Process Technician

Summary

Responsible for all activities associated with safely operating and caring for the

Reports To:

Corrugator Supervisor

Location:

Cedar Hill, TX

• Operate the forklift in a safe manner.
• Complete forklift inspection report at the beginning of each shift and turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Arrive early to ensure Starch kitchen is ready prior to production beginning.
• Make starch as needed per company formula to keep the corrugator running.
• Check viscosities on the corrugator and at the starch station as necessary.
• Accurately record daily starch checklist, viscosities & gel points.
• Troubleshoot issues with starch system and wastewater to eliminate downtime.
• Maintain the wastewater treatment facility.
• Monitor inventory levels of starch and chemicals.
• Read related MSDS and learn proper response for emergency chemical spills or skin contact.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Assist in daily/monthly roll stock inventory management.
• Maintain the drive side of Gator for housekeeping. Day tanks & pits cleaned.
• Assist with Hogger responsibilities.
• Will be required to rotate shifts to assist in training or production.
• Management may assign additional duties.

• High school diploma or GED
• Candidates who are preferred who offer the following:
  • Prior industrial power truck or heavy equipment operating experience.
  • Background in maintenance is preferred.

• Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume, and rate.
• Able to apply concepts of high school math.

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

The individual must have knowledge of the following:

• Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Product layouts and production specifications.
• Quality standards.

• May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License and/or other appropriate certification to work in certain areas or on certain equipment.

• Stand, walk, talk or hear regularly.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl regularly.
• Occasional sitting.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.
• Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.
• Noise level usually loud.

• Operating standards: meet or exceed the operating standards in quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction, and productivity; such standards will be set annually and communicated to the employee.
• Personal growth: each year goals developed and agreed to by the employee and supervisor.
• Employee relations: evaluated regarding behaviors associated with respectful human interaction, communication.
• Creativity: evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.