Production Operator I

Win at Wilsonart  At Wilsonart, we don’t just make surfaces—we build careers. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger: a company driven by innovation, grounded in values, and powered by people who care.
You’ll be surrounded by teammates who take pride in their work and look out for one another. You’ll have the chance to learn, grow and make a real impact. And you’ll be part of a company that believes winning means helping you succeed at work and in life.Here, you’ll win with: Support that keeps you well•    Medical, dental, and life insurance
•    Company-paid short- and long-term disability
•    FSAs and dependent care options
•    Vision and legal benefits
•    Gym discounts and wellness clinics
•    Tuition reimbursement—for you and your dependentsOpportunities to grow•    Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility
•    Training, coaching, and mentorship
•    Development programs to support your goalsTime for what matters•    Paid vacation and holidays in your first year
•    A culture that respects work-life balance
We’re looking for people who are ready to learn, ready to lead and ready to make a difference. If that sounds like you, you can win at Wilsonart. Production Operator I Wilsonart, Solid Surfacing, Temple, Texas has an immediate opening for a Production Operator I. This individual is responsible for analyzing and weighting production process performance, reporting, and monitoring results from each station. Responsible for maintenance, cleaning, troubleshooting line and pipe. Responsible for production documentation compliance including audit of SWIS (Standard Work Instruction Sheets); Quality objectives in manufacturing environment. Performs other tasks as needed. Machine experience preferred. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Transfer finished material from Mixing or Casting station to Casting or Polishing station.
•  Count pre-sheets and placed each right station.
•  Perform repetitive tasks to complete production operations.
•  Monitor and inspect sheets for defects and size during operation.
• Clean up pipe, roller and filter as needed.
•  Load / Unload protective film by lift.
• Cut down patterns or overlay if needed to reduce loss.
• Monitor of pattern colors and designs.
• Operates lift to exchange pallets, reorganize mixing inventory.
• Perform housing keeping in Casting & Polishing area.
• Be able to pass a color test. Enters data into the computer concerning inventory, counts, scrap, etc.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Knowledge of the safety standards applicable to the Production areas and other pertinent rules / regulations governing.
• Ability to communicate well in a production operation environment.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste materials and safe handling procedures.
• Ability to be comfortable and safety conscious when operating machinery.
• Ability to drive a forklift and pallet jack.
• Be able to work with certain chemicals (such as Methyl Methacrylate, Ethyl Acetate, Acetone, etc.)
• Knowledge of safety standards applicable to the work area and other pertinent rules/regulations governing work standards

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Heavy work. Continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking/pushing/climbing and lifting material or equipment of heavy weight (>50 lbs) Examples: grounds staff andEMS ENVIRONMENT: Located in an environment with regular exposure to fumes or odors, temperature extremes, or loud noises which cause noticeable discomfort or moderate risk of accident or illness. Examples: engineering, waste mgt, laundry workers and yards/grounds staff