The purpose of the Wrapper Technician position is to operate, adjust and clean the wrapping machine equipment. This position is also directly responsible for maintaining a supply of packaging materials: wrappers, glue, etc. The Wrapper Tech is also in charge of operating and adjusting the printing and labeling equipment. The target of this position is to provide correctly packaged material which is sealed, shrunk and palletized correctly in order to reduce waste and cost.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

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  Notify your supervisor immediately of any accident, near miss or on- the -job injury when it occurs no matter how insignificant it may seem.
• Take personal ownership to work safely each and everyday and hold other team members to the same high standards of safety
• Fix unsafe conditions and report them immediately to supervisor
• Clean and adjust packaging equipment
• Make minor repairs to packaging and notify supervisor of equipment malfunctions
• Visually inspect materials and remove defective materials
• Apply product identifications and codes
• Repair or report problems to supervisor
• Assist in repairing line breaks
• Direct and assist in rewraps
• When wrapping rolls, apply glue to wrapper, center roll and roll it down conveyor across wrapper
• Clear jams at palletizer and accumulating conveyors
• Assist with Front End breaks
• Keep work area clean

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  Any other task or duty that is assigned by the Team Leaders
• Participates in safety and housekeeping programs as established by Plant
• Avoid any problems leading to scrap or seconds
• Help Autocatchers stack off seconds as needed and work with other Front End personnel to keep entire Front End running smoothly
• Notify Team Leaders/SOL of equipment problems requiring work orders
• Follow up on work orders
• Use down time to clean and organize Front End area
• Participate in Process Teams, supporting the Team’s goals for each area of expectation on your shift.
• Comply with all plant rules
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Regular Attendance and the ability to work overtime as needed.
• All other duties as assigned or needed

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The employee should hold the following abilities:

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  Able to think under pressure and make quick decisions
• Ability to work well in a team or alone
• Good attention to detail
• Must be able to learn the responsibilities of this position. Ability to learn to drive a fork truck.

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES

The employee must be able to:

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  Must be able to operate a computer or other keyboard instrument
• Log into and navigate Owens Corning University (OCU) and accomplish required online training routinely

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

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  High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Some manufacturing experience is helpful

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to:

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  Ability to stand for 10 - 12 hours straight
• Able to climb and descend stairs for up to 12 hours continuously
• Lift and push and pull 50lbs. More than 100 times per day
• Able to do repetitive hand, arm, leg movements for 12 hours
• Must be able to squat, bend at the waist and knees freely
• Exposure to temperature extremes
• Exposure to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable
• Bending and twisting
• Able to climb on and off of fork truck
• Handle, control or feel objects, tools or control
• Able to work with fiberglass all day

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 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, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.