Urethane Operator

Mission Statement

As a Mannington Associate I am expected to conduct myself in a manner which supports the company's values and philosophy, while performing in the best interest of my fellow associates. I am expected to contribute to our mission statement: to be the best people to do business with in the flooring industry.

Position Description:

The Urethane Operator position requires good communication skills and the ability to follow standard operating procedures, attention to detail coupled with being a strong team player.

This position is not for candidates who have less than the required years of experience, have not worked in the position or a closely related position before, or who do not meet the minimum job requirements.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor material as it enters and exits the urethane line - verify proper product construction, shade, emboss quality, gloss and speed
• Record run condition data and quality data per specifications
• Communicate defects to supervisor, lead or quality control department
• Assist with root cause analysis in eliminating / reducing scrap

• Perform testing procedures ensuring products meet specified quality standards, frequency as defined in standard work instruction
• Follow proper procedures for startup and shutdown of urethane line
• Assist in breaking out the Palletizer where applicable
• Assist in creating production batches in SAP
• Use pallet jack or forklift to load and unload pallets from palletizing work cell
• Must be familiar with operating procedures and safety protocol for robotic cells
• Assist with startup and shutdown of Rotocure line
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements and Skills:

• Must be able to lift 60 lbs.
• Ability to perform duties which requires tolerance of standing, repetitive hand movements, continual bending and squatting, near/far/depth/color vision, and inside ambient temperatures
• Must be quality conscious
• Must be prepared to work flexible hours
• Good organizational skills
• Good communication skills
• Must be a highly motivated team player
• Must have good attention to detail
• Must be able to work around and handle chemical environment correctly
• Basic computer skills
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of work station
• Maintain safe working environment
• Follow all safety procedures

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, push, pull & reach for long periods of time. Must be able to lift & carry up to 60 lbs. Ability to maneuver around an array of machinery. Use of hands to finger, handle or feel. Color & peripheral vision; depth perception & ability to adjust focus. Work environment conditions include: exposure to moving mechanical parts; fumes, airborne particles and chemicals; extreme heat & loud noise level in some areas of the facility. Ability to quickly respond to a signal when it appears. Must be able to wear safety shoes, safety glasses & other assigned PPE for the duration of the shift. Ability to work in an efficient & timely manner, multitasking where necessary. Ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Ability to perform duties which requires tolerance of standing, repetitive hand movements, continual bending and squatting, near/far/depth/color vision, and inside ambient temperatures

Other Relevant Requirements:

• Must be in good company standing based on attendance, job performance, safety, quality of work, job knowledge, interpersonal and communication skills, initiative, dependability, and versatility to qualify.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Mathematical skills to include the ability to understand percentages, multiplication, subtraction, division, decimals, and fractions.

Mannington Mills is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug and tobacco free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected status.