Processing Operator I

Job Description

Job Title: Processing Operator I

Location: BM

Department: Processing

Reports To: Processing Supervisor

Job Overview

Processing Operator I is responsible for providing direction and troubleshooting in the processing group and performing hands-on duties necessary to maintain and operate efficient processing. This is in addition to working at the highest level of processing skills to which direction is being given.

Responsibilities

- Understands internal customer needs and meets expectations.

- Knows the daily schedule and performance targets and meets expectations.

- Maintains the highest level of processing skills.

- Identifies personal development needs and seeks training to fill gaps.

- Understands product specifications and how to modify processes to meet specifications. Assures standards are being met.

- Provides guidance to others in the processing work group including troubleshooting problems.

- Operates and/or assists or replaces operators, when necessary, to maintain efficient processes.

- Provides input to supervisor/manager on performance of team members.

- Provides input and recommendations for fostering morale.

- Provides guidance to the individual work schedules of the personnel assigned to the shift to meet the daily objectives of safety production, quality, and housekeeping. Coordinate with the Processing, Packaging and Maintenance Supervisor to ensure clay supply to their operations.

- Responsible for accomplishing equipment inspections as necessary and coordinating work orders and callouts of maintenance personnel to meet acceptable plant performance as defined by Plant Manager.

- Assures areas are clean and free of clutter and that all safety rules, regulations and precautions are being followed.

- Performs all other duties assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

- High school diploma or equivalent.

- 0 years related experience

- Must meet the assessment requirements for this position.

Skills & Abilities

- Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on product specifications, SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures), PWI (Process Work Instructions), AIQ processes, and similar documents.

- Must have good interpersonal skills to provide leadership including good verbal and written communication skills.

- Understands the concept of ownership of the process.

- Must be able to analyze data and direct team members to meet quality and production objectives.

- Must understand all safety requirements to ensure compliance with rules, regulations, and precautions.

- Must possess a willingness to work on rotating shifts and assist operators to maintain an efficient process.

- Must possess basic mechanical skills.

- Must be able to visually monitor electronic equipment, cameras, and control panels, interpret the data and take appropriate actions.

- Must be able to read and comprehend product specifications.

- Must have functional understanding of process controls.

- Must understand all safety requirements and other communications.

- Must be able to enter data into computer databases.

- Must be willing to make decisions within the scope of his responsibilities and be accountable for those decisions.

- Must satisfy the spirit of WE CARE.

- Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift.

- Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently.

- Bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, walking, and climbing stairways and ladders frequently.

- All maintenance position requirements are guided.

- Must be able to function in the required role wearing appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including, but not limited to: Safety glasses, hearing protection, dust mask, protective coveralls, and other as may be required by a hot/cold, dusty, noisy industrial environment.