviations

To be successful, you will need:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Forklift experience a plus but must be able to become certified
• Analytical and mechanical mindset needed to be successful in this role
• Previous chemical/processing experience a plus
• Must be ok with 12-hour shifts (Days/Nights/Weekends)
• Must be ok with following strict Health and Safety Guidelines and wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Ability to stand, walk, and climb; occassionally working in elevated areas
• Will lift an average of 25 lbs frequently
• Basic computer skills required
• Basic math skills required including the use of a calculator
• Ability to operate safely in a manufacturing environment; this may include, but is not limited to, potentially lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for extended periods of time, bending, crouching, stooping, rotating, climbing stairs, or any combination of the aforementioned, etc.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a Production Operator for our Tacoma, WA location. This is an entry-level, full-time position, and reports to the Production Supervisor.  The Operator is responsible for performing tasks and duties pertaining to the manufacturing and processing of saturated paper overlays. This role is required to know and perform all assigned production department functions in compliance with EHS - Environmental, Health, and Safety regulations, and Arclin’s policies and procedures, to contribute positively to an efficient and safely run operation.

Who we are: 

At Arclin, satisfying the changing needs of our customers is at the center of everything we do. To accomplish this goal, we work to improve our customers’ products and processes by providing innovative, value-added bonding and surfacing solutions for the engineered materials markets, and agricultural and natural resources applications that address market demands for greater product yield and reduced environmental impact. In our firm commitment to this mission, we apply the highest standards for performance to these three principles: Trust, Value, and Innovation. Visit our website for more information on our Mission & Values.

 Simply put, our people matter. Throughout our company, we encourage and value creativity and diversity as the way to do business. And for a very good reason — the quality and effectiveness of our products start with the quality people who make them: our experienced professionals who understand our customers’ needs and processes. 

Together, our team of more than 600 employees across 12 locations applies its talents and the latest technologies to developing thousands of advanced applications that drive customer success.

What do we offer:

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. Arclin’s employee benefits program offers competitive financial, medical and personal services. Our comprehensive package includes a broad array of plans, allowing employees to select benefits that best meet their needs and those of their families.

Major Benefits available to full-time employees include:

• Two shifts available:
• 6:45 am - 7:00 pm
• 6:45 pm - 7:00 am
• Three and Four days per week
• Comprehensive Health Insurance: medical, dental, vision
• Company paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Spousal & Dependent coverage available for purchase
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan – 401(k): traditional & Roth
• Company match of .70c per dollar, up to 6%-, and 5-year vesting program available after 90 days of employment
• Employee Incentive Program (EIP) – At Arclin, success is never the result of just a single input, but a culmination of our entire team working hand-in-hand to provide value to our customers. As such, the fruits of our success are shared with every full-time employee via our Employee Incentive Program. Awards are paid mid-February of every year, and are dependent on company EBITDA performance
• Paid Vacation, Company Paid Holidays, and two (2) floating holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs

**Please note: The above statements are designed to outline the functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.** 

Arclin is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Notice to Third Party Recruitment Agencies:

Please note that Arclin and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, Arclin and its subsidiaries shall explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of Arclin.