Job Information
Inteplast Group BSH4- Sr. Lead Converting Operator in Houston, Texas
Description/Job Summary
Converting Operator: Position Grade Lead
Position Objective
Responsible for change-over and operation of lines within his / her assigned island. Must be able to maintain good housekeeping, safety, quality, production quantity, and must be able to work with other employees in assigned team.
Authority / Decision Making
- Report any unsafe conditions; Hazards.
Duties & Responsibilities
Task and Duties
Adhere to plant safety rules and company policy.
Responsible for housekeeping of assigned area.
Responsible for quality in assigned area including proper Q.C. procedures.
Responsible for production an assigned area.
Responsible for production paperwork in assigned area.
Responsible for product change in assigned area.
Responsible for T.P.M. in assigned area.
Responsible for training employees.
Able to troubleshooting all equipment in assigned area.
Work with maintenance on repair of equipment.
Able to fill in during his / her absence of Senior Lead.
Work overtime as needed.
Able to do master roll change unassisted.
Able to do additional work as requested by Supervisor.
Must have regular, reliable attendance, and willing to work outside the regular schedule as required.
Willing to handle job stress and interact with others in the workplace.
Machinery and Electrical Devices Used
Unwinder
Bag machine
Winder
Treater
Hand tools
Electronic & mechanical devices
Forklift hand jack
Tape measure
Utility knife & safety (J) knife
Physical and Visual Activity Required
Physical
Climbing, ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps, and the like, using feet and legs and / or hands arms. Body agility is emphasized. Example: Climb 3 flights of stairs as needed to reach to top of the extruder.
Balancing, maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.
Stooping, bending body downward and forward by bending spine and waist. Example: changing paper in printer, copier machine.
Kneeling, bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knee. Example: roll changes - lifting either 34 lbs. cores or 55 lbs. shafts (frequency per shift: 18 - 26 times).
Crouching, bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Reaching, extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Example: giving signal, reaching for material or handles on item - moving raw material with forklift.
Standing, particularly for sustained periods of time. Example: packing a line(s), QC testing, on line inspections, etc.
Walking, moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.
Pushing, using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
Pulling, using upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Lifting, rising objects from lower to higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position. Degree of lifting: 5-50 lbs.
Fingering, picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm as in handling.
Grasping, applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.
Feeling, perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
Talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word. Via face to face or telephone.
Hearing, perceiving the nature of sounds with no less than a 40 db. loss @ 500Hz, 1000Hz, and 2000Hz with or without correction. Ability to receive verbal communication and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.
Repetitive motions, substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and / or fingers.
Visual
Position requires individual to differentiate colors, depth, and perception.
Must be able to detect visual defects in film.
Must be able to perform visual inspections involving small defects.
Must be able to read measurement devices such as tape measurements, pendulum scale, digital displays, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
High school graduate or GED equivalent is preferred.
Mechanical aptitude
1 year + Plastic blown film experience as an operator or 2/4 year degree related in the field that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of the position is preferred.
Required Qualifications
- Must maintain a good attendance record.