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Operator, Reticulation

Woodbridge Foam Corp
  • Chattanooga, TN
    10 days ago

    Job Description

    Job Grade: N/A (NA)

    Business Unit: Technical Foam

    Hiring Manager: Kevin Blevins

    About Woodbridge

    We are innovators using advanced technology to manufacture next generation products. We are pioneers in foam technology science and provide our products to customers in multiple industries. We are a global team of over 7,000 teammates strong who are laser focused on quality, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We are proud to give back to the communities in which we live and work through our Woodbridge Cares programs that serves communities around the world through volunteerism and philanthropy. We are a people centric organization that has been awarded numerous recognitions for our commitment to manufacturing excellence and innovation. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of foam technology.

    Woodbridge Culture

    Woodbridge takes immense pride in its robust corporate (think people first, innovation, lets get to it, manufacturing focused) culture, which serves our customers, Teammates, and the world. Were thrilled to share that in 2024, Woodbridge has been awarded Deloitte's Best Managed designation for eight consecutive years. This accolade is not just an award; it's a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, inspiring you to be a part of our journey!

    Whats in it for you?

    • Competitive Compensation & Benefits Plan
    • Defined Contribution Plan with additional company match - Automatic company contribution to a top quartile retirement savings plan with more incentives to match
    • Flexible Working Hours
    • Employee Assistance Program with free access to health and wellness coaches
    • Continuous Learning Culture - We believe in Upskilling & Internal Promotions!

    Reticulation Chamber

    This job description reflects managements' assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

    Role Purpose

    Operate the reticulation chamber effectively to meet production demands while following HS&E practices and customer quality standards.

    Responsibilities

    The duties of the reticulation operator include, but are not limited to the following:

    Obtains a copy of the daily production schedule

    Operates the reticulation chamber

    Identifies process concerns using problem solving skills

    Inspects the foam for post reticulation defects

    Loads the reticulation chamber using a squeeze lift

    Notifies the production supervisor or team lead of any process concerns

    Practice and maintain 5s philosophy by maintaining area/equipment clean, well-ordered, and organized.

    Promotes teamwork & cooperation through the use of Lean tools, WPS, TWI, Book Club, 5S, TPM, etc., as well as support and promote the participation of Natural Work Teams.

    Perform additional duties as assigned by shift supervisor.

    Qualifications

    Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence& memos and able to write simple correspondence.

    Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

    Basic computer skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

    Mechanical/ skilled trade experience preferred

    Education / Experience

    Minimum

    Good communication skills, verbal and written.

    Language Skills

    Ability to read and interpret documents and training materials such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions as well as procedure manuals. Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills are required.

    Mathematical Skills

    Basic math skills required to include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of numbers, decimal and fractions.

    Reasoning Ability

    A successful employee would have the capability to decide the safest and most cost-effective manner to perform daily activities and have the understanding to ask for help or direction on any said function that he or she isn't completely sure

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    of. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

    Physical Demands

    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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

    Work Environment

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

    Equipment Used

    ATTENDANCE / Work Schedule

    Standard work hours will consist of eight hours per day, five days per week on an assigned shift.

    Schedule hours may be altered as required by business conditions. This may be more (or less) than eight hours per day or five days per week. An ability to work overtime or irregular hours to include Saturdays, Sundays and holidays is essential for this position.

    1st Shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm

    2nd Shift: 2:15pm - 10:45pm

    Woodbridge is committed to fostering a diverse workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants without regard to race, colour, ancestry, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know, and we will do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChattanooga, TN
    IndustryOther/Not Classified
    Company Size5,000 to 9,999 employees
    Year Founded1978
    Websitehttp://www.woodbridgegroup.com/

    Benefits

    Professional Development, Employee Events

    About Company

    LEAVE YOUR IMPRESSION on an entire industry and beyond

    At Woodbridge we push our limits every day. It’s simply who we are. When you join our team, you’ll use your skills to help support our customers, elevate our people, and leave the world better than we found it. This is a place where Teammates matter, ingenuity is expected, and innovation is fostered. And it all starts with you. We’re a leading global supplier of foam material technologies for automotive, commercial, recreational, packaging, healthcare and building products. People may know us for mastering foam technology science, but we are more than that. We leverage advanced technologies to build innovative products and tailored solutions. We build products that change our future.

    In our over 40-year history we can proudly say our key competitive strength has been our teammates and their commitment to continually improve. We’ve grown to more than 60 locations in 10 countries and continue to win awards like Canada’s Best Managed Companies. With over 7,500 Teammates worldwide, we’re recognized for our exceptional performance standards on safety, environmental stewardship, and enduring customer satisfaction in every market we serve. We’re well positioned and excited about our continued growth, as we embrace the fourth industrial revolution.

    Visit us at Woodbridgegroup.com and explore a career where you’ll achieve more than you can ever imagine.

    Skills

    • Coachingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Concreteunmatched
    • Depth Perceptionunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • Incentive Programsunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Mathematicsunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
    • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Philosophyunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Developmentunmatched
    • Production Managementunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Retirement Planunmatched
    • Sustainabilityunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Volunteer Experienceunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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