Line Operator

Wm.
T.
Burnett & Co.
offers a diverse and unique range of technical foam and fiber products for the automotive, bedding, filtration, furniture, and industrial markets.
With over 100 years in business, Wm T Burnett is a stable employer in the Baltimore area.
We believe in personal and professional growth by investing in the development of our employees through training and on the job experiences.
As a family-owned business, we treat employees like family and offer a respectful work environment.
We value a strong work ethic and strive always to be fair and consistent.
We demonstrate our commitment to our employees through our robust benefit offerings and career development opportunities.
Our Non-Wovens manufacturing facility located in Statesville, NC is currently hiring for a Line Operator.
Job Responsibilities: Operates the assigned production line and associated production equipment to ensure customer requirements are met.
Monitors card and cross lapper, bale feeders, vibrafeeds, conveyors, oven and guillotine.
Performs blend checks, makes minor process adjustments.
Assists in performing preventive maintenance on equipment.
Performs visual inspection of fiber and finished rolls.
Assists in stmt up operations.
Offloads and weighs finished rolls.
Wraps and packages product.
Disposes of product waste.
Assists in training.
Conforms to the appropriate documentation, work instructions, work orders, etc.
for loading of raw materials, labeling, packaging, inspection, and removal of process waste.
Maintains equipment by performing and documenting selected maintenance of production line and associated equipment.
Complies with all safety rules and requirements and refers any unresolved safety issues to the Shift Manager.
Assures good housekeeping and workplace organization are maintained.
Ensures proper control, accounting, reporting, and preservation of raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory in accordance with established procedures, work instructions, and practices.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee is occasionally required to sit.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Regularly Lift/Carry/Move: up to 10 lbs Frequently Lift/Carry/Move: Up to 25 lbs Occasionally Lift/Carry/Move: Up to 50 lbs Must be able to stand for an extended period of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Ability to work in an environment with moderate noise levels, excessive heat and vibrations, fumes and airborne particles, as well as Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
Ability to get along well with co-workers.
Please NO phone calls, subcontractors, third party or recruiting agencies.
Thank you.
Wm T Burnett is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Education Preferred High School or better Skills Preferred Communication Skills Computer Skills Language Skills Mathematical Skills Reasoning Skills Team Work Skills Behaviors Preferred Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Motivations Preferred Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe