Operations Assistant Jobs in Houston, PA (NOW HIRING)

About Us:

Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world by developing and producing products that are sustainable by design. Sustainability is at the heart of our strategy and intrinsic to the way we do business, which enables us to offer a broad range of innovative solutions for consumer and industrial end-use applications. We are a truly global team, with our 24,000 people working across 100+ production sites in more than 30 countries, united by our common purpose. Join us at Mondi, where we strive to make a positive impact through responsible business practices and continuous innovation in packaging and paper solutions.

Summary:

Assist the Inline Operator, ensuring bags are produced on time and to customer quality specifications, and organize assigned crew for optimal safety quality and productivity.

Your Mission:

• Studies job order and requisitions required paper or plastic stock; Prepares paper for the production run
• Fastens collar; Determines proper position of steel collar and fastens collar with wrench; Reads steel rules, job order and applies knowledge of machine to determine proper positioning of collar; Computes length of roll by measuring diameter
• Un-bands and/or unwraps mill rolls of paper to be used; Removes wooden core plugs and inserts roll shaft through core, fastening into place on shaft with shaft collars
• Install paper in machine; Operators electric hoist to lift, transport and mount rolls of paper on stationary stands; Splices new roll of paper to be used or completed roll of paper using two-way tape; Aides Inline Operator in threading paper into machine
• Removes paper from machine; Operates hoist to remove used roll of paper from machine; Removes collar from right side of spindle, pulls spindle out of roll and places collar and spindle on storage rack; Measures diameter of partially used roll, records data and identifying data on tag and inventory sheet, tapes tag to roll and notifies lift driver for movement to storage
• Visually watches operation; Visually observes flow of paper into machine, notifies Tube-Machine Operator when paper is running loose, pushes button to stop machine; changes and splices new roll when necessary
• Help perform all machine cleaning including steaming
• Learn how to perform the duties under the operator's instructions or direction or alone as job experience permits
• Report any maintenance issues to the Inline Operator on shift for immediate corrective action
• Comply with all safety rules, guidelines, and procedures
• Understands and follows lockout - tagout procedures for assigned equipment
• Must be able to accurately read and interpret plant order information and complete required forms accurately and in a timely manner
• Understands and follows all SQF policies and procedures including, but not limited to, procedures for food safety, housekeeping, personal hygiene, and auditing
• Learn machine capabilities in order to determine if machine can produce specified products on the Article
• Help with bag checks as required to ensure bags are produced to quality specifications and make machine adjustments as needed to correct issues
• Learn how to troubleshoot Inline issues and assist in repairs
• Help monitor the quality of the bags during the production run through bag checks and other methods. Communicates issues to the operator
• Keep work area clean, including sweeping, mopping, picking up and disposing of trash

Your Profile:

• Must have experience operating Inline equipment
• Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred
• Strong attention to detail abilities
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to use hand truck, drum dolly, and electric pallet jack
• Ability to use a computer, and to understand and use computer software
• Mechanical aptitude

Schedule Demands:

• Work schedules are currently:  1st Shift 7am - 3:30pm     2nd Shift  3:00pm - 11:30pm   3rd Shift  11:00pm - 7:30am  

Physical Demands:

• Standing for extended periods
• Awkward and/or repetitive movements
• Climbing ladders and/or stairways
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly for up to 12 hours.
• Over 50 pounds requires two people or assisted lifting device
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices
• Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment
• Work in areas of fluctuating temperature
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (including but not limited to steel toe shoes, earplugs, safety glasses, and hairnet)

Work Environment:

• Works near moving mechanical parts.
• Works on or with high voltage equipment (up to 480 volts AC).
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Moderate heat (up to 100 degrees in the summer months).
• Noise levels of up to 90 decibels

Our Offer:

• Paying $22/HR
• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan, fully vested and company match
• An interesting job within the packaging & paper industry
• Opportunities for professional growth

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