Enterprise - Dye Transporter

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JOB TITLE:              Transporter Operator (Support Operator – 898)

REPORTS TO:         Dyeing Production Manager

PURPOSE:                Support the Dyeing Department of fabric production through following proper policies and procedures

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1)  Knowledge of all general plant safety rules & safety absolutes.

2)  Operate equipment in a safe manner

3)  Process 1st quality cloth

4)  Meet production goals set-out by department manager

5)  Follow proper policies and procedures set out by department and location

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to read and write and follow directions
2. Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions
3. Basic Math (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
4. Ability to operate forklift and power tugger
5. Ability to learn how to use computer system (MES/SAP)
6. Good communication skills
7. Strong discipline

MACHINES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

1. Scissors                            
2. Safety Goggles                   
3. Clipboard / Pen / Forms   

4)   Ear Protection                                          

5)   Steel Toed Shoes

6)   Gloves

7)   LOTO Device

8)   Goggles

9)   Sewing Machine

10) Computers

11) Fabric Boxes, A-Frames, T-Frames

12) Pens, Pencils, Telephone, Printer, Staplers

13) PIVs

14) Air Hoses

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Basic written and communication skills
2. Must be able to hear power equipment operating in work area
3. Must be able to see clearly and pass pre-employment drug screening

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITES:

1. Knowledge of support operator policies and procedures
2. Completing daily team maintenance (DTM) activities
3. Auditing safety items in department

AUTHORIZED TRAINING TIME:

2 to 4 Weeks for Certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:                                        FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION

1. Standing:             Ability to stand while operating PIV:                                                            80% of day
2. Sitting:                  Ability to sit down for a meeting:                                                                   5%  of day
3. Moving:                Ability to move throughout plant transporting fabric (Operating PIV):        35% of day
4. Lifting:                 Ability to lift up to 25lbs:                                                                               5% of day
5. Climbing:             Ability to walk up stairs, climb on ladders, climb forklifts, etc.                    5% of day
6. Push/Pull/Reach: Ability to push/pull cabinet drawers, empty boxes, reach for documents     20% of day
7. Bending:               Ability to pick up objects from the floor                                                        15% of day
8. Visual Acuity:      Ability to read documents, computer screens, and see defects                      100% of day

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