Duties & Responsibilities:
- To exhibit teamwork skills and actively participate in team activities in a positive working environment.
- To demonstrate problem solving skills in a work environment that is striving for continuous improvement.
- Follow Company policies and display conduct expected of IAC employees as described in the Work Plant Rules and Work Safety Rules.
- Adhere to all safety and health objectives, policies and procedures of IAC to provide for a safe and healthful workplace. Work in a safe manner always and report any unsafe conditions to your supervisor in order that the situation can be corrected. Report all accidents and near misses in a timely manner when they occur.
- Always maintain proper ergonomics when performing assigned tasks.
- To meet and maintain all customer quality standards as well as the standards of IAC.
- Participate and support all lean, continuous improvement programs, initiatives and activities.
- Assist operations meet or exceed daily production goals and departmental objectives as directed.
- Clean all assigned work areas after completion of the required work, return all tools to proper storage area at the end of the shift and report any malfunctioning equipment.
- Direct all non-conforming parts to the appropriate reprocess area.
- Maintain proper radio etiquette when using company radios, PA system and/or phone, business use only.
- Work overtime as needed in accordance with Company Policy
- Perform all assigned tasks per the TPM, SOP (standard operating procedures), manufacturing alerts, safety alerts and quality alerts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Work closely on the floor with all levels of manufacturing team members and management
- Understand customer requirements
- Work closely with operators and Team Leads in planning Color Changes and Material Changes
- Operate HILO when business needs come available.
- Learn and become extremely familiar with:
- Tool Numbers, Material Numbers, Color Codes, Silo System, Material Flow System
- Time each press takes to empty feeder – each press is unique
- Thoroughly clean hoppers, feeders, etc. to avoid color contamination
- Be able to climb and use ladders
- Keep all areas clean
- Run equipment when needed
- Ensure entry of good data into QAD system
- Understanding of inspection criteria for incoming materials to be released to production or dispositioned as required
- Understands and can communicate the impact of defective material at the line
- Follow the colorant cage process to distribute material