Chopper Operator

Position Description

Job Summary

Job Purpose

This position is concerned with a variety of areas in our Manufacturing facility.  The priority is to ensure the service and quality of chopped strand products on the production floor. Must be able to work unsupervised, efficiently and safely. Ability to learn, and perform all duties required of the position. Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and techniques for optimal manufacture and distribution of goods required.

The incumbent is responsible for providing productive and efficient operations, i.e., weigh, pack and label products in accordance with customer requirements. Safe operation of various machinery including but not limited to: forklift, mandrel puller, overhead crane, manual hand jack, and electric pallet jack.

The incumbent works closely with the Department Supervisor and production team members. Must be detail oriented to accurately record material and inventory related data.  Practical experience with measuring tools, and hand tools including, but not limited to:  hammer, pry bar, utility knife, scissors, etc. is required.

Environmental, Health & Safety Responsibilities:

Comply with, and when possible, exceed applicable Saint-Gobain Environmental, Health and Safety regulations, federal and local environmental regulations through the implementation of our Health & Safety plans and Pollution Prevention:

• Comply with the law and apply the best industry practices continuously.

• Work respectfully and cooperate with all employees, contractors, vendors and customers.

• Work as a team to identify risks and solutions which will eliminate those risks.

• Establish measurable priorities and standards for all involved in this process.

• Implement proven methods found at other sites to help achieve our objectives.

• Continuous improvement actions to reduce emissions and prevent potential pollution.

• Annual review of actions and methods in order to drive continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

The incumbent is required to have a High School Diploma or GED.  The candidate will have 1+ years of work-related experience in a manufacturing environment.

Ability to work at a highly repetitive, rapid machine pace.   Demonstrated ability to read and interpret work orders and area work instructions from text, drawings and computers.   The incumbent is responsible for following verbal and written instructions and write routine documents, as required.

Must be able to work unsupervised, efficiently and safely. Ability to learn, and perform all duties required of the position. Demonstrated ability of cooperation, leadership and willingness to assist fellow employees in a team-based work environment.

Company Summary

ADFORS belongs to the Saint-Gobain group, the world leader in the habitat and construction markets. Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes building and high-performance materials, providing innovative solutions to the challenges of growth, energy efficiency and environmental protection for over 350 years.

At Saint-Gobain, we believe diversity is a competitive advantage. Diversity of gender, background, ethnicity, experience and thought all enable us to develop solutions that are smarter, clearer and more effective.

Focused on the construction and industrial markets, ADFORS offers solutions based on a complete range of textile and coating technologies using fiberglass yarns and synthetic fibers. ADFORS is the reliable and innovative global leader in technical textiles, offering the most adapted solutions to meet your needs.

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

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