Machine Operator

Level 2 GSL – Outfeed Operator Roles and Responsibilities
Job Description:
Grodan – Outfeed Operator maintains an efficient, clean, and safe workplace 
without jeopardizing production or the environment. 
Reports to: Grodan Supervisor 
Direct Report: N/A
Shift/Day: Shift
Job Purpose: 
Grodan – Packaging Operator is responsible to run the line in a safe, clean efficient 
manner while ensuring all products meet quality expectations.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:
Safety 
Grodan – Outfeed Operator must be familiar with the potential dangers involved in 
his/her job and take the appropriate safety measures. He/she must always wear all 
required PPE. The job involves working with and around mechanical, pneumatic, 
hydraulic, gravitational, and electrical energy. He/she must have a complete 
understanding of the lock out procedure and where lock outs are required in his/her 
area. 
Environment 
Grodan– Outfeed Operator works together with production and maintenance to 
ensure that production equipment is performing at highest efficiency levels to 
minimize the environmental impact. 
Quality 
Grodan – Outfeed Operator works with the quality department and maintenance to 
ensure that all quality requirements meet or exceed specifications. He/she ensures 
that all equipment is properly cleaned and maintained according to standards, so 
production can be performed with high quality results. 
Operation 
 Set-up/adjust all equipment pre-stacker to pallet wrapper including 
conveyor systems 
 Monitor line to ensure continuous flow 
 Clean line from pre-stacker to pallet wrapper during planned and 
unplanned stops 
 Communicate with PMO and maintenance equipment failures or odd 
noises immediately 
 Keep PMO informed if the line is not running for more than 15 minutes or 
when repeated stoppages occur 
 Ensure line is set-up for 2 hrs. into the next shift 
 Train back-up operators as required 
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables - continued:
Operation 
 Coordinate/Assist with changeovers to ensure carboard/pallets and labels 
are changed in less than 25 minutes 
 Assist with foil changes as required 
 Ensure line is always clean from the laser to the pallet wrapper 
 Willing to have flexible break times if called upon to keep the factory 
producing 
 Ensure pallets are always available on the line 
 Efficiently clear jam-ups in pre-stacker 
 Continuously monitor/remove and communicate poor seals 
 Visually inspect finished pallets to ensure pallet is full 
 Visually inspect packaging quality 
 Ensure correct labels are applied 
 Ensure labels are being applied straight and within 2 inches of top/side of 
every pallet 
 Ensure retrieval code is printed on slabs clear and legible. 
 Ensure Band-all roll changes are completed efficiently 
 Any other tasks as necessary or designated.
Cleaning 
 Maintain clean and tidy work areas from the Pre-stacker to Pallet wrapper 
 Clean up your job area after a task has been completed or before you 
leave the job 
 Ensure tools and equipment are placed in designated areas when tasks 
are completed 
 Ensure all tools are returned to the shadow board after every task 
 Ensure flap bin is emptied before end of every shift 
 Assist PMO as requested to maintain the work area cleaned and 
organized throughout the shift 
Documentation 
 Register issues on Sticky Notes according to ROPEX policies and 
assure these are communicated thru the available Machine Boards. 
 Complete all changeover documentation to ensure smooth changeover 
Demonstrate Rockwool Values:
 Ambition, Integrity, Responsibility & Efficiency 
 Self motivated with drive, commitment, and high energy to motivate others 
 Be excellent at what you do and try to improve every day 
 Improve your areas productivity & quality by expressing your ideas 
towards Continuous Improvements 
 Be an effective team member and work efficiently with your shift team 
 Act on urgency when needed 

Basic Physical Requirements
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. The job is physically demanding at times. It does 
require good manual dexterity, good eyesight, and good mobility. The 
position requires a high level of concentration. 
Must be capable of performing the following with effective results and 
without personal injury: 
 The ability to lift 50 pounds 
 The ability to lift 100 pounds with another person 
 The ability to shovel heavy waste to shoulder height 
 The ability to work in non-climate-controlled conditions for 8-12 
hours daily 
 The ability to use sharp objects in a safe manner 
 Ability to wear protective + safety equipment 
Communication and Working Relationships 
The PMO - PMO reports directly to the Grodan Production Supervisor. 
This position has no direct reports. He/she works closely together with: 
 Maintenance 
 Warehouse 
 Yard 
 Production 
 Quality 
The PMO works closely with the Grodan Production Supervisor and gives 
instructions or directions to Grodan General Operators 
Other requirements 
To Understand and Comply with the following: 
 All company rules and policies 
 Report all accidents, incidents or near misses to your supervisor 
 Follow all lock out procedures and group lock out procedures. 
 Good people and training skills. 
Organizational Contacts
Inside Rockwool: 
 Yard Supervisor and Production Manager 
 Production and Shift personnel 
 Maintenance and Technical Personal 
 Quality Supervisor & Warehouse Supervisor 
 H + S Committee Members 
 Other crew members 
Professional Skills – Essential 
 Drive, commitment, positive attitude, and high energy 
 Must have a good understanding in how equipment operates 
 Good understanding of H+S requirements and works in a safe 
manner. 
 Must be a self-starter and a team player 
 Good people and communication skills: must be able to 
communicate well with all departments 
 The ability to read and understand written instructions 
 To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to 
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 
 Must be able to take direction and work at times with minimal 
supervision 
 Displays the Rockwool values of trust & empowerment, honesty, 
responsibility, efficiency, passion, and entrepreneurship 
 Adheres to and promotes ROPEX principles 
 Good problem-solving skills