Carlisle Companies
Smithfield, PA
Job Description
Classification:
Nonexempt
Reports to:
Production Supervisor
Department:
Manufacturing
Location:
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Job Title:
Production Operator
Revision Date:
9/1/2022
Job Summary
The Production Operator will take a hands-on role in the production of Poly-ISO insulation by performing a variety of tasks to maintain the proper flow of materials through the production process.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Operate production equipment and packaging equipment
Follow production schedules, job instructions, quality standards, specifications, and procedures
Detect and/or correct and report faulty operations or defective materials
Calculate output: square feet, sheet length, and linear feet
Measuring, cutting, and gluing materials
Ensure safe equipment operation and personal safety compliance
Moving materials using a forklift
Maintain good housekeeping and workplace organization (5S/Lean Manufacturing)
Other production responsibilities as needed and assigned
Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:
Understanding of basic math, reading, and writing skills
Skills in using power and hand tools such as chop saw, table saw, band saw
Strong verbal communication and listening skills
Ability to follow instructions and read production orders
Ability to effectively communicate
Ability to read measuring gauges such as a tape measure and calipers
Ability to operator a forklift
Competencies:
Teamwork
Builds trust with others by encouraging open dialogue and collaboration. Seeks diverse perspectives to create stronger solutions.
Managing Change
Able to keep on track despite difficulties or barriers that may be encountered. Addresses conflict to find common ground solutions.
Continuous Improvement
Retains a mindset of always striving to make things better. Applies continuous improvement tools and processes to every aspect of the role.
Customer Focus
Listens to understand the needs of customers (internal and external). Builds trusting relationships and seeks innovative solutions for all customers. Always has the customer’s needs top of mind.
Continuous Learning
Understands individual strengths and opportunity areas and seeks development opportunities to leverage strengths and lean into opportunity areas. Open to both giving and receiving feedback.
Drive for Results
Always has a sense of urgency to solve problems with actions. Seeks to align goals with attainment of organizational strategy. Has a sense of ownership and personal accountability for actions taken.
Education and Experience:
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Basic computer experience a plus
Forklift experience a plus
Equipment Used:
Use saws, pallet jacks, hand tools, bar code equipment and other production equipment
Working Conditions:
Activities occur inside an insulation manufacturing facility. Job includes but are not limited to exposure to the following:
Temperatures exposed to both ambient/outside temperatures.
Nuisance dust, use of chemicals, working with mechanical parts, pinch points
Noise of industrial machinery
Fast paced 24/7 operation
Hours Worked – typically 12-hour shifts, depending on demand, pre-shift work, etc.
Days of Week Worked – typically 4 days per week, depending on demand/covering as needed
Shifts Worked – set shift hired to work, but may need to cover other shifts as needed
Travel Requirement
Overnight travel up to 10%, this will include travel to other facilities and to trainings
Physical Requirements:
NEVER
OCCASIONALLY
FREQUENTLY
CONTINUOUSLY
(0-30%)
(31-60%)
(61-100%)
LIFTING OR CARRYING
· 1-10 LBS
X
· 11-20 LBS
X
· 21-40 LBS
X
· 41-50 LBS
X
· 51 OR MORE LBS
X
PUSHING OR PULLING:
· 1-40 LBS
X
· 41-50 LBS
X
· 51 OR MORE LBS
X
BENDING OR STOOPING
X
REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL
X
DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES
X
OPERATE MACHINERY OR POWER TOOLS
X
CLIMBING (LADDERS, STAIRS, ETC.)
X
WALKING
X
HEIGHTS (BOOM LIFTS, ROOFS, ETC.)
X
STANDING
X
SITTING
X
WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES
X
REPETATIVE MOTION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: (WRISTS, HANDS AND/OR FINGERS)
X
VISION – Clarification needed
X
HEARING – Clarification needed
X
DEXTERITY – Clarification needed
X
HAND EYE COORDINATION
X
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used:
Safety glasses, uniform, composite toe shoes, safety gloves, hearing protection, any other PPE required for special tasks