Machine Operator I-CWT- Chino

Job Summary Operate machinery designed to perform a specific portion of the production process around EPS (Expand Polystyrene). Assist Operator II and Operator III on packing and end-of linework, and as needed. Working 40 hours a week work week with occasional overtime, no travel required. Duties and Responsibilities: • Operates machinery of assigned department (lamination, cutting, fabrication, shapes, recycling, molding, expanding, etc.) to complete assigned work order. • Receives and reviews work orders. • Communicates the required amount of material needed to perform tasks to other departments. • Continuous observation of machine operation to ensure optimal performance of standard work within assigned department. • Performs hazard-based functions on machinery, including lock out/tag out and daily equipment inspection. • Stacks, sorts, and bundles material according to assigned department’s standard work. • Occasional housekeeping tasks, 5S, and SQDC involvement. • Records data of manufactured material for quality control and improvement functions. • Achieves production goals while complying with all safety requirements. • Assists with quality checks to verify proper parameters are adhered to. • Assists Operators II & III on packaging and end-of-line work, and as needed. • Other duties as assigned. •   Working Conditions: • Fast paced manufacturing environment where workers are exposed to both ambient/outside temperatures and dust; working with mechanical parts and pinch points; exposure to increased noise levels. • Hours worked: 8-10 hours/shift, varies on shift schedule and business volume. • Flexible to the possibility of overtime and weekend hours when required. • Heavy, stationary machinery on manufacturing floor. • Radio, Calculator, Measuring Devices • Hand tools • Computer (Shop Floor and ERP) Physical Requirements:   OCCASIONALLY FREQUENTLY CONTINUOUSLY (0-30%) (31-60%) (61-100%) LIFTING OR CARRYING • 1-10 LBS X     • 11-20 LBS X     • 21-40 LBS X     • 41-50 LBS     X • 51 OR MORE LBS       PUSHING OR PULLING: • 1-40 LBS X     • 41-50 LBS     X • 51 OR MORE LBS       BENDING OR STOOPING     X REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL   X   DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES X     OPERATE MACHINERY OR POWER TOOLS     X CLIMBING (LADDERS, STAIRS, ETC.)   X   WALKING     X STANDING     X SITTING X     WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES     X REPETATIVE MOTION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: WRISTS, HANDS AND/OR FINGERS)     X VISION     X HEARING     X DEXTERITY     X HAND EYE COORDINATION     X       Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used: • Eye and hearing protection is required at all times on the production floor. • Safety toe shoes (steel/composite) • Hi-Vis Vests • Other PPE as defined by management within assigned department. Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Highly motivated with a good, sound work ethic. • Must demonstrate safe working practices and possess great attention to detail. • Ability to follow CWT’s policies, procedures, and processes. • Good communication, organization, and time management skills. • Basic computer, mathematics, and problem-solving skills; ability to use a calculator. • Ability to use measuring devices (gauges, tapes, rulers). • Team player able to follow instructions from both management and peers. • Ability to learn and operate new equipment. Education and Experience: • Required: • High School Diploma or GED is Preferred • Must be at least 18 years of age or older. • Prior experience in a manufacturing setting preferred. At Carlisle, our culture is grounded in a shared commitment to our core values: Start with Safety, Focus on Customers, Act with Integrity, Pursue Excellence, Better Every Day, Drive Innovation, and Deliver Results. These v