Liberty Windup Operator - Santa Teresa, NM

Responsibilities

• Ensures required raw materials are available as needed and prepares them for usage.
• Assists in threading the laminator.
• Prepares finished good tags.
• Adjusts motors to required speeds.
• Tucks foam under platform, turns the wind‑up unit on until required yardage is achieved, stops the unit, cuts foam, and removes rolls repetitively.
• Seals finished goods in plastic with hot iron and applies labels when required.
• Keeps the area clean, organized and operational.
• Monitors and ensures correctness of process and product specifications.
• Must be able to read, understand and comply with plant and company policies and procedures, such as S.O.P., S.E.P., ETC., all written in English.
• Can perform basic arithmetic, including decimals and fractions.
• Maintains a clean and organized area throughout the shift in accordance with 5S standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Communicates with supervisor when product is non‑conforming.
• Stops production to correct quality problems.
• Indoor temperature is extremely hot during summer months due to the process itself.
• Environmental aspect and impact awareness.
• Lifts rolls over 6 lb.
• Pulls and pushes rolls using body weight (no lifting).
• Mentors new employees.
• Reports any inconsistency or nonconformance and participates in corrective/preventive actions.

• Education:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Experience:
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment is a plus, but not required.
  • Experience with laminators or similar equipment is an advantage.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Basic mechanical skills to assist in threading the laminator and adjusting motors.
  • Ability to read and understand product specifications and ensure compliance.
  • Proficiency in basic arithmetic, including decimals and fractions.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to lift and move rolls over 6 lbs, using body weight to push and pull rolls as needed.
  • Ability to work in extreme hot conditions, especially during summer months.
  • Capability to stand, move, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
• Attention to Detail:
  • Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in preparing raw materials, finished good tags, and sealing finished goods.
  • Vigilance in monitoring and correcting quality issues during production.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Ability to read, understand, and comply with plant and company policies, procedures, and documentation, all written in English.
  • Effective communication skills to report non‑conforming products and participate in corrective/preventive actions.
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and operational work area, adhering to 5S standards throughout the shift.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Teamwork and Leadership:
  • Willingness to mentor new employees and share knowledge to ensure consistent quality and process adherence.
  • Collaborative attitude to work effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Problem‑Solving:
  • Ability to stop production to correct quality problems and ensure products meet specifications.
  • Awareness of environmental aspects and impacts related to the process, and ability to act accordingly.
• Work Ethic:
  • Dependable, punctual, and committed to maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
  • Willingness to perform other duties as assigned, with a proactive approach to improving processes and outcomes.