Carlisle Construction Materials, a worldwide leading diversified manufacturer of premium building products and related technology, has an immediate opening for a Production Operator at its CCM Polyiso plant in Terrell, TX.


The Production Operator will take a hands-on role in the production and warehousing of Poly-ISO insulation by performing a variety of tasks to maintain the proper flow of materials through the production process.


Duties and Responsibilities:


* Moving materials using a forklift
* Operate production equipment and packaging equipment
* Follow production schedules, job instructions, quality standards, specifications, and procedures
* Detect and/or correct and report faulty operations or defective materials
* Calculate output: square feet, sheet length, linear feet, units, etc
* Measuring, cutting, and gluing materials
* Ensure safe equipment operation and personal safety compliance
* Maintain good housekeeping and workplace organization (5S/Lean Manufacturing)
* Other production responsibilities as needed and assigned


Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:


* Ability to operator a forklift
* Understanding of basic math, reading, and writing skills
* Skills in using power and hand tools such as chop saw, table saw, band saw
* Strong verbal communication and listening skills
* Ability to follow instructions and read production orders
* Ability to effectively communicate
* Ability to read measuring gauges such as a tape measure and calipers


Competencies:


* Teamwork


* Builds trust with others by encouraging open dialogue and collaboration. Seeks diverse perspectives to create stronger solutions.


* Managing Change


* Able to keep on track despite difficulties or barriers that may be encountered. Addresses conflict to find common ground solutions.


* Continuous Improvement


* Retains a mindset of always striving to make things better. Applies continuous improvement tools and processes to every aspect of the role.


* Customer Focus


* Listens to understand the needs of customers (internal and external). Builds trusting relationships and seeks innovative solutions for all customers. Always has the customer's needs top of mind.


* Continuous Learning


* Understands individual strengths and opportunity areas and seeks development opportunities to leverage strengths and lean into opportunity areas. Open to both giving and receiving feedback.


* Drive for Results


* Always has a sense of urgency to solve problems with actions. Seeks to align goals with attainment of organizational strategy. Has a sense of ownership and personal accountability for actions taken.


Education and Experience:


* Forklift experience preferred
* Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
* High school diploma or equivalent preferred
* Basic computer experience a plus


Equipment Used:


* Use forklift, saws, pallet jacks, hand tools, bar code equipment and other production equipment


Working Conditions:


* Activities occur inside an insulation manufacturing facility. Job includes but are not limited to exposure to the following:


* Temperatures exposed to both ambient/outside temperatures.
* Nuisance dust, use of chemicals, working with mechanical parts, pinch points
* Noise of industrial machinery
* Fast paced 24/5 operation (will likely transition to 24/7)
* Hours Worked - starting at 8 hour shifts, pre-shift work, etc. 1st shift
* Days of Week Worked - typically 5 days per week, depending on demand/covering as needed
* Shifts Worked - set shift hired to work, but may need to transition to other shifts if/when 12 hour transition occurs


Physical Requirements:


* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
* Ability to grasp, push, pull up to 50 pounds
* Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, reach above shoulders, bend, and twist


Travel Requirement


* Overnight travel up to 10%, this will include travel to other facilities and to trainings


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