Scale Operator 4/10 hour shift days

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ensure customer specifications and quality meets 100% WTB standards and perform the following duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Read and understand scheduling/pick lists for each customer

Must weigh, label, and document all specifications according to customer picklist

Provide each customer pick list for the line team to review

Ensure 100% knowledge of WTB AS-400 data system

Identify all production materials. Packaging materials, core tubes, labels, etc.

Ensure lock-out, tag-out locations and proper procedure

Ensure shift production records for every customer order are completed properly and passed to your supervisor at shift closing

Ensure proper materials are available for incoming shift

Understand production requirements for each customer order, and the importance of maintaining a level of 85-100% efficiency.

Ensure knowledge of quality testing for each customer’s requirements

Learn and understand the importance of first grade prime fiber and the revenue impact it has when converted to Regar.

Must provide team communication and organization skills

Maintain a safe and clean work environment

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibility. Requires leadership abilities. Able to direct employees to breaks and lunches.  Evaluate product quality and communicate with team needed adjustments to meet customer specifications. 

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Successful individuals are able to communicate and work well in teams. Able to take direction, read and understand production requirements, inventory, scanning, label ID, etc., Strong attention to detail required.   

Some characteristics are as follows:

1. Lead by example
2. Good listening and feedback 
3. Good team player
4. Able to identify situation or issue to report for resolution 
5. Able to communicate issue or situation and know where to go for problem resolution
6. Can do attitude
7. Approachable
8. High Integrity (Do the right thing when others are not looking) 
9. Able to work in fast paced environment with calm demeanor
10. Follows company and safety rules, policies, practices and procedures

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Count, add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Attention to details. Able to read and interpret tape measure. Calculate numbers for quality and production reporting.  

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 GED. Strongly prefer 4 years in manufacturing environment operating machine equipment successfully. Understands Feeds, Speeds, LOTO, etc. Leadership abilities to work and direct self-directed teams as needed. Basic computer skills with MS Office. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. 

Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups.   

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. 

 The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

 Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

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

Ability to work in environment with a moderate noise level.

Ability to work in environment with excessive heat and vibration. Exposure to fumes or airborne particles. Exposure to moving mechanical parts. Ability to get along well with co-workers.