Head Operator Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Description

• Visually inspects equipment and controls at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair.  Inspects machine/equipment for hazards, operating efficiency, malfunctions, wear, and leaks.
• Cleans, maintains, and repairs equipment and work area using hand tools, or if needed, requests that repair and maintenance work be performed by communicating, logging, and entering work orders in JD Edwards.
• Performs LOTO (lock out tag out) of associated equipment.
• Performs Preventative Maintenance (PM’s) as needed (eye wash stations, fire extinguisher inspections, dust bag removal, etc.)
• Assists in threading of the machine during paper break events.
• Make proper shift relief by entering daily elogger information and communicating with supervisors and incoming operators.
• Trains other team members to learn the position and machine responsibilities/duties to increase production, maintain quality, and execute preventive maintenance on machines to prevent downtime and to ensure a sustainable and well-trained workforce. 

• Uses Mobile equipment to perform tasks supporting overall coater operations (roll clamp, forklift, bale clamps, and skid steer) inspection, operation and refueling. 
• Operates and monitors the coater Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP).  
• Removes/dumps the ETP sludge dumpsters and other waste dumpsters as needed. 
• Monitors and refills ETP chemicals and replaces the filter mesh. 
• U-Drain and sump pit operation and monitoring. 
• Pulls and stages rolls from warehouse using roll clamp. Uses the RF scanner to ensure rolls are scanned to proper locations 
• Operates a crane and other hoists to move spools, paper rolls, and mixers. 
• Spool management (slabbing off paper, cleaning, rotation, etc.).  
• Drives a skid steer to remove wastepaper and haul to proper locations based on products being produced.
• Operates the bander chopper and empties the banding dumpster as needed.
• Preparing paper rolls for use, moving paper rolls with roll pushers and roll trolley system and putting rolls into turret unwind system with proper set up for flying splices.
• Removes bales from baler. 
• Rod cleaning.
• Assists with the coating prep by mixing coatings prior to runs and assists with coating clean ups between product runs.  Cleans the empty chemical totes with a Gama Jet Tote washer, sealing properly and moving cleaned totes to designated storage location.
• Assists at the winder when needed. Reworks damaged rolls.
• Restocks consumable supplies in the turret area and other locations including but not limited to tape, paint, splicing tape.

• Performs winder machine set-up based on product specifications.  Ensure proper machine set points and parameters are entered, including set up and operation of edge guide, cutting slitters trim chutes and baler.
• Operates and monitors the Winder control station and HMI to required setpoints. 
• Uses the trim sheets and product specifications for reference; cuts the cores to correct sizes using the electric core saw.  Ensures proper diameter and thickness.   
• Monitors the winding process to ensure that roll quality is maintained by watching for quality issues/defects, ensuring that only prime coated liner is on the finished roll. Ensures that rolls are completed to specification and requirements.  (i.e. labeling, banding, shrink wrapping, end-capping, etc.  
• Ensuring proper roll selection, accurately entering product quality data and finished roll properties (roll length, splices, etc.) 
• Operation of manual roll banders and roll pushers. 
• Monitoring and replacement of slitter blades and bands as needed.    
• Certified and operate crane to move spools and paper rolls.   
• Operates a skid steer with a grapple attachment to move wastepaper and bales to proper locations. 
• Operates the coater machine reel area when needed (spool braking system) 
• Spool management (slabbing off paper, cleaning, rotation, etc) 
• Restocks consumable supplies including but not limited to tape, labels, cores, core plugs, steel banding, printing ink and bands.

• High School Diploma required.
• 1-3 Years of previous manufacturing experience required 
• Mobile Equipment and Overhead Crane certified
• Ability and desire to work rotating 12-hour work shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays 

• Proficient in the use of JDEdwards
• Good problem-solving skills 
• Strong attention to detail 
• Good leadership skills 
• Teamwork 
• Good working knowledge of using a variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks. 
• Good communication skills: the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, sometimes in highly complex, technical situations. 
• Good Leadership skills: the ability to lead others calmly through challenging circumstances and situations.
• Be a safety champion, highly motivated and results oriented team member.

• Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment
• Must be able to work in crowded spaces for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to bend and stoop for 7+ hours per shift
• Must be able to stand for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to walk for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to reach and grasp up to 6+ hours per shift