Production Operator

Johns Manville, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been focused on developing materials to make diverse environments stronger, more durable, and more energy-efficient and comfortable for over 160 years! JM products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.

We are hiring a Meltblown Operator Trainee at our Richland, MS plant. We are searching for individuals who are dependable, responsible and quality-minded who have a history of working safely in a manufacturing environment.

Qualified candidates will need to be flexible in terms of work schedule and work assignment. Must have excellent attendance, attitude and be motivated. The Meltblown Operator Trainee will report directly to the Department Supervisor and/or the Departmental Area Leader.

This position is a training position, candidates must show the desire and the ability to learn. Movement to the next highest phase must be done within 90 calendar days upon hire. Excellent attendance, attitude and motivation must be demonstrated to advance to the next level (Meltblown Operator I). Advancement can be faster upon Supervisor discretion.

Responsibilities will include:

• Package per customer specifications
• Operate winder
• Load additives
• Read and understand production schedule and pass schedule test
• Handle, wrap and label rolls without damaging product
• Cut and transport samples to quality control lab
• Operate hoist and scale
• Clean bag house
• Inspect, load and clean screen changer
• Change front and back spunbond
• Thread a line
• Setup for a purge
• Perform basic QC tests (air perm, thickness and basis weight)
• Operate core cutter
• Clean inlet air screens and vacuum system
• Received, read, and understand ISO9001 introduction
• Setup and adjust knives and water spray - all lines
• Cross training is encouraged in all aspects of plant operations.
• Perform any tasks assigned by supervisor or area lead

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Mechanical experience a plus
• Lift 50 lbs.
• Certified to operate fork truck
• Computer skills such as labeling software and SAP
• Exceptional reading, writing, listening and mathematic skills

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax-saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Why Johns Manville

Johns Manville is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, serving customers in more than 80 countries, supplying innovative products to the construction, aerospace, automotive, filtration and energy industries. With a more than 160-year legacy, we understand that our story continues to grow only with the right people saying, thinking and doing the right things. Make your story our story.

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace are critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.

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