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Job Title: Operator 4 Strapper/Upstacker Operator
Pay: $23.71
Shift: 8am - 8pm
Job Type: Full-Time
Overtime: Available

Position Summary

The Strapper/Upstacker Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of packaging and material handling equipment, including strappers, upstackers, and conveyor systems. This role supports production by ensuring finished goods are properly packaged, inspected, and prepared for shipment while maintaining equipment functionality and workplace safety standards.

Physical Requirements

This position involves periodic, non-repetitive manual handling of materials, including lifting weights exceeding 50 pounds. Tasks may require awkward positioning, including bending, twisting, and turning while handling loads. Moderate physical agility and endurance are necessary. The role also requires the ability to climb stairs and respond quickly in emergency situations with accuracy and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Safety and Compliance

• Perform all job duties in a safe manner, maintaining an accident-free work record.
• Adhere to all plant and departmental safety rules and follow established Job Safety Analysis (JSA) procedures.
• Promptly identify and report unsafe conditions or hazards in the workplace.

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

• Monitor upstacker operations to prevent and resolve jam-ups; reset counters as required.
• Install and replace strapping rolls as needed.
• Adjust strapping equipment based on product size requirements.
• Clear strapper and conveyor jams in a timely manner to minimize downtime.
• Perform routine maintenance, including cleaning equipment with compressed air and maintaining electronic sensors (e.g., photo eyes).
• Set and adjust upstacker control panels for proper stacking sequences.
• Report equipment malfunctions promptly to the Dry End Crew Leader or Supervisor.

Production and Material Handling

• Operate conveyors using manual controls to maintain proper product flow to the bundle strapper.
• Use a forklift (when required and authorized) to assist with long board equipment and material handling operations.
• Conduct pre-operation inspections of forklifts using designated checklists.
• Manually strap loads to bunks or strips as required.
• Assist with product quality control by identifying and removing defective or non-conforming materials.

Operational Support

• Collaborate with inspectors and team members to maintain product quality standards.
• Complete operational and production reports as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment in accordance with housekeeping schedules, including sweeping and general maintenance tasks.
• Provide on-the-job training and guidance to new or less experienced employees when needed.
• Support additional production line duties as assigned.

Additional Expectations

This description outlines the primary responsibilities and essential functions of the role. Employees may be required to perform additional job-related duties as needed to support operational objectives.

Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.