Job Description

The Operator I is responsible for managing the production process and work area from grooving to the finished product, including handling and reloading packaging materials for the production line, in a 24/7 environment. This role ensures product quality, workplace safety, efficient organization, and adherence to established processes. It requires technical expertise, the ability to perform core skills, and a proactive approach to maintaining smooth operations.

The Operator II is responsible for overseeing the process and managing the work area, including tasks from the mezzanines to the groover, as well as handling and reloading raw materials onto the production line for the production line, in a 24/7 environment. This role ensures product quality, workplace safety, efficient organization, and adherence to established processes. It requires technical expertise, the ability to perform core skills, and a proactive approach to maintaining smooth operations.

Both play a critical role in supporting and sustaining the fluidity of the product lines.

Starting wage is $18.00 per hour and goes up with advancement of position. An additional $1.00 per hour is paid for night shifts.

Shifts are not flexible, there are openings on each;

• A shift - Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Saturday from 6:45am to 7:00pm
• B shift - Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Saturday from 6:45pm to 7:00am
• C shift - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and ever other Saturday from 6:45am to 7:00pm
• D shift - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and ever other Saturday from 6:45pm to 7:00am

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

Safety and Compliance:

The individual in this role must possess and demonstrate knowledge of the following:

• Job-Specific Safety Orientation : Understand and adhere to all relevant safety guidelines.
• Equipment Inspections : Conduct thorough checks of upstream and downstream equipment before starting the machine.
• Safety Guards : Ensure all covers for moving parts are securely in place before operation.
• Hazard Identification : Identify and address any area or job hazards before beginning tasks.
• Safety Switches : Verify that all safety switches are operational and functioning correctly.
• Forklift Certification : Obtain and maintain certification for operating both large and small forklifts.

Organization and Process:

The individual in this role must have a thorough understanding of the following:

• • Equipment and Quality : Prepare equipment properly, perform quality checks, and address non-conforming products while following procedures to mitigate risks.
• Waste and Housekeeping : Adhere to waste disposal protocols, maintain 5S standards, and ensure a clean and organized workspace.
• Documentation : Accurately maintain required documentation for compliance and traceability.
• Safety and PPE : Follow EHSS guidelines, use PPE appropriately, and address poor safety practices.
• Hazards and Escalation : Identify and minimize risks, and follow escalation procedures as needed.
• Role and Handover : Understand the role’s impact on safety, quality, delivery, and cost, ensuring smooth shift transitions.

Technical Knowledge:

• Emergency Procedures : Execute emergency stop procedures and respond effectively to emergencies, including manual interventions to prevent critical issues.
• Quality Control : Inspect defects, measure boards, and identify and segregate non-conforming products and materials.
• Material Handling : Stack boards properly, attach end tags, operate pull carts, package completed units, and print and apply packaging labels.
• Supply Management : Refill materials (e.g., banding, black sheets, banding boards) and safely remove, weigh, and transfer defect scrap or line purge to the regrind area.
• Documentation : Monitor the production screen, update Tier 1 boards, and complete required paperwork, including FPI, BOM, measurement sheets, and changeover forms. Replace line standards during changeovers.
• Housekeeping : Maintain cleanliness in the groover, side print, stacking, and scrap areas. Dust walls and equipment, empty trash bins, weigh waste, and ensure proper tool storage.
• Line Support : Prepare carts for packaging, update sample carts, assist with line startups, and monitor the SPC screen.

Core Skills

The individual in this role must demonstrate mastery in the following areas:

• • Writing Skills : Write clear, simple sentences, complete technical forms, and apply basic math concepts like estimation and spatial reasoning.
• Reading Skills : Interpret manuals, safety instructions, reports, and understand images, graphs, and coding systems in the work area.
• Oral Skills : Communicate effectively, respond to questions, and collaborate with supervisors and team members to support plant improvements.
• Motivation : Take responsibility for assignments, improve skills, and set personal goals with actionable strategies.
• Integrity : Be honest with company property and time, communicate respectfully, and resolve conflicts constructively.
• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Reliability : Maintain punctuality, stay composed in stressful situations, and work effectively in a structured environment.

Professional Skills

• Diagnose machine issues through observation and sound.
• Propose and submit process improvement ideas.
• Participate in corrective actions.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a continuous manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as scheduled.
• English, reading, and writing skills are preferred for career advancement, including the ability to interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance manuals, and procedural documents.
• Strong communication skills are required to effectively interact with Production Leads, Supervisors, and Extruder Operators.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements outlined below represent those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for a 12-hour shift.
• Perform physical tasks such as bending, squatting, standing, pulling and getting off and on a forklift
• Wear and operate required safety equipment, including earplugs and safety glasses.
• Read printed reports and data displayed on computer screens.
• Fine motor skills to operate tools, like stapling the labels onto boards, running the hand saw, banding machine and operating forks on a forklift to move products and materials.
• _The use of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety eyewear, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection, is mandatory in designated areas._​​​​​​​

Additional Information

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments: water, outdoors and security. We have an impressive track record of strong financial results, market outperformance and growth, which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates. Please visit our website at fbin.com to learn more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal opportunity employer. FBIN evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at FBIN.Recruiting@fbhs.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.