Production Assistant 12 Hour Rotating Shift | Danville, Virginia | Intertape Polymer Group (IPG)

Job Position(s): Production Assistant 12 Hour Rotating Shift

Position Overview The Assistant Operator assists the Operator in running the machines. They ensure that material supply, quality products, & palletization of product are accomplished in a safe & productive manner. Essential Job Functions Follows all Safety Rules. Participates in monthly 100% Safety Participation Program. Works with Material Handler to move product & supplies. This includes lifting 6″ dia. metal cores, pushing core buggies, removing trim scrap material from overhead winders, and handling 30-40 pound rolls of shrink film. Uses mechanical hoist to lift jumbos into position for converting. Prepares jumbo roll for splice. This includes pulling back on material to remove splice and start up waste, using hoist to move material into position, and loading jumbo onto unwind stand. Palletizes boxes of product according to customer specifications. May be required to lift boxes up to 50 lbs. for lengthy periods of time. Prints tickets from a computer. Threads up machine after web break. This includes kneeing, squating, bending, and reaching through the slitter to thread material over/under rollers per web path diagram. Adhere to checklists to make sure there are no flaws in a product Will at times be required to lift & palletize products. Weights could be as high as 60 lbs. Pallets of finished goods are stacked 4 to 6 ft high. Monitors pallet counts, cores, & raw materials for the line. Must have basic computer skills or experience with computerized equipment. Work with the Operator to keep the line running productively. Will fill in for Operator at times when required. Ensures housekeeping is maintained for a clean & safe work environment. Requirements Must have High School Diploma or GED. Must be able to work a 12 hour rotating shift. Must be able to lift for lengthy periods of time. Must be able to move quickly & safely throughout the line. Will work on elevated platforms accessible by stairs &/or ladders. Production environment has concrete floors and is not climate controlled. Must be able to work in the heat & cold. Other Skills/Abilities Has a good mechanical/electrical aptitude Good communication skills Reading for Information Applied Mathematics Teamwork Observation Starting Wages are 18.02 with possible increases within the first six months