Manufacturing ​/ Production Operator, Manufacturing Production

Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

• Ensure that all required administrative forms associated with the extrusion process are maintained in an accurate and timely manner.
• Keep all vacuum, stuffer, and atmospheric vents clean and free of material.
• Keep all extruder cooling tanks with adequate level of distilled water and proper additives.
• Ensure that your assigned lines are running at the proper rates, temperatures, and percentages as established by engineering or management.
• Ensure that all boards are the proper color and length according to the schedule for the day.
• Notify the Process Leader, or Supervisor concerning issues that affect the performance or quality of your line.
• Monitor the output of your line hourly to verify the quality of your product.
• Always maintain safe working habits around the equipment and when moving product or materials in the area.
• Demonstrate good teamwork by assisting your co-workers as needed, or as directed by your Process Leader or Supervisor.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as scheduled.

Education/

Experience:

High School Diploma or GED

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

User knowledge of the Panel Mate computer control system.

• Basic math, reading, and writing skills
• Ability to recognize and solution recurring problems.
• Previous machinery operator experience in a continuous production environment.
• Ability to read, interpret and complete production schedules and reporting forms.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts.

Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.