Operator, Pour Line

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Business Unit: Technical Foam 

Hiring Manager: Travis Williams 

About Woodbridge

We are innovators using advanced technology to manufacture next generation products. We are pioneers in foam technology science and provide our products to customers in multiple industries. We are a global team of over 7,000 teammates strong who are laser focused on quality, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We are proud to give back to the communities in which we live and work through our Woodbridge Cares programs that serves communities around the world through volunteerism and philanthropy. We are a people centric organization that has been awarded numerous recognitions for our commitment to manufacturing excellence and innovation. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of foam technology. 

Woodbridge Culture

Woodbridge takes immense pride in its robust corporate (think people first, innovation, lets get to it, manufacturing focused) culture, which serves our customers, Teammates, and the world. We're thrilled to share that in 2024, Woodbridge has been awarded Deloitte’s Best Managed designation for eight consecutive years. This accolade is not just an award; it’s a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, inspiring you to be a part of our journey!

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits Plan
• Defined Contribution Plan with additional company match – Automatic company contribution to a top quartile retirement savings plan with more incentives to match
• Flexible Working Hours
• Employee Assistance Program with free access to health and wellness coaches
• Continuous Learning Culture – We believe in Upskilling & Internal Promotions!

POURLINE OPERATOR

Summary

This is a manufacturing operation position in a chemical conversion environment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The duties of the Pourline operator include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Maintain good housekeeping in the department by 5S standards.
2. After training, participate as a member of the chemical emergency response team.
3. Maintain toxic gas monitors
4. Labeling of chemical containers to ensure compliance to safety and environmental regulations.
5. Perform Chemical handling activities of hazardous and non hazardous materials.  This includes unloading from rail cars and tank trucks, handing totes (IBC) and drums.
6. Operate and perform routine maintenance of cutting equipment.
7. Operating a fork lift to move pallets and drums safely within the plant.
8. Set up machinery in preparation of production runs
9. Load and unload blocks of foam from a production conveyor by hand
10. Perform a variety of routine maintenance on chemical systems such as mixing equipment, filters, pumps.
11. Accurately measure block dimensions
12. Monitor production variables and ensure the variables fall within an acceptable range.
13. This position may be required to work daily and/or week end overtime

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence& memos and able to write simple correspondence. Ability to use a tape measure and convert to and from Metric to Imperial Standard
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Basic computer skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Mechanical/ skilled trade experience preferred

Education / Experience

• Minimum
• Good communication skills, verbal and written.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents and training materials such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions as well as procedure manuals. Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills are required.

Mathematical Skills

Basic math skills required to include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of numbers, decimal and fractions.

Reasoning Ability

A successful employee would have the capability to decide the safest and most cost-effective manner to perform daily activities and have the understanding to ask for help or direction on any said function that he or she isn’t completely sure of. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.   Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equipment Used

Employee will be issued a tear-away safety vest, safety glasses, cut-resistant gloves, a utility knife and a tape measure. These are required equipment for the cutline operator. Other equipment for tasks associated with the cutline will be available at the workstations or can be provided by the shift leads or supervisors.

ATTENDANCE / Work Schedule

Standard work hours will consist of eight hours per day, five days per week on an assigned shift.

Schedule hours may be altered as required by business conditions. This may be more (or less) than eight hours per day or five days per week. An ability to work overtime or irregular hours to include Saturdays, Sundays and holidays is essential for this position.

1st Shift:           6:00am – 2:30pm

Split Shift:        10:00am – 6:30pm

Woodbridge is committed to fostering a diverse workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants without regard to race, colour, ancestry, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know, and we will do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.