Production VI - Fiber- Lead Machine Operator (Charlotte) 1st shift at Barnhardt Manufacturing Company in Charlotte, North Carolina

Job Description:

1st shift: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pm. Also working 2 weekends a month. Rate: $23.00 

*Must be clean shaven* *Leadership experience is required*

Summary:   

Monitor and/or delegate workload for a team of employees. Handle and/or feed material, set up, operate, monitor or tends machines to perform related operations in the manufacture of products.  Work to quality standards and specifications in accordance with established practices, processes, regulations, guidelines and standards in a safe and efficient manner.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   

Other duties may be assigned. 

Abide by, enforce and participate in the implementation and ongoing oversight of all company safety standards and regulations.  

Set up and/or Prepare machines, equipment and materials for production runs, and conduct test runs of machines to ensure their proper operation. Monitor proper operation of machinery and delegate workload or work assignments to a group. Verify accuracy of associated production records.   

Operate or tend equipment or machines involved in the blending processing/cutting of natural or synthetic fibers/material in compliance with established specifications. Start, stop, clean, and monitor machines and equipment for proper functioning. Monitor equipment and processes to ensure adherence to standards.  Observe display screens, control panels, equipment, and fiber/material entering or exiting processes to determine if equipment is operating correctly; adjust equipment controls to maintain specified heat, pressure, tension, and/or speed. 

Follow specifications for the processing of material. Examine and feel products to identify defects and/or variations from processing standards. 

Accurately maintain and record production information, communicate with supervisor and/or relevant personnel on the condition of the operation/production and any unusual circumstances or issues. Notify supervisors or maintenance personnel of equipment malfunctions. 

Effectively clean and maintain machinery, equipment, and work areas to ensure proper functioning and safe working conditions. 

Train more junior or new associates in appropriate safety procedures, work instructions and quality standards. 

Actively contribute to continuous process improvement.  Participate in training and continuous learning opportunities; meet training and/or certification requirements of the job, department, product or area as designated/defined in work instructions and quality standards.  

Competency:  

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:  

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures, Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines, Reports potentially unsafe conditions, Uses equipment and materials properly 

Problem Solving  - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, Gathers and analyzes information skillfully, Develops alternative solutions, Works well in group problem solving situations, Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics 

Technical Skills  - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses, Pursues training and development opportunities, Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills, Shares expertise with others.   

Customer Service  - Manages difficult or emotional customer situation, Responds promptly to customer needs, Solicits customer feedback to improve service, Responds to requests for service and assistance, Meets commitments 

Interpersonal – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming, Maintains confidentiality, Listens to others without interrupting, Keeps emotions under control, Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things 

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, Listens and gets clarification, Responds well to questions, Demonstrates group presentation skills, Participates in meetings 

Team Work – Balances team and individual responsibilities, Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views, Gives and welcomes feedback, Contributes to building a positive team spirit, Puts success of team above own interests, Able to build morale and group commitments to objectives, Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed, Recognizes accomplishments of other team members 

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively, Edits work for spelling and grammar, Varies writing style to meet needs, Presents numerical data effectively, Able to read and interpret written information 

Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others, Inspires and motivates others to perform well, Effectively influences actions and opinions of others, Accepts feedback from others, Gives appropriate recognition to others, Displays passion and optimism 

Diversity – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy, shows respect and sensitivity for cultural difference, Educates others on the value of diversity, Promotes a harassment-free environment, Builds a diverse workforce 

Ethics - Treats people with respect, Keeps commitments, Inspires the trust of others, Works with integrity and ethically, Upholds organizational values 

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures, Supports organization's goals and values, Supports affirmative action and respects diversity 

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment, Manages competing demands, Changes approach or method to best fit the situation, Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events 

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time, Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent, Arrives at meetings and appointments on time 

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction, Takes responsibility for own actions, Keeps commitments, Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals, Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan 

Initiative - Volunteers readily, Undertakes self-development activities, Seeks increased responsibilities, Takes independent actions and calculated risks, Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities, Asks for and offers help when needed 

Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions, Exhibits sound and accurate judgment, Supports and explains reasoning for decisions, Includes appropriate people in decision-making process, Makes timely decisions 

Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals, Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles, Measures self against standard of excellence, Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals 

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner, Reacts well under pressure, Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position, Accepts responsibility for own actions, Follows through on commitments 

Quality – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality, Applies feedback to improve performance 

Quantity - Meets productivity standards, Completes work in timely manner, Strives to increase productivity, Works quickly 

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education/Experience:  

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and minimum of one (1) year of experience working directly in the industry; or any combination of education and experience. 

Language Ability:  

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. 

Math Ability:  

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs. 

Reasoning Ability:  

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. 

Computer Skills:  

This position requires proficiency in one or more of the following technologies to be successful: 

Industrial Control software, Enterprise Resource Planning Software, Word Processing software, Spreadsheet Software, and Electronic Mail software.  

Certificates and Licenses:  

May be required to hold certification for the operation of industrial trucks  

Other Qualifications: 

This position may require specific knowledge in one or more of the following areas to be successful: 

• Basic computers and electronics. 


• Raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. 


• Chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods. 


• Relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote safe operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. 

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:  

This job is responsible for managing the efficient flow of a process which may include scheduling of personnel, but has no direct supervisory responsibilities. 

Physical Demands:  

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

While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be engaging in these physical activities: 

The ability to be precise and focused, follow and understand complex machinery, and diagnose problems is essential to this job. The hands and fingers are used extensively to manipulate controls of equipment, machinery, turn valves/dials/knobs, check material, and enter data into a computer and other related tasks.

Normal or corrected vision to enable the associate to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) is necessary in this job.  The associate must be able to read and understand specification/recipe and/or schedules, and read, understand and respond to information displayed on computer consoles.  

This job requires that the person be able to independently lift or exert the amount of force or weight within the frequency specified below:  

It is customary in this job to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently to move objects. 

Work Environment:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud due to the operation of industrial equipment and machinery. 

Night and weekend shifts are common in several locations to maintain operations of 24 hours a day. A rotating schedule of shifts may be implemented, so operators do not consistently work weekends. 

 This job will be performed under the environmental factors given below: 

The primary work location for this job in the manufacturing area and may or may not be climate controlled.  This job is performed while standing most of the time. It entails walking, pulling, pushing, reaching, bending, crouching or kneeling, while maintaining a production rate or pace which can cause stress and strain to the arms and upper body, Associates may be required to go to/work in areas where the operation of industrial machinery creates noise sufficient to be distracting. Work may also require associates to be exposed to machines operating at high speeds, or with exposed and rotating gears/parts. Associates in this job work with certain chemical compounds. Although they do not handle the chemicals directly, the work is performed in an area where there is potential for exposure, spills or leakage. 

The work environment characteristics described above necessitates the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): (list prescribed PPE here). The associate must wear the prescribed personal protective equipment at all times while performing the duties of this job.  The associate is required to wear the appropriate PPE when in designated areas or when using tools, operating machinery and/or handling materials with specific PPE requirements. 

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