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Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

Operate and maintain assigned line to maintain safety, quality and productivity.  Including such activities as prepping for roll production, doffing rolls, packaging rolls, line start-ups, operational maintenance and cleaning.   Provide support to Line Leader.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures, and applicable laws.
• Actively participate in risk assessment activities for their area of responsibility.
• Actively participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis and support implemented corrective actions.
• Participate in safety observation programs as required.
• Create and maintain a team effort attitude and team approach within the department and plant.
• Operate and Maintain Line to established standards. Meet productivity standards
• Understand and fully utilize all ISO procedures, control charts, histograms, CpK, and other SPC tools and measurements; recommend improvements based on statistical data and observation.
• Complete required documentation such as: patrols, housekeeping sheets, doff quality coding, etc.
• Troubleshoot issues with quality or productivity related to the team or the machine
• Make adjustments to machinery as needed. Suggest improvements to processes or procedures
• Coordinate with lab personnel, Team Leader and Engineering for issues and improvements
• Perform 6S and other housekeeping duties required for clean and safe work environment
• Train others as needed
• Additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• 2 years related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Lift truck experience strongly preferred
• Experience using Personal computers with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Windows, and Word.

 Competencies:

Active Learner: Able to identify own development and learning needs. Can quickly apply new learning. Eager and willing to take on new challenges- looks for areas of cross training and skill building. Able to apply new learning effectively.

Flexibility/Adaptability: Reacts favorably to changes and new information. Is able to respond positively to new situations, tasks, people and environment.

Perseverance: Can identify what needs to be done to meet quota, goals or objectives. Can advance or push ahead in the face of adversity or challenges. Can remain positive.

Rigorous: Ensures accuracy and is able to monitor the quality of work and processes while still meeting demands /commitments. Can perform tasks consistently and conscientiously.

Teamwork: Can collaborate, idea share, listen and be a member of a team while being respectful of others. Assumes responsibility for own commitments and actions. Shares knowledge & experience with team members.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Physical demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is repeatedly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel objects or tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear, smell.
• Employee must be able to lift 35 pounds occasionally and up to 35 pounds repeatedly and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Employee must have 20/20 vision corrected in both eyes, to discern various color graphics and color matches.
• Employee must be able to work rotating 12 hour shifts.
• Employee must be qualified to operate powered industrial trucks and pass Forklift License Program.
• Required to frequently ascend and descend up to three flights of stairs over extremely fast moving machinery.
• Required to safely access fast moving machinery which includes rolls with inward nip points.

Work Environment:

• Area may or may not be air conditioned or heated, and may be humid and hot or cold depending on seasonal conditions.
• Exposure to hot and/or abrasive surfaces.
• Required to be in tight spaces on occasion and to heights daily.
• Possible exposure to noise levels over 90 decibels for 12 hours at certain locations.
• Moving machinery or moving objects on production floor.
• Floor surfaces slippery at times.
• Exposure to chemicals which may cause eye or skin irritation and/or burns, and irritation to respiratory system.
• Exposure to static electricity on occasion.
• Exposure to and use of sharp implements at times.
• Exposure to outside elements on occasion.

Mental Abilities

• Ability to make decisions regarding work priorities.
• Ability to read charts and document numbers and events on paper and in computer.
• Ability to read electrical indicators and laboratory equipment indicators.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to interact with digital and basic computerized record & control systems.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.