Machine Operator

Level 2 GBL – Packaging Operator

Job Description:
Grodan – Packaging 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 – Packaging 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– Packaging 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 – Packaging 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 from the stacking robot to the pallet wrapper
including conveyor systems
 Monitor line to ensure continuous flow
 Clean line from stacking robot to pallets wrapper during planned and
unplanned stops
 Communicate with maintenance and PMO 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 top
crates are changed in less than 25 minutes
 Assist with drilling changes as required
 Ensure line is always clean from the stacking robot to the pallet wrapper
 Willing to have flexible break times if called upon to keep the factory
producing
 Continuously monitor/remove and communicate poor seals
 Visually inspect finished pallets to ensure applet is full
 Visually inspect packaging quality
 Ensure correct labels are applied
 Ensure retrieval code is printed clear and legible on blocks
 Ensure labels are being applied straight and within 2 inches of top/side of
every pallet
 Ensure straps are tight
 Ensure raw materials are kept full to avoid line stoppages
 Any other tasks as necessary or designated.
Cleaning
 Maintain clean and tidy work areas from the stacking robot 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
 Clean other areas as requested by the PMO/Lead hand or supervisor.
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
 

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

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.