Assistant Operator - 3rd Shift in Elgin, Illinois at CMI Crane Materials International Inc
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Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Assistant Operator - 3rd Shift
Location: Elgin, IL
Department: Decking
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Reports to: Production Manager
Summary/Objective
The Assistant Operator supports the safe and efficient operation of the decking extrusion line by inspecting, handling, labeling, packaging, and documenting finished product. This position works closely with the Decking Lead and Operator to maintain continuous production, identify and communicate process or quality concerns, complete changeovers and routine line tasks, and achieve established safety, quality, housekeeping, yield, and productivity standards. The Decking Assistant Operator collaborates with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, Materials, Scheduling, and Shipping personnel to meet customer and company requirements.
Essential Functions
- Follow all company safety rules, standard operating procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and personal protective equipment requirements; immediately report hazards, near misses, injuries, spills, and unsafe conditions.
- Support safe start-up, operation, shutdown, and changeover of decking extrusion and downstream equipment under the direction of the Decking Lead or Operator.
- Continuously monitor the extrusion line and downstream equipment for product flow, jams, abnormal sounds, unsafe conditions, and other operating concerns; promptly communicate issues to the Operator or Decking Lead.
- Inspect finished decking for color, surface appearance, length, and straightness prior to bundling, using tape measures, calipers, and approved inspection methods.
- Complete and document assigned finished-product quality checks at the specified frequency. Segregate, identify, and report nonconforming or suspect material to prevent unintended use or shipment.
- Handle finished boards carefully to prevent scratches, dents, distortion, contamination, or other damage during movement, stacking, bundling, and packaging.
- Build finished goods bundles to the correct count and configuration; install spacers, protective materials, labels, bands, and wrapping in accordance with product and customer specifications.
- Accurately complete production reports, quality records, labels, scrap and regrind records, and other required paperwork or electronic entries before the end of the shift.
- Maintain an organized supply of packaging materials, labels, spacers, and other line consumables; notify the appropriate person when inventory approaches established minimum levels.
- Move, stage, and store raw materials, work-in-process, finished goods, scrap, and regrind in designated locations.
- Assist with die, sizer, tooling, color, and product changeovers, including line cleaning, material removal, setup preparation, and verification of tools and components.
- Perform routine operator-level cleaning, inspection, and basic preventive-maintenance tasks. Identify and report equipment concerns to the Operator or Lead.
- Support basic troubleshooting by communicating observed defects, process changes, material concerns, and equipment symptoms.
- Monitor scrap and packaging usage; support corrective actions and continuous-improvement activities intended to improve safety, quality, output, and cost.
- Maintain assigned workstations, packaging areas, and staging locations to established 5S and housekeeping standards throughout the shift, including proper disposal and segregation of waste and recyclable materials.
- Communicate packaging status, quality concerns, material needs, and incomplete tasks to the Operator or Decking Lead during shift handoffs and throughout the shift.
- Work cooperatively with team members and provide coverage or assistance at other workstations as directed.
- Participate in required training, safety meetings, quality reviews, and improvement activities; demonstrate and maintain proficiency in assigned tasks.
- Follow production schedules, work instructions, product specifications, and supervisor direction while maintaining consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Perform other related duties as assigned based on business and production needs.
Job Competencies
- Safety awareness and sound judgment
- Quality orientation and attention to detail
- Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting
- Communication and teamwork
- Dependability and accountability
- Basic math, measurement, computer, and documentation skills
- Time management and ability to manage changing priorities
- Continuous-improvement mindset
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods; use hands to handle, grasp, and operate tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and communicate effectively. The employee frequently bends, stoops, kneels, crouches, pushes, pulls, and performs repetitive motions. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Heavier or awkward items must be moved using team-lifting practices or approved material-handling equipment. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
This position works primarily in a manufacturing and warehouse environment, with occasional outdoor exposure. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical equipment, hot surfaces and materials, airborne particles, industrial cleaning products, and seasonal temperature variations. Noise levels are typically moderate to high. Required personal protective equipment must be worn as designated.
Travel
No travel is required for this position.
Qualifications Required
- High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Previous manufacturing, extrusion, machine-assistant, material-handling, or packaging experience preferred
- Ability to read and follow work instructions, product specifications, production schedules, and safety procedures
- Basic math and measurement skills, including use of a tape measure and calipers; ability to learn other inspection tools
- Basic computer and data-entry skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in the language used for training and safety instructions
- Ability to work assigned shifts, overtime, weekends, and schedule changes as business needs require
- Forklift or powered industrial truck experience preferred; company certification required before operation
- Subject to applicable pre-employment screening requirements
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