PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: The Line Operator is responsible for ensuring that production and performance are aligned with TWE Nonwovens US goals and values. This position will also be responsible for ensuring safety rules and guidelines are being followed, reviewing and supporting the production schedule, setting up the production line according to specifications, checking product quality, and working with other departments to ensure all safety and production goals are being met.

POSITION FUNCTIONS:

• Receive  and provide oral and/or written instructions in performing assigned  duties.
• Assure  all safety guidelines and procedures are being followed.
• Implement  and utilize correct LOTO (Lock-Out Tag-Out) procedures.
• Develop   and train crew employees on each procedure and practice.
• Review  and support the production schedule.
• Work  with the supervisor to maintain responsibility for uptime, maintenance,  product quality, and safety.
• Report  daily metrics of the line performance and cost to the production  supervisor and technical team leads.
• Set up  the line and implement Process Specifications.
• Maintain  and follow all ISO procedures.
• Review product specifications for each shift and ensure correct fiber is being  used.
• Maintain  department in a clean, orderly, and safe fashion.
• Responsible for meeting and /or exceeding standards of quality, cost, production, efficiency, and waste control.
• Review product specifications and transport fiber from the fiber storage area to  the blending line.
• Unload  fiber from trucks and stores in the assigned staging area in a neat and  orderly fashion.
• Assure  all PM programs are carried out in a timely and correct manner.
• Identify any mechanical problems and notify the correct department.
• Assist  the Maintenance Department in repairs as needed.
• Assist  and perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High  school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Minimum  3 years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Nonwovens'  experience is highly preferred.
• Basic  computer knowledge and the willingness to learn new computer applications.
• Willingness  to work evenings, night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Must   demonstrate cooperation, teamwork, and interpersonal skills in working  with other departments.
• Ability  to interpret information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule  form.
• Ability  to perform basic math skills such as add/subtract/multiply/divide.
• Ability  to communicate effectively.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables and  implement solutions to correct.
• Must  be able to transport or move up to 50+lbs., ability to climb stairs and  ladders, and work in tight spaces around machinery.
• Ability  to work 12-hour shifts every other weekend with when business demands  warrant a 24-7 continuous operation.
• Ability  to work in a hot/cold manufacturing environment, which can include  standing and/or sitting for the duration of the task.
• Ability  to work overtime as needed.

It is not intended that this job description includes all details of the work functions inherent in this position, nor does it give exclusive titles to every function described. The position incumbent will perform work equal or lower classification, as required or directed, and perform work of high classification for training purposes, or as warranted by emergency circumstances.

TWE Nonwovens US is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, gender, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or medical condition.