AstenJohnson is the leader in technical fabrics. Our drive to provide the best products and service in our industry is fueled by our associates and their drive to innovate. We want our associates to build careers here and become part of the fabric of our 230 year old company. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a workplace built on respect and purpose.

DEPARTMENT: Fiber
JOB TITLE: Take Up Operator
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Fiber Team Leader
CATEGORY: Machine Operator I
SCHEDULE: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Every other Wednesday (7am-7pm)

SUMMARY:
This is an entry level position - perfect opportunity to start your career with AJNW! Under direct supervision, keeps necessary records, reports rejects and failure patterns, performs workmanship and documentation checks. Works to sketches, diagrams, drawings, instructions, specifications and procedures, both written and verbal. Acts to maintain the integrity of processes and products.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs required visual appraisal, sampling, and product testing
• Uses phone, email, fax, or paging resources, as required
• Responds appropriately to system, process, or material problems
• Demonstrates required understanding of equipment function and controls
• Performs all tasks associated with consistent work area cleanliness
• Effectively uses all required computer and document resources
• Performs required tasks using appropriate tools and methods
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate material disposition, including recycling
• Performs required tasks using appropriate methods and equipment
• Uses appropriate resources to identify, locate or track materials
• Follows SOP’s using correct materials and tools
• Performs required tasks for product changeover and startup
• Generates/maintains required records, reports, logs, files, etc.
• Understands all job hazards, demonstrates safe behaviors
• Is aware of and effectively uses appropriate support resources
• Understands and applies all required instructions
• Knowledge of E1 and Data Access
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED TRAINING:

• Lock-out/Tag out
• Basic hazardous communication
• PPE
• Hook knife
• Emergency Response
• Scissors
• Doff stick
• Location of emergency stops
• Fork truck

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequent to continuous standing/walking
• Occasional lifting
• Ability to lift minimum of 75lbs on occasion

**Excellent benefits package to include (but not limited to): Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) company match, Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account, Short and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance and Supplemental life insurance for self, spouse and children, gym membership discounts, wellness program, referral bonus program, longevity bonuses, Attendance bonuses and much more!!

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.