At Wilsonart, we don’t just make surfaces—we build careers. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger: a company driven by innovation, grounded in values, and powered by people who care.
You’ll be surrounded by teammates who take pride in their work and look out for one another. You’ll have the chance to learn, grow and make a real impact. And you’ll be part of a company that believes winning means helping you succeed at work and in life.
Here, you’ll win with:
Support that keeps you well
Medical, dental, and life insurance
Company-paid short- and long-term disability
FSAs and dependent care options
Vision and legal benefits
Gym discounts and wellness clinics
Tuition reimbursement—for you and your dependents
Opportunities to grow
Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility
Training, coaching, and mentorship
Development programs to support your goals
Time for what matters
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
Prepare and maintain dry paper material to be treated through the melamine treater for production usage. While focusing on visual quality, make sure machines are running efficient at all times.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Work with management and the checkers to coordinate the running of the rolls scheduled for treatment.
2. Line rolls up to be treated and load on machines.
3. Obtain correct rolls (oldest P.O. first) of material and prepare for staging on unwind turret.
4. Check each roll for visual quality before it is to be run, vacuum or brush ends of rolls.
5. Prepare rolls of paper for splicing and make splice, keep tags from rolls to turn-in.
6. Thread and rethread machines as needed.
7. Set recipe/mix on blenders to meet specifications set by Product Quality Department specific to the material being run.
8. Follow all ISO procedures as written.
9. Keep machine running smoothly and efficiently, record and check off material run from schedule.
10. Maintain neat and accurate wet-end log and bar code system or ORACLE system.
11. Continual emphasis on quality during shift.
12. Help keep treater downtime to a minimum.
13. Keep area and machines clean, follow all cleaning procedures.
14. Regular attendance required.
Performs other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional and courteous manner.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
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Knowledge of products, treaters and the treatment of raw material.
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Operate equipment and machinery in a safe manner.
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Ability to operate lift truck equipment safely.
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Ability to read tape measure.
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Knowledge of safety standards applicable to the Melamine department and other pertinent rules/regulations governing work standards.
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Knowledge of hazardous materials and safe handling procedures.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
High School Graduate/GED or combination of work experience and education.
EXPERIENCE:
One year of work experience to include 6 months of Stacker experience and have working knowledge of all relevant Oracle transactions. If no candidate possesses this, the company will accept one year of industrial experience and have a good working knowledge of computers.
WORKING CONDITIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Heavy work. Tasks involves pushing / pulling of material up to 100lbs, lifting up to 85lbs from floor to mid-thigh, lift up to 50lbs from mid-thigh to shoulder, lift 40lbs from shoulder to overhead, carry up to 135lbs and standing and walking during a minimum ten hour shift.
ENVIRONMENT:
Located in an environment with regular exposure to fumes or odors, temperature extremes, or loud noises which cause noticeable discomfort or moderate risk of accident or illness. Examples: engineering, waste mgt, laundry workers and yards/grounds staff
We’re looking for people who are ready to learn, ready to lead and ready to make a difference. If that sounds like you, you can win at Wilsonart.
Wilsonart is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.
