Winder Forming Operator

Summary:

The Forming Handler Winder (FHW) is an hourly position, reporting to the Operations Team Leader. The FHW safely operates a continuous forming process on the winder and pack out operations while ensuring product meets department’s quality standards.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Live the Owens Corning Amarillo Safety Stand and meet all quarterly safety requirements.
• Participate in the safety, quality, TPM and good housekeeping programs as established within the plant; including but not limited to Kaizen, Central Safety Committee, etc.
• Perform job tasks in a manner to reduce an adverse impact to the environment and adhere to the environmental regulations and recycling procedures for waste disposal.
• Comply with all plant rules, safety regulations and job hazard analysis (JHA) requirements.
• Perform daily safety and quality audits to ensure all equipment is in working condition and product meets visual quality standards.
• Visually inspect product and equipment.
• Collect QC samples for QLT yardage checks.
• Ensure cleanliness and alignment of strand contact points; including, but not limited to take down blade, collet, guide eye, etc.
• Clean and control assigned equipment or request proper maintenance assistance.
• Operate winder equipment; including, but not limited to, winder index, pull rollers, etc.
• Doff, identify, and position packages on carriers per identification (ID) tag.
• Replace rubber bands on end caps as required.
• Ensure all carriers are properly labeled before releasing.
• Maintain performance level according to targets.
• Operate in-line chop equipment and ensure quality, accurate weights, and other production standards.
• Assemble specified containers with labels and weights, then palletize, fill-in tally, and transport palletized material.
• Use forklift and other related material handling machinery, when required.
• Perform cleanup duties (including, but not limited to, equipment areas, workstations, etc.)
• Provide relief for FHWs and other positions of previous qualification, as required.
• Perform cleanup duties (including, but not limited to, equipment areas, workstations, etc.).
• Perform other related duties consistent with the nature of this position, as directed by the area leader.

Computer and Software Competencies:

• Operate a computer or other keyboard instruments.

Skills and Abilities:

The employee should hold the following abilities:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions.
• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills.
• Must have the ability to multi-task.
• Must have strong internal and external customer service skills.
• Must work well in a team environment.
• Must be self-motivated to work independently and meet targets.
• Must have to ability to do basic mathematical calculations.
• Must be able to secure and maintain job related qualifications and certifications as required by the nature of this position.

Requirements for Consideration:

To be considered for the position, the candidate must demonstrate his/her ability to fulfill the job requirements by successfully completing the following:

1. Must attend job orientation to apply.
2. Pass skills / competency test.
3. Formal interview.