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Packaging Attendant

The purpose of the Wrapper Technician position is to operate, adjust and clean the wrapping machine equipment. This position is also directly responsible for maintaining a supply of packaging materials: wrappers, glue, etc. The Wrapper Tech is also in charge of operating and adjusting the printing and labeling equipment. The target of this position is to provide correctly packaged material which is sealed, shrunk, and palletized correctly in order to reduce waste and cost.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Notify your supervisor immediately of any accident, near miss or on- the -job injury when it occurs no matter how insignificant it may seem.
Take personal ownership to work safely each and every day and hold other team members to the same high standards of safety
Fix unsafe conditions and report them immediately to supervisor
Clean and adjust packaging equipment
Make minor repairs to packaging and notify supervisor of equipment malfunctions
Visually inspect materials and remove defective materials
Apply product identifications and codes
Repair or report problems to supervisor
Assist in repairing line breaks
Direct and assist in rewraps
When wrapping rolls, apply glue to wrapper, center roll and roll it down conveyor across wrapper
Clear jams at palletizer and accumulating conveyors
Assist with Front End breaks
Keep work area clean
Any other task or duty that is assigned by the Team Leaders
Participates in safety and housekeeping programs as established by Plant
Avoid any problems leading to scrap or seconds
Help Autocatchers stack off seconds as needed and work with other Front-End personnel to keep entire Front End running smoothly
Notify Team Leaders/SOL of equipment problems requiring work orders
Follow up on work orders
Use down time to clean and organize Front End area
Participate in Process Teams, supporting the Team’s goals for each area of expectation on your shift.
Comply with all plant rules
Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area
Regular Attendance and the ability to work overtime as needed.
All other duties as assigned or needed

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The employee should hold the following abilities:

Able to think under pressure and make quick decisions
Ability to work well in a team or alone
Good attention to detail
Must be able to learn the responsibilities of this position.

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES

The employee must be able to:

Must be able to operate a computer or other keyboard instrument
Log into and navigate Owens Corning University (OCU) and accomplish required online training routinely

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Some manufacturing experience is helpful

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to:

Ability to stand for 10 - 12 hours straight
Able to climb and descend stairs for up to 12 hours continuously
Lift and push and pull 50lbs. More than 100 times per day
Able to do repetitive hand, arm, leg movements for 12 hours
Must be able to squat, bend at the waist and knees freely
Exposure to temperature extremes
Exposure to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable
Bending and twisting
Able to climb on and off fork truck
Handle, control or feel objects, tools, or control
Able to work with fiberglass all day

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our three integrated businesses – Composites, Insulation, and Roofing – provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique material science, manufacturing, and market knowledge to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with approximately 20,000 employees in 33 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders, and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2021 sales of $8.5 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.