SUMMARY: The Converter Operator – Class I is accountable to the Asphalt Production Leader and Operations Leader for the continuous improvement of housekeeping, safety of plant personnel, environmental compliance, quality, and cost consistent with overall plant goals. The Converter Operator – Class I will develop and maintain an environment where employees work together safely to produce quality products and services that meets our customer’s requirements and maximize company earnings. The Converter Operator – Class I will act as coach, facilitator, and leader for the Converter Operator, Advanced Q.C. Technician and Bulk Truck Loader on their respective shift.

Job: Converter Operator – Class I Probation

Shift: 7pm-7am

Base Rate: $24.11

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Take personal ownership to work safely each and everyday and hold other team members to the same high standards of safety
• Notify the Operations Leader immediately of any accident, near miss or injury when it occurs no matter how insignificant it may seem
• Fix unsafe conditions and report them immediately to plant leader
• Responsible for team safety, production, product quality, and material/labor efficiency
• Work closely with operators and maintenance in troubleshooting process problems
• Provide excellent communications and planning
• Comply with good housekeeping practices and insure work areas are clean and picked up
• Follow all environmental compliance polices & programs
• Attend and participate in meetings and training
• Achieve maximum throughput and efficiencies at the lowest possible costs, within prescribed quality levels
• Complete required daily reports including but not limited to Marsec Level, LEL reporting, Shift status, Converter Operations, Blending Operations, Cutback Production, MSA production, etc.
• Perform administrative tasks of data entry, BOL processing, production entry, receiving, and general organization
• Maintain good working relationship with carriers while coordinating carriers for delivery of raw materials and pickup of finished product
• Tank Gauging knowledge and ability.
• Loading and unloading trucks as needed and ensure proper procedures are followed.
• Maintain a close partnership with the Operations Leader to implement site process improvements, improve product quality, and jointly work toward the achievement of site goals
• All the additional Converter Operator, Advanced Q.C. Technician, and Bulk Truck Loader accountabilities not specifically listed here.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES :The employee should hold the following abilities:

• Supervisory skills and experience
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Professional & technical knowledge
• Working knowledge of production operations
• Safety & environmental knowledge
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills to ensure that issues, inconsistencies, and inefficiencies are identified and resolved in a timely manner
• Proven commitment to employee safety and health not only through own actions but by facilitating EH&S initiatives within the facility

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES

The employee must be able to:

• Log into and navigate Globalink to access PeopleSoft for paycheck/benefits enrollment information
• Log into and navigate Owens Corning University (OCU) and accomplish required online training routinely
• Good computer skills including Allen Bradley panel views
• Experience with and working knowledge of SAP. Requires minimum abilities of being able to log into and navigate SAP for production order processing and other required duties.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency
• Operations Knowledge in all the following areas (not all inclusive): Boilers, Incinerator, Preheaters, Hot Oil system, Tank Burners, Truck Loading/Unloading, Railcar Unloading, Barge Unloading, Acid System, and Computer Control Operations.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to:

• Ability to work for up to 8 hours in extreme hold/cold manufacturing environment
• Walk/Stand on concrete floors continuously for up to 8 hours
• Routinely ascend and descend stairs and ladders as work area requires
• Safeguard self with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – steel toed shoes, ear plugs, eye protection, hard hat, gloves (glasses, goggles, and/or facemask) as necessary for task.
• Exposure to sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable
• Bending or twisting
• Ability to move up to 40 lbs without assistance

About Owens Corning

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 19,000 employees in 31 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 2022 sales of $9.8 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.