Operator, Production, Process Expert

The Mylar Specialty Films – Hopewell Plant in Chester, Virginia is seeking qualified Material Handlers. In this role, the successful candidate will monitor and operate equipment and facilities ensuring quality and conformance with standard operating procedures. Perform minor maintenance functions within the production area and within their level of expertise. Always maintain safety standards and initiate and follow emergency procedures when necessary.

This position will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Obtain all materials necessary for the area to operate smoothly (packing supplies, stores items, etc.).
• Provide overall assistance in slitting, stenter, and recovery areas; feeding cutters with cut-offs, splits, wrap rolls in slitting, pack DHO rolls, doff slit rolls, operate hoists, etc.
• Safely transport reclaim and finished goods.
• Perform roll changes as well as general help during pack and die changes.
• Ensure proper film types, gauges and treated side when making roll tickets/labels.
• Visually inspect rolls (mill roll, DHO, and slit) for surface defects.
• Contribute to the team effort - attendance, punctuality, dependability, and teamwork are paramount, as is contribution to meeting business metrics - flexible to float to where and when necessary.

This is an entry-level position into the production area, but successful candidates are expected to show initiative and self-motivation to improve their skill set and upgrade to positions of more complexity and responsibility, such as assistant stenter operator and slitting operator.

The following are required:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willing and able to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) - steel toes, hardhat, Nomex, protective eyewear, face shields, arc protective clothing, and respirator or SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus).
• Willing and able to work a rotating shift schedule that includes regular midnight and weekend shifts.
• Willing and able to work overtime, including holidays, weekends, and on short notice call in as required.
• Willing and able to frequently lift and move objects weighing up to 50lbs.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and learning new computer software systems.

Successful candidates will need to be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

The following are preferred:

• Associate degree in a Science - or Process Technology - related field.
• Vocational Certificate or Technical Trade Certificate.

• Minimum of 6 months manufacturing facility experience.
• Experience in a maintenance-related field.
• Experience in the Polyester Film production processes.
• Experience with SAP or equivalent Manufacturing Operations software.
• MT1 certification.
• Experience operating powered industrial vehicles (I.E. fork trucks, pallet trucks, tow devices, etc.).