Load​/Unload Opr - D

Position Summary

Loads, unloads, and moves products for the kiln area operations, contributing to the safe and efficient production of fired ceramic products that meet required specifications and quality standards.

• Obtains and confirms the correct travel tickets and load/unload plan at the beginning of each kiln cycle by matching the cycle to the kiln car number for the car that is on the lift; sorts the tickets by placing two piles on the desk – one for each side of the car.
• Performs manual loading and unloading of products to and from the kiln cars according to established procedures.
• Reads, references, and/or completes various forms and documents such as Loading/Unloading Sheets, Travel Tickets, Product Tochi Information Sheets, etc.
• Operates the hydraulic transfer car for moving the kiln cars in the work area; verifies the correct movement of the transfer car by observing the control panel light indicators.
• Stacks and un-stacks Tochi in baskets.
• Inputs process data into the company’s information systems CAPAC.
• Transfers completed pallets by moving with a pallet jack into the Fired Body Rack Server (Material Control Handler) or to the Fired Body Stock Yard.
• Keeps product clean and undamaged by handling with clean gloves; and handling, stacking, and un-stacking using established techniques and procedures.
• Verifies the placement and the condition of the fire shields on the kiln cars.
• Cleans the Tana plates and the Tochi and verifies that they are free of burrs, rough edges, or other abnormal conditions.
• Reports work related issues to the team leader or to management in a timely manner (e.g. safety, harassment, violence, production issues, etc.).
• Works safely by avoiding forklifts; staying clear of forklift doors; using personnel doors when entering or exiting the buildings; using caution when operating pallet jacks; being careful of tripping hazards and no entry areas; notifies Team Leader of equipment leaks; and takes necessary safety precautions regarding power outages, kiln shutdowns or gas leaks.
• Participates in PM (Preventive Maintenance), MMOL (Machine Maintenance Operator Leader), and G5S (Global 5S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) activities as needed.
• Follows all EMS (Environmental Management System) procedures, including the disposal of waste and used materials.
• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Must successfully complete all required job training.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: 6 month manufacturing/warehousing experience or equivalent.
• Preferred: CRC Bronze or above.
• Preferred:
  Certified Production Technician program completion.
• Required Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Required Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals.
• Required Reasoning Ability:
  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form;
  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

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