Repulp Operator I - Night Shift (B1)

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is for night shift (B1 Forming). The Repulp Operator is responsible for dumping the paper onto a conveyor to fill the pulping machine. Throughout the day, they will monitor paper, water, and chemical levels to ensure the consistency of the pulp.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES:

· Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, environmental compliance, and follow all PPE and food regulation standards.

· Place recycled paper on pulper conveyor, as the process demands, cut, and remove binding from the paper as it is placed on the conveyor.

· Drive fork-lift and clamp truck to move bales of fiber.

· Conduct daily cleaning and organization of pulper area.

· Push buttons and turn valves to admit water to specified consistency.

· Operate a compactor to remove trash and dumps trash bales into dumpster.

· Must be comfortable around heavy machinery.

· Monitor pumps, valves, motors, vacuum, air pressure, etc.

· Work with maintenance to fix issues.

· Unload paper trucks and maintain record of paper unloaded.

· Conduct routine operator maintenance.

· Record hourly bail usage.

· Report necessary information to supervisor.

· Comply with plant food and safety standards.

· Effectively perform machine operator duties on any machine, filling in as needed and during breaks.

· May be asked to record KPI (Key Performance Indicators) metrics.

· Other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

· High School Diploma or GED.

· Prior work experience as an Operator, 6 months to 1 year with mechanical experience.

· The incumbent must have basic operating knowledge and understanding of computer systems.

· Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving more concrete variables in standardized situations.

· Written and oral in English is required.

· Must have working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities, product layouts production specifications, product quality specifications and quality standards.

· If needed, you will be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

· Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy, able to calculate figures and amounts. Able to apply concepts of high school math.

· Must be able to stand, walk, talk, and hear. Frequently required to use hands, fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

· Employees must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

· Must have good attendance, be a team player, and be able to work overtime as required.

· Ability to multitask in fast paced warehouse environment.

· Ability to work standing for extended periods.

· Ability to read and comprehend instructions.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIROMENTAL EXPECTATIONS:

Working Environment

· Safety glasses, hearing protection, harness, beard cover and steel-toed shoes are required.

· In addition, task specific PPE may be required.

Other

· Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable.