Hybrid Day Shift Machine Operator - Bleachery presso US Cotton
US Cotton · Belmont, Stati Uniti d'America · Hybrid
- Junior
- Ufficio in Belmont
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY
The Bleach Line Operator, under immediate direction of the Shift Supervisor, is responsible for the operation of the bleach line and all related supporting equipment
- Open cotton bales and position them into the Blendomat according to a predetermined blend and laydown mapping.
- Starting/stopping the production line and all supporting equipment.
Operating bale presses, wiring/wrapping bales and relocating the waste and finished bales to designated locations. - Weigh and create bale labels for finished bleached bales.
- Closely monitor bleach line support rooms (filtration, boiler, pump house and chemical areas) for irregularities and address as required.
- Perform required testing of fiber and finish/chemical levels.
- Enter shift production details in designated spreadsheet.
- Report any fiber quality issues to Shift Supervisor, QA Tech & Supervisor, and Plant Management.
- Assist Lead Mechanic with required maintenance and cleaning.
- Other duties as assigned
- Keeping the department and equipment clean by blowing out, washing, wiping down and sweeping as required.
- Remove all trash, bags, bale wires, straps from area and recycle where possible.
- Return all working materials (brooms, tools, hoses, etc.) to proper area when not in use.
- Recycle all clean cotton back into the production line where applicable.
- Keep scales and desk area clean and neat
- It is necessary for employees in this position to work in a very safe way to avoid work-related injuries.
- All machine safety guards should be in place and equipment doors should be kept closed and in operating position at all times the machines are running.
- If employees notice any safety concerns, this should immediately be brought to the attention of their supervisor.
- Must use all required PPE for each task associated with job (some PPE that will be required for various tasks: ear plugs, safety glasses, safety shoes, face shields, chemical gloves, cut resistant gloves/sleeves, chemical resistant apron etc.)
- This position will require the ability to understand the usage of various chemicals within the process, the safety hazards associated with each, and the appropriate handling procedures and required PPE.
- Any other duties or tasks as assigned by management.
Prior work experience in manufacturing.
High school graduate or GED equivalent
- Basic English reading and writing skills
- Basic math skills i.e. adding, subtracting, and multiplication
- Good mechanical, process flow and reasoning ability
- Basic Computer skills
- Ability to work without close supervision
Forklift Certified
- Lifting up to 50 pounds
- Walking and standing for up to 12 hours at a time
- Visually inspecting and monitoring the department
- Equipment cleaning/maintenance as required by each process
- Operating a forklift
- Climbing ladders
- Some areas climate controlled, while others will be subject to effects from the operation and climate
- Ear protection required when equipment is in operation
- Eye protection required at all times
- Exposure to dust particles
- See Job Analysis Document
Reports to: Production Supervisor
Directly Supervises: N/A
Indirectly Supervises: N/A
Internal: Supervisor, Lead, Operator, Utility, QA Personnel, Maintenance personnel, Human Resources, and Plant Management
External: None