Unwind

Owens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our three integrated businesses - Composites, Insulation, and Roofing - provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique material science, manufacturing, and market knowledge to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with approximately 20,000 employees in 33 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders, and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2021 sales of $8.5 billion. For more information, visitwww.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.

$24.31/hr

B Shift: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday alt. Wednesday 5:40pm-6:00am *comes with 11% shift differential

SUMMARY

All Brentwood team members will work in a safe manner to assist in production, warehousing, and distribution of high-quality product in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Title

The Unwind Operator works closely with the Coater and facer backer Operator(s) to produce quality product that meets our customer's specifications. Responsibilities include ensuring that the proper raw materials are used in accordance with the work order, are properly aligned along with the substrate being free from defect to the coater. Communication with the coater operator for any operational or substrate problems or changes is key.

Complete neat and accurate recording of operations data while utilizing the appropriate forms and codes. Work using control tools and techniques to improve processes for better raw material efficiency and productivity.

Monitor all facets of the Unwind area to ensure that policies, production SOP's and safety procedures are followed by all employees working in the area.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plant and Environmental Safety

• Lives the Owens Corning Safety Standard "Safer Together" and meets all safety requirements. Safety is a condition of employment.
• Complies with all plant rules and safety regulations.
• Ensures a safe work environment through strict adherence to OC's safety policies and procedures while producing and running the Unwind with controlled power and speed, quality activities and communication with facer backer, coater operators and supervisor as needed.
• Take personal ownership to work safely and hold other team members to the same high standards of safety.
• Communicates safety concerns and/or equipment problems/abnormalities to appropriate personnel, maintaining strong communication with the appropriate asset operators to ensure immediate action is taken for product out of spec.
• Inspect assets and equipment before use and throughout shift, keeping all equipment clean and operational.
• Notify supervisor immediately of any accident, near miss or on-the-job injury when it occurs, no matter how insignificant it may seem.
• Participates in the safety, quality, Autonomous Maintenance (AM), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and housekeeping programs as established within the plant; including but not limited to Focused Improvement Events, Safety Committee, Training, etc.
• Performs cleanup duties at workstations and/or equipment/machinery.
• Performs job tasks to reduce environmental impact and adheres to the environmental regulations and recycling procedures for waste disposal.
• Understands and ensures compliance with our Lock Tag Try system. Respect for the potential hazards within the manufacturing operation. Training and regular auditing of the process.

TPM

Participates in plant TPM initiatives - completing activities associated with TPM tasks (adheres to Clean Inspect Lubricate Tighten {CILT} standard, 5S).

• Continues to use TPM methodology to gain a better understanding of the equipment.
• Identifies and participates proactively in learning opportunities and develops expertise in those areas.
• Utilizes Focus Improvement tools to problem solve.
• Works to achieve zero injuries, zero defects and zero losses.
• During Preventive Maintenance (PM) days, uses time effectively to bring equipment to optimal condition for zero losses.
• Maintain Daily Management (DM) and Step Boards.

Quality

• Monitors raw material for quality defects to ensure there are no quality issues or process issues down the line.

Productivity

As training and experience facilitate:

• Work as team with other key operators to achieve high standards for Unwind operations, safety goals, and quality products
• Accurately produces quality product in accordance with work order(s) using proper set up and customer specifications, raw materials and SOP's:
• Ensure safety, set up, and quality specifications are consistent with the policy and effectively communicated to facer backer, coater operator, winder end employees and production supervisor.
• Reporting of product(s) that doesn't conform to the physical or appearance standards and specifications.
• Calculation of units of measures for all raw materials used/unused
• Neat and accurate recording of operational data using appropriate forms and code.
• MSDS knowledge of all raw materials used at unwind station
• Monitor all applications of unwind materials and component substrates, splicing procedure with glass, paper, and mixed substrates, tensions, adjustments, accumulator rack operations and thread-up procedures to ensure proper materials meet quality specifications
• Troubleshoot problems and work with team members and maintenance to solve problems
• Provide back up support to the coater operator and facer backer operators.
• Become a technical resource regarding the Unwind Operation process and equipment
• Utilize knowledge of accumulator rack, splicing, tension control and adjustments.
• Identify opportunities around procedures, efficiencies and housekeeping for the unwind and coater end operation
• Ensure the injury-free performance of team members
• Work in an environment characterized by mutual trust and respect, open and honest communications, teamwork and a passion for winning.
• Effectively learn change for his / her workgroup while maintaining high levels of engagement.
• Behaves consistently with desired Owens Corning employee characteristics and competencies
• Works closely with the coater and facer backer operators and production supervisor in a team-based environment that will ensure continuously improving product performance and employee efficiency.
• Ensure performance practices are consistent and within site policies and procedures

Other

• Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate.
• Support the training and development of colleagues.
• Demonstrates flexibility to changing priorities as business needs dictate.
• Identify and participate, proactively, in learning opportunities, and develop expertise in those areas.
• Follow standard operating procedures and processes.
• Can and is willing to make decisions. Know the chain of command to get support.
• Regular attendance on site and the ability to rotate varying shifts.
• All other duties as assigned or needed.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The employee should hold the following skills and abilities:

• Must have a solid understanding and continuous awareness while monitoring all products during production operations.

• Demonstrates a positive work ethic
• Demonstrated ability to identify and report safety issues.
• Must be able to work independently or in a team atmosphere with minimal direct supervision
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task while having a high attention to detail
• Basic mathematics skills
• Able to effectively communicate (read, write, speak, understand) English

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPETENCIES

• Work with a computer to perform basic data entry
• Demonstrate basic computer skills such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Pallet labeling system (IVC), Ignition and SAP.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Manufacturing or process related experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must:
  
  
  
  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Remain drug free.
  • Have work schedule flexibility (possible rotating shifts; mandatory overtime).
  • Effectively and efficiently perform up to 12-hour shifts (with breaks) in an industrial manufacturing environment:
    
    
    
    • While wearing applicable / mandatory PPE.
    • With exposure to:
      
      
      
      • Extreme temperature variation.
      • Sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable (hearing protection is provided).
      • Prolonged sitting, standing, walking, and/or using full upper / lower body movement for process.
      • Ink / dust / dirt / fumes.
      
      
      
      
    • With the ability to:
      
      
      
      • Distinguish colors and shading.
      • Handle, control, feed, or feel objects, tools, or product.
      • Climb / descend stairs / ladder, and / or work from heights as needed.
      • Become certified to operate a forklift (if/as needed).
      • Repetitively and freely:
        
        
        
        • Perform movements of body, hand, arm, leg.
        • Bend, twist, squat, walk, sit, stand; to include waist, back and knee motion.
        • Lift, push and pull 40lbs.
        
        
        
        
      
      
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.