Sobre esta vaga de Plant Operator B na Alkegen
Job Requirements
Why work for us?
Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.
With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.
Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!
Job Purpose
The Plant Operator B is responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to the manufacturing of specialty fiber materials, requiring a base level of technical proficiency. Operators may be rotated among different functions based on operational needs.
Plant Operator B's will be responsible for maintaining productivity and safety standards, assisting in basic quality testing, and promoting company’s safety culture through personal action and accountability of others. Plant Operator B’s may also receive training in additional operational areas as opportunities arise. All Plant Operator B's will be trained and expected to perform any of the tasks listed below and may perform one or more of these functions during a shift.
The Company maintains the right at any time to rotate personnel among the Plant Operator B functions and to assign personnel to operations as required, regardless of seniority and job preference. The Company reserves the right to make modifications to this description as necessary to maintain the maximum flexibility of the position. This position is located at our Fire Tower Dr. facility in Tonawanda, NY.
What You'll Do:
Perform material handling in designated workstations requiring a basic operational proficiency
Follow written work instructions and meet established productivity standards
Accurately report material usage and daily productivity metrics
Complete safety assessments and follow all safety procedures within assigned work areas
Maintaining clean and safe equipment and ensure an orderly work environment
Evaluate materials against basic quality standards and report issues as needed
Assist in training new Plant Operator B team members as needed
Provide relief coverage for other production areas as needed
May assist Plant Operator A’s in higher proficiency work tasks
Promote and uphold the highest level of safety standards, including identifying and addressing unsafe conditions or behaviors
Embody Alkegen’s core safety principles at all times, including but not limited to, the 7 Safety Absolutes, proper PPE use, and Safe Standards of Work
Comply with all Federal, State, Local and Company health, safety, and environmental regulations
What You'll Need:
A minimum of a High school Diploma or equivalent
Able to work a 12-hour continuous swing shift (4 on/ 4 off, rotating days/nights)
Reliable transportation to and from the work location
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as required, stand for up to 12 hours at a time
Ability to safely operate walk behind powered material handling equipment
Physically able to bend, stoop, walk, twist, lift, stand, push and pull material
Ability to learn and navigate computer systems to access and input operational information
Prior experience in a manufacturing setting, preferred
To advance in the hiring process, qualified candidates will be asked to complete a standardized pre-employment cognitive assessment that evaluates problem-solving skills, decision-making ability, and basic comprehension and math skills. This assessment is designed to further assess your suitability for the role.
Benefits & Compensation
$22.37/hour per Collective Bargaining Agreement
On-the-job training
Shift differential
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
HSA (with company medical) or limited purpose FSA
401(k) with company match
Fitness reimbursement program
Company provided uniforms and safety shoes
If you are interested in being part of a world class production function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.
At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.
