TITLE:

Drawer Department DET Operator STATUS:

Hourly

LOCATION

Toccoa

DEPARTMENT

Production

REPORTS TO

Mill Supervisor PURPOSE:

To perform the production process in order to optimize the use of all resources in meeting and/or exceeding established plant goals and client/customer expectations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Learn the DET machine to meet or exceed production goalsLearn the stacking procedureFollow all safety, quality, production, materials and plant policies and proceduresComplete all training required for operation of assigned areaAvailable to work assigned schedule and shift hours as necessary to meet client/customer requirementsOperate computer software necessary to assigned areaTrain new or back-up operators using certified peer trainer tools and techniquesResponsible for daily 5S/clean-up expectations for assigned areaParticipate on Kaizen, TPM and cross functional team events as requestedSelf-starter able to work independentlyPerform preventative maintenance on equipment as neededMust be able to learn Factory Floor System,Apply basic mathematical concepts, define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Support the mission/vision of the company through daily tasks and behavior that aligns with company culture/CITE principlesAll other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY

RESPONSIBILITIESThis job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Education, Experience and SkillsHigh School Diploma/GED preferred, in lieu of education, extensive knowledge of all processes associated within the scope of the respective team may be consideredManufacturing/work experience and willingness to learn to operate required positions in the team assignedRecord of successful team support, meeting work performance expectations and commitment toward continuous improvementExperience performing duties in a team environment committed to positive performance and SQDC goal achievementDemonstrate behavior that supports the company's core values and CITE principlesHas excellent communication skills with knowledge of Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook preferred

Language Skills:

Must read, analyze, and interpret common business documents such as packing lists, manifests, bills of lading, pallet tickets, or job orders. Must communicate effectively with co-workers and customers/clients in an effort to respond to common inquires or complaints.

Mathematical Skills:

Use basic mathematical concepts like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to such tasks as inventory control, material ordering, and job order verification.

Reasoning Skills:

Perceive problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interpret an assorted number of tasks or instructions.

PHYSICAL

DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, hear, crouch, use stairs to access work area, stand, bend, reach and feel with hands and arms and walk for entirety of shift. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Indoor and outdoor manufacturing environment. The noise level is usually moderate to high and requires the use of hearing protection. Safety protection, glasses, hearing, and gloves are required. Overtime required per overtime policy as production demands.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYERAmerican Woodmark Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, national origin, age, religion, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and/or expression; and it will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local discrimination laws. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any disability, which is unrelated to the ability to engage in the essential functions involved in the position for which application has been made either with or without reasonable accommodations.