Dowtherm Operator

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.

Operate and maintain assigned line to maintain safety, quality and productivity.  Including such activities as control of Dowtherm operating systems, Material handling of Hazardous substances, communicate with supervision and line leaders during machine transitions and off standard conditions

1. Completes responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures, and applicable laws.
2. Actively participate in risk assessment activities for their area of responsibility.
3. Actively participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis and support implemented corrective actions.
4. Participate in safety observation programs as required.
5. Create and maintain a team effort attitude and team approach within the department and plant,
6. Operate and Maintain a boiler / vaporizer system to established standards
7. Meet productivity standards
8. Understand and fully utilize all ISO procedures, control charts, histograms, CpK, and other SPC tools and measurements; recommend improvements based on statistical data and observation.
9. Complete required documentation such as: patrols, housekeeping sheets, regulatory requirements, etc.
10. Troubleshoot issues for maintenance needs or productivity related concerns
11. Make adjustments to machinery as needed.
12. Suggest improvements to processes or procedures
13. Coordinate with Management, Supervision, Team Leaders and Engineering for issues and improvements 
14. Perform 6S and other housekeeping duties required for clean and safe work environment
15. Train others as needed
16. Additional duties as assigned

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Physical demands:
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is repeatedly required to stand; walk; use hands tohandle, or feel objects or tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear, smell.
• Employee must be able to lift 35 pounds.
• Employee must have 20/20 vision corrected in both eyes, to discern various color graphics and color matches.
• Employee must be able to work rotating 12 hour shifts.
• Employee must be qualified to operate powered industrial trucks and pass Forklift License
• Required to frequently ascend and descend up to three flights of stairs over extremely fast moving machinery.
• Required to safely manipulate valving to redirect or stop liquids or vapors in a piping / holding tank system
• Work Environment:
• Area may or may not be air conditioned or heated, and may be humid and hot or cold depending on seasonal conditions.
• Exposure to hot and/or abrasive surfaces.
• Required to be in tight spaces on occasion and to heights daily.
• Possible exposure to noise levels over 90 decibels for 12 hours at certain locations.
• Moving machinery or moving objects on production floor.
• Floor surfaces slippery at times.
• Exposure to chemicals which may cause eye or skin irritation and/or burns, and irritation to respiratory system.
• Exposure to static electricity on occasion.
• Exposure to and use of sharp implements at times.
• Exposure to outside elements on occasion.
• Mental Abilities
• Ability to troubleshoot/trace piping and valve diagrams or systems.
• Ability to make decisions regarding work priorities.
• Ability to read charts and document numbers and events on paper and in computer.

• Education - 
  • • High School Diploma or equivalent required
    • 2 years manufacturing experience preferred.  Lift Truck experience preferred
• Communication –
• Presents ideas/facts clearly and concisely in oral or written format.
• Listens well and asks the right questions.
• Ability to tactfully yet assertively state position and possess the persuasiveness to obtain leader agreement.
• Must possess and display integrity.
• Written communication clear and concise.
• Creativity –
• Can adapt/transfer new methods or ideas to situations to maximize results.
• Integrity –
• Takes responsibility for mistakes, respects confidentiality, completes commitments on time
• Team & Winning Spirit –
• Ability to work effectively with others to achieve goals.
• Understands goals of the group. Has desire to excel but competitive nature does not detract from effectively working within a team environment; acts to promote a friendly climate, good morale and cooperation.
• Time Management –
• Makes effective use of time.
• Has sense of timing and orderly process.
• Get things done within expected time frame.
• Administration –
• Can deliver timely, complete and accurate reports/data.
• Able to efficiently manage day-to-day responsibilities.
•  Building Relationships –
• Builds trust.
• Can interact at all levels of management
•  Computer Capability –
• Effectively able to perform basic data entry without errors.
• Residency Required: Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Language: English required.