Production Operator

Overview

Production Operator, Dillon, South Carolina

At Arclin, you will have steady income and go home feeling fulfilled every day. Arclin provides 2 weeks of paid vacation from day 1 along with two floating holidays. Grow your career and expand your future in a stable and growing company with no fear of layoffs. The position’s pay range is $17.00-$27.50 per hour depending on prior experience and skills.

• Work under direct supervision and direction of Leadhand to accomplish assigned tasks on a day-to-day basis.
• Interact with equipment and control panels during the manufacturing process according to established procedures.
• Monitor machine settings to keep machines running to reduce downtime and scrap.
• Operate process equipment such as rollers, pumps, mixers, dryers, control panels, and related systems.
• Troubleshoot production problems and issues during process changes.
• Perform In-Process Checks to verify production and quality using instrumentation and lab equipment.
• Monitor processes within area of accountability and inform the Leadhand of any changes.
• Load and unload raw materials and finished products following established procedures. Materials include paper rolls, finished film rolls, tanker trailers, box trucks, and bulk trucks.
• Operate a roll clamp or forklift to load and unload raw materials (rolls, pallets, totes, bags).
• Collaborate with management and Leadhand to meet production, maintenance, and shipping schedules.
• Participate in the Joint Health and Safety Committee to facilitate safety improvements.
• Actively report safety-related issues from the production floor to the Leadhand and HSE department.
• Follow all site rules and procedures related to quality, health, safety, and environment.
• Work with Leadhand and Technical Support to resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency, and product quality.
• Respond to alarms and interlocks promptly and coordinate timely confirmation and corrective actions.
• Maintain clean work areas and equipment, free of debris at all times.
• Housekeeping of equipment and surrounding areas to prevent process or safety hazards.
• Drive a clamp truck and/or forklift.

• Participate in the Joint Health and Safety Committee to facilitate safety improvements.
• Collaborate with management to meet production and shipping schedules.
• Help meet and exceed production, waste, and quality goals.
• Become Forklift & Clamp Truck Certified.

• High School Diploma OR GED OR 4+ years of industrial manufacturing experience.
• Basic math skills including use of a calculator and a tape measure.
• Forklift experience is a plus but you must be able to become certified.
• Analytical and mechanical mindset required for success in this role.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts (Days/Nights/Evenings).
• Ability to follow strict Health and Safety Guidelines and wear required PPE.
• Ability to operate safely in a manufacturing environment; may include lifting up to 50 lbs., standing for extended periods, bending, crouching, stooping, rotating, and climbing stairs.
• Willingness to work around chemicals and industrial environments during continuous operations.
• Basic computer skills.

We are currently seeking talent for an open Production Operator position in our Dillon, South Carolina facility. Reporting to the Production Leadhand, this full-time role is responsible for performing tasks related to manufacturing and processing industrial overlays. The role requires knowledge of all assigned production department functions in compliance with HSE regulations and Arclin policies and procedures to contribute to an efficient and safe operation.

At Arclin, satisfying customer needs is central. We provide innovative, value-added bonding and surfacing solutions for engineered materials markets, and agricultural and natural resources applications. We apply the highest standards for performance based on Trust, Value, and Innovation. Visit our website for our Mission & Values. We value creativity and diversity as the way to do business, and our team of more than 600 employees across 12 locations applies its talents to develop thousands of advanced applications that…