Dry End Operator

**** STARTING PAY $19.50/hour & $1,000 Sign-On Bonus available to new Atlas employees****

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include travel requirements):

• Measure all finish products.
• Prep shafts for product being ran.
• Load shafts on the table.
• Keep accurate log of materials ran (computer and sheet).
• Print out tickets for finish product.
• Make sure the PID ID # is in at shift change.
• Responsible for recipes put in computer on the line.
• Make sure the line is properly threaded.
• Pull the shaft from the finish product.
• Load & measure cores on the newly prepped shaft.
• Clean rolls as needed.
• Cut samples for the lab and paper work as needed.
• Cut & weigh samples.
• Get all the supplies needed for the job.
• Dump trash can at the end of the shift.
• Sweep up at the end of the shift.
• Assist on all phases of cleanup.
• Work as directed by the supervisor.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES (include computer, language, mathematical, and analytical skills required)

• Organization: Must have sound organizational skills in order to process job related data and in relation to work area materials and equipment.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES (continued):

• Communication: Ability to provide relevant and timely information in a clear manner to coworkers and supervision.
• Follow Through: Fulfills the requirements of the position as described. Ability to follow-through on completion of assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Anticipates what needs to be done and  proceeds without direction in a timely manner.
• Problem Solving: Ability to think through issues and develop solutions in a timely manner.
• Team Building: Willing to work with others and utilize group dynamic to form solutions.
• Language: Must be able to speak fluent English.
• Mathematical Skills: Simple-add, subtract, multiply, divide simple numbers.
• Reading Skills: Simple- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Tools: Must be able to accurately read and use a tape measure.
• Specialized Skills: Must be able to pass forklift operators test and safely operate a forklift.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE (include certificates, licenses, or registrations required):

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to work rotating shifts and overtime

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit and use hand to finger (key or write), handle, or feel.  The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.  

• Standing: regularly remaining on one’s feet in an upright position.
• Walking: regularly moving about on foot.
• Sitting: occasionally remaining in the normal seated position.
• Lifting: regularly raising or lowering an object from one level to another.
• Carrying: regularly transporting an object, usually by hand, arm, or shoulder.

• Climbing: frequently ascending or descending objects usually with hands/feet.
• Balancing: regularly maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling over.
• Stooping: occasionally bending the body by bending spine at the waist.
• Kneeling: occasionally bending the legs to come to rest on one or both knees.
• Crouching: frequently bending body downward and forward by bending legs.
• Reaching: regularly extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Handling: regularly seizing, holding, grasping, or otherwise working with hand(s).
• Fingering: regularly picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers.
• Feeling: regularly perceiving attributes of objects by means of skin receptors.
• Talking: regularly expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words.
• Hearing: regularly perceiving the nature of sounds by the ear.
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: regularly performing work through using two or more.
• Medium Work: occasionally lifting of up to 75 lbs.

Vision Requirements:

• Far Acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 feet or more.
• Near Acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less.
• Depth Perception: ability to judge distance and space relationships.
• Field of Vision: ability to see peripherally.
• Accommodation: ability to adjust vision to bring objects into focus.
• Color Vision: ability to distinguish and identify different colors.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Extreme Cold: temperature cold enough to cause marked bodily discomfort.
• Extreme Heat: temperature hot enough to cause marked bodily discomfort.
• Temperature Changes: variations in temperature from hot to cold.
• Wet: frequent contact with water or other liquids.
• Humid: conditions with high moisture content to cause bodily reactions.
• Noise: sufficient noise to cause distraction
• Atmospheric Conditions: conditions that affect the skin or respiratory system.