Production Operator

Overview

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices.

With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

Responsible for the daily operations of a non-woven production lines maintaining a safe environment, ensuring a quality product, and achieving desired key performance measurements. Processes include converting, slitting, and packaging equipment.

• Performs administrative tasks performs inventory control through log usage sheets and computer data, inspects/grades finished product, and conducts housekeeping and safety inspections.
• Monitors the Sontara process through use of computer systems examples include: VXL, Mapex, NDC Scanner, and Milo Scanner. Determines whether to adjust, start or stop equipment or processes according to correct operating limits and cost effectiveness.
• Identify and provide training for new and less experienced operators.
• Performs mechanical tasks that include minor line repairs and replacing dirty/contaminated belt washer jets, and consolidator jets.
• Continually troubleshoot and problem solve the processes and equipment to maintain quality standards. Identify, correct, and/or prevent operational difficulties, conduct patrols and adhere to our standard operating conditions (SOC) sheet; acknowledge and respond to system alarms. Perform visual inspections of equipment and take corrective action when necessary.
• Responsible for startup or shutdown of each phase of the line in a safe and efficient manner. Insures safe and proper lockout of electrical and mechanical equipment following our lockout tag out procedure before allowing maintenance to perform work.
• Monitor systems, processes, and equipment that are within the fiber prep, penthouse, airlay, washer, windup and wrapper areas. Make necessary adjustments per SOC after consulting your process operator.
• Performs duties during emergency situations. Follows procedures and established guidelines to maintain or restart operations safely and efficiently.
• Responsible for safe and efficient operation of light industrial machinery that includes Hysters (fork trucks), automatic guides vehicles (AGV’s) and tuggers during the transportation of materials and finished product.
• Diverts, starts, or shuts down the flower of fiber, steam, or water used in the Sontara process.
• Performs preventative maintenance. Cleans or changes screens, jets, upper plenium filter (UPF’s), brushes and filters (Primary, Secondary, Tesira) to insure production within established quality standards.
• Changes process variables (including core alignment i.e., windup) or settings according to SOC or product specifications.
• Insures proper water treatment and distribution. Operate valves, pumps, screw press, and washer sumps. Mixes and directs the flow of various chemical additives (polymer, clay, and perlites, i.e., hydraulics) to ensure adequate supply of clean water used in the Sontara process.
• Performs other duties as needed upon request of immediate supervisor.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months of related experience and/or training
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports, safety incidents/ near misses and correspondence.
• Communicate needs to maintenance, Manufacturing ATOs, and other personnel that need to know.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide with units of measure, using whole numbers, common functions, and decimals and the ability to use a common tape measure.
• SPFA – Sontara Production Floor Application or similar MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems.
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