Job description

Solmax is a geosynthetics pioneer, innovator, and leader. With almost five decades’ experience, our GSE and TenCate Geosynthetics acquisitions make us the world’s largest geosynthetics manufacturer. Employing more than 2200 employees and has plants in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Our geosynthetics are used in critical applications by the biggest names in mining, petroleum, waste management, construction, agriculture and irrigation, civil engineering, hydraulic and environmental works, infrastructure, and transport. Our products safeguard the earth from waste and contaminants, and protect investments, helping preserve the integrity and longevity of vital infrastructure in the toughest environments. With expertise across all geosynthetics categories, Solmax is an innovation powerhouse. Our vision is to advance the geosynthetics industry, raising standards and creating products that are more reliable, stronger, resistant to contaminants, and accessible everywhere.

Solmax is currently hiring a Lead Operator for our Kingstree, SC plant.

• Pay $24/h to $27/h DOE
• Full Time
• 12 hours shifts (8 to 8) rotating schedule every 4 weeks (applicants must be available to work mornings and nights) 3 and 4's days work per week.
• Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life insurance, Short Term, and Long Term Disability, and more.

Please read the following Job Description and feel free to apply if you have the experience, qualifications, and requirements.

Position Overview

The purpose of this position is to set the standard for the shift, assign people to specific lines and act as the technical lead for the shift. This position needs to be the strongest leader and process troubleshooter for the shift. This position should function with minimal supervision or support from the Production Supervisor. The main function is to keep all Operators safe and ensure the operations have the necessary materials to continue production. This position also needs to maintain the proper supplies and materials for the shift. This position needs to be capable of making quick, well-thought-out decisions as needed to keep the shift running efficiently.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain safety for all operators for the shift
• Conduct all safety training and investigations for safety incidents
• Maintain the 5S Program and ensure compliance with all standards
• Make recommendations on improvement to the 5S program to provide continuous improvement
• Operate all types of machines and produce the highest level of quality as defined within the quality parameters
• Post all production within the ERP system with accuracy and completeness. Verify all data entered is correct for the shift
• Conduct all basic quality checks; such as thickness, asperity, density, carbon, etc.
• Shut down and start up any machine
• Manage raw material changes on any machine
• Set up blender on any machine
• Troubleshoot and adjust any machine to correct most production issues with minimal scrap
• Make product change on any machine
• Make QC judgments on any machine based on the established criteria
• Assist and train new operators
• Capable of conducting all operation inspections
• Develop personnel schedule to ensure the department is running per the production schedule
• Optimize the production schedule to ensure operations meet all customer commitments while minimizing scrap and downtime
• Work with maintenance on PM program as well as work orders to optimize yield, rate, and uptime

Other Job Functions

• Identify unsafe working conditions
• Other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor

Basic Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience at Solmax or at least 10 years in blown film extrusion leadership
• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified Forklift driver
• Ability to speak, read and write English fluently
• Ability to enter data into ERP/ MRP
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, some simple multiplication, and division) required working with product weights, lengths, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules, instructions, and procedures
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs unassisted
• Ability to climb to other levels and conduct work on that level
• Ability to work in a plant environment with exposure to heat conditions
• Works 12-hour shifts on a rotating shift basis
• Bilingual preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kingstree, SC 29556: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to work the 12 hours rotating schedule that this position requires?

Experience:

• Plastics Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Machine Operator: 1 year (Preferred)
• Production Leadership: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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