Converter Operator/Batch Operator - Owens Corning : Job Details

Summit, IL, US, 60501

Job Title:Convertor Operator SUMMARY: The Converter Operator - is accountable to the Asphalt Production Leader and OperationsLeader for the continuous improvement of housekeeping, safety of plant personnel, environmental compliance,quality, and cost consistent with overall plant goals. The Converter Operator - will develop and maintain anenvironment where employees work together safely to produce quality products and services that meets ourcustomer's requirements and maximize company earnings. The Converter Operator - Class I will act as coach,facilitator, and leader for the Converter Operator, Advanced Q.C. Technician and Bulk Truck Loader on theirrespective shift. Job: Converter Operator - Class I Probation Shift: 7pm-7am Base Rate: $26.89 Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Take personal ownership to work safely each and everyday and hold other team members to the same highstandards of safety Notify the Operations Leader immediately of any accident, near miss or injury when it occurs no matter howinsignifi cant it may seem Fix unsafe conditions and report them immediately to plant leader Responsible for team safety, production, product quality, and material/labor effi ciency Work closely with operators and maintenance in troubleshooting process problems Provide excellent communications and planning Comply with good housekeeping practices and insure work areas are clean and picked up Follow all environmental compliance polices & programs Attend and participate in meetings and training Achieve maximum throughput and effi ciencies at the lowest possible costs, within prescribed quality levels Complete required daily reports including but not limited to Marsec Level, LEL reporting, Shift status,Converter Operations, Blending Operations, Cutback Production, MSA production, etc. Perform administrative tasks of data entry, BOL processing, production entry, receiving, and generalorganization Maintain good working relationship with carriers while coordinating carriers for delivery of raw materials andpickup of fi nished product Tank Gauging knowledge and ability. Loading and unloading trucks as needed and ensure proper procedures are followed. Maintain a close partnership with the Operations Leader to implement site process improvements, improveproduct quality, and jointly work toward the achievement of site goals All the additional Converter Operator, Advanced Q.C. Technician, and Bulk Truck Loader accountabilities notspecifi cally listed here. SKILLS AND ABILITIES : The employee should hold the following abilities: Supervisory skills and experience Good oral and written communication skills Professional & technical knowledge Working knowledge of production operations Safety & environmental knowledge Attention to detail Problem solving skills to ensure that issues, inconsistencies, and ineffi ciencies are identifi ed and resolved ina timely manner Proven commitment to employee safety and health not only through own actions but by facilitating EH&Sinitiatives within the facility COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES The employee must be able to: Log into and navigate Globalink to access PeopleSoft for paycheck/benefi ts enrollment information Log into and navigate Owens Corning University (OCU) and accomplish required online training routinely Good computer skills including Allen Bradley panel views Experience with and working knowledge of SAP. Requires minimum abilities of being able to log into andnavigate SAP for production order processing and other required duties. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE The employee should have the following: High School Diploma or GED equivalency Operations Knowledge in all the following areas (not all inclusive): Boilers, Incinerator, Preheaters, Hot Oilsystem, Tank Burners, Truck Loading/Unloading, Railcar Unloading, Barge Unloading, Acid System, andComputer Control Operations. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT The employee should possess the ability to: Ability to work for up to 8 hours in extreme hold/cold manufacturing environment Walk/Stand on concrete fl oors continuously for up to 8 hours Routinely ascend and descend stairs and ladders as work area requires Safeguard self with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - steel toed shoes, ear plugs, eye protection, hardhat, gloves (glasses, goggles, and/or facemask) as necessary for task. Exposure to sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable Bending or twisting Ability to move up to 40 lbs without assistance

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