Converter Operator

Converter Operator/Batch Operator

Location(s):

Summit, IL, US, 60501

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Function:

Manufacturing

Audience:

Hourly

Work Arrangement:

On Site

Requisition ID:

63288

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Job Title:Convertor Operator

SUMMARY:

The Converter Operator - is accountable to the Asphalt Production Leader and OperationsLeader for the continuous improvement of housekeeping, safety of plant personnel, environmental compliance,quality, and cost consistent with overall plant goals. The Converter Operator - will develop and maintain anenvironment where employees work together safely to produce quality products and services that meets ourcustomer‘s requirements and maximize company earnings. The Converter Operator - Class I will act as coach,facilitator, and leader for the Converter Operator, Advanced Q.C. Technician and Bulk Truck Loader on theirrespective shift.

Job: Converter Operator - Class I Probation

Shift: 7pm-7am

Base Rate: $26.89

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Take personal ownership to work safely each and everyday and hold other team members to the same highstandards of safety

Notify the Operations Leader immediately of any accident, near miss or injury when it occurs no matter howinsignifi cant it may seem

Fix unsafe conditions and report them immediately to plant leader

Responsible for team safety, production, product quality, and material/labor effi ciency

Work closely with operators and maintenance in troubleshooting process problems

Provide excellent communications and planning

Comply with good housekeeping practices and insure work areas are clean and picked up

Follow all environmental compliance polices & programs

Attend and participate in meetings and training

Achieve maximum throughput and effi ciencies at the lowest possible costs, within prescribed quality levels

Complete required daily reports including but not limited to Marsec Level, LEL reporting, Shift status,Converter Operations, Blending Operations, Cutback Production, MSA production, etc.

Perform administrative tasks of data entry, BOL processing, production entry, receiving, and generalorganization

Maintain good working relationship with carriers while coordinating carriers for delivery of raw materials andpickup of fi nished product

Tank Gauging knowledge and ability.

Loading and unloading trucks as needed and ensure proper procedures are followed.

Maintain a close partnership with the Operations Leader to implement site process improvements, improveproduct quality, and jointly work toward the achievement of site goals

All the additional Converter Operator, Advanced Q.C. Technician, and Bulk Truck Loader accountabilities notspecifi cally listed here.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

The employee should hold the following abilities:

Supervisory skills and experience

Good oral and written communication skills

Professional & technical knowledge

Working knowledge of production operations

Safety & environmental knowledge

Attention to detail

Problem solving skills to ensure that issues, inconsistencies, and ineffi ciencies are identifi ed and resolved ina timely manner

Proven commitment to employee safety and health not only through own actions but by facilitating EH&Sinitiatives within the facility

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES

The employee must be able to:

Log into and navigate Globalink to access PeopleSoft for paycheck/benefi ts enrollment information

Log into and navigate Owens Corning University (OCU) and accomplish required online training routinely

Good computer skills including Allen Bradley panel views

Experience with and working knowledge of SAP. Requires minimum abilities of being able to log into andnavigate SAP for production order processing and other required duties.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

High School Diploma or GED equivalency

Operations Knowledge in all the following areas (not all inclusive): Boilers, Incinerator, Preheaters, Hot Oilsystem, Tank Burners, Truck Loading/Unloading, Railcar Unloading, Barge Unloading, Acid System, andComputer Control Operations.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to:

Ability to work for up to 8 hours in extreme hold/cold manufacturing environment

Walk/Stand on concrete fl oors continuously for up to 8 hours

Routinely ascend and descend stairs and ladders as work area requires

Safeguard self with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - steel toed shoes, ear plugs, eye protection, hardhat, gloves (glasses, goggles, and/or facemask) as necessary for task.

Exposure to sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable

Bending or twisting

Ability to move up to 40 lbs without assistance

Nearest Major Market: Chicago

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