Pourline Technician 1st shift

Job Description

We are a global manufacturer and distributor of polyurethane comfort products, specializing in memory foams. Our mattresses, pillows and mattress toppers are sold in more than 6,000 stores around the world. As a leading industry expert, Sinomax USA has provided millions of comfort solutions to consumers around the world. We carry an unwavering willingness to deliver products that dramatically enhance comfort and well-being.

Whether you're sitting, standing or sleeping, our premium memory foam products cradle you with optimal body support to relieve your pressure points, ease your muscles and allow you to fully relax in comfort.

Sinomax is currently hiring for a Pour Line Operator (Entry Level).
* This is an entry level position. Sinomax will train the right individual. There is substantial opportunity for growth with this position*

Department:
Pour Line
Reports directly:
Pour Line Manager

Summary
:
Perform various visual inspections, gauge monitoring, film changes and manual duties to ensure proper processing of foam production to meet production quality and quotas. Responsible for machine and pour line area cleanup. Must be willing to work on a team, also work independently. Communicate with Pour Line Manager and Pour Line production workers in a cooperative and positive manner. Must be comfortable working around chemicals and adhere to safety policies that are site specific and within industry standards.

Must have natural attention to detail and be physically fit to work in an area specific environment and pass annual respirator fit testing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Will work to coordinate and implement all directives in a positive and professional manner for Pour Line Production.
• Responsible for safely loading, unloading, and transferring chemicals from totes and drums to holding tanks for production.
• Will monitor valves, gauges and pumps.
• Communicate professionally, effectively, and with courtesy with employees, managers, customers, vendors, and other departments.
• Make sound decisions, anticipate and adapt to changing needs
• Meet company standards and follow company policies including safety.
• Perform duties efficiently and in the best interest and long-term success of the company.
• All materials, equipment procedures, and training associated with this position and department are deemed "Confidential and Proprietary Information. “Misuse or removal from the premises without proper authorization from the Plant Manager may result in termination and liability exposure.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong communication skills are required with a good command of the English language and the ability to read, write, and comprehend information, reports, instructions, and correspondence.
• Mathematical Skill:
  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability:
  Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. This may include decision making, compiling information, and analyzing information along with the ability to problem solve involving some concrete variable in standardized and emergency situations.
• The ability to read, comprehend, and communicate in English is a necessity.

Certifications Required (provided by company):

• Respiratory fit
• Hazard Communications (Right to Know)
• Lockout/Tagout
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Forklift License (Flexible Foam) - Preferred, but not required
• Emergency Action/Contingency Plan

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 position.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel; or grip objects, stretch and/or reach with hands and arms; stoop; crouch or work in cramped or awkward positions; repetitive motions. This person may regularly lift and/or move ten to one hundred pounds. Occasionally may move up to 2000 lbs.

with the assistance of a flat cart or pallet jack. Specific v