About the position
Texwipe, an ITW Company, is the worldwide leader in contamination control supplies & critical cleaning products. For over 50 years, Texwipe has been committed to manufacturing products such as cleanroom wipers, swabs, and stationery, sterile products, adhesive mats, and so much more! With global headquarters in Kernersville, North Carolina, the company has a global presence with sales offices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. In addition, Texwipe's manufacturing centers throughout North Carolina, the Philippines, and China provide the highest levels of quality and manufacturing technology. Working for Texwipe means you will have a lasting impact on critical industries across the world. In this role, the Machine Operator is responsible for the following: Set-up, operate, and run manufacturing machinery based on standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions (WIs). Make necessary machine adjustments to optimize performance and meet production specifications. Perform basic troubleshooting, routine maintenance, and minor repairs to prevent machine downtime. Load raw materials into machines and unload finished products. Operate sealing equipment as needed. Weigh, document, and discard scrap generated from equipment. Input and record data into various operating systems. Maintain production level to standard. Follow all quality guidelines in the performing of job function. Inspect product and identify defects and/or contamination. Train new associates in all aspects of the job. Work in other areas and departments as requested. Adherence to all regulatory and company safety rules, procedures, and policies; including PPE requirements. Maintain a clean and safe workspace. Must follow contamination-control cleaning guidelines. Collaborate with supervisors and other necessary team members to ensure smooth and efficient production processes. Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Set-up, operate, and run manufacturing machinery based on standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions (WIs).
- Make necessary machine adjustments to optimize performance and meet production specifications.
- Perform basic troubleshooting, routine maintenance, and minor repairs to prevent machine downtime.
- Load raw materials into machines and unload finished products.
- Operate sealing equipment as needed.
- Weigh, document, and discard scrap generated from equipment.
- Input and record data into various operating systems.
- Maintain production level to standard.
- Follow all quality guidelines in the performing of job function.
- Inspect product and identify defects and/or contamination.
- Train new associates in all aspects of the job.
- Work in other areas and departments as requested.
- Adherence to all regulatory and company safety rules, procedures, and policies; including PPE requirements.
- Maintain a clean and safe workspace. Must follow contamination-control cleaning guidelines.
- Collaborate with supervisors and other necessary team members to ensure smooth and efficient production processes.
- Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- At least 6-12 months of manufacturing experience and/or training is required.
- Basic computer skills with ability to find, read, and locate documents as needed.
- Intermediate English comprehension skills with the ability to speak, read, and write in the language with minimal difficulty.
- Basic math skills with the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; Must be able to read and use a ruler.
- Must be detail-orientated, highly accurate, and dependable.
- Must be able to accurately convey information about machine performance, production progress, and any other issues encountered.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work effectively and communicate positively with managers and employees within the organization.
- Must be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment that may require overtime and/or weekend work.
- Must be able to don appropriate gowning materials and wear PPE as defined by plant safety procedures. This includes the use of face masks and latex gloves.
- Regularly stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, and pivot.
- Ability to lift, move and/or transport up to 40 pounds.
- Regularly reach with arms, hands, and fingers to perform jobs requiring manual dexterity.
- Ability to visually see contamination and/or defects with or without the use of corrective lenses.
Benefits
- Robust training program and career development opportunities
- 3 - for 1 company gift match program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Multiple health plan options along with dental, vision, and life insurance.
- FSA, HSA, and DCA options
- Onsite health clinics
- Wellness resources & discounted employee health premiums
- Employer-paid STD/LTD & AD&D benefits
- Paid parental leave
- 10 paid company holidays and 2 floating employee choice holidays
- 401(K) plan with generous company match & so much more!
