Production Operator - Day Shift - Filtration Group Corp

Porex Corporation, a global leader in advanced porous solutions and a member company of the Filtration Group, opened its doors 58 years ago in a small building on Bay Street in Fairburn, Georgia. Today, Porex employs over 700 people around the world and partners with over 1,500 customers in 65 countries to deliver engineering and design innovations that turn their product ideas into reality.

In 2013, Porex became a member company of the Filtration Group.  Filtration Group is on a mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive.  Filtration Group began in 2009 and has rapidly grown to be a global leader in the highly attractive filtration industry.

Filtration Group is an affiliate of Madison Industries, one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world. Madison builds entrepreneurially driven, branded market leaders that are committed to making the world safer, healthier and more productive by creating innovative solutions that deliver outstanding customer value.  

Porex continues to excel as a global leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced porous solutions.  Porex’s unmatched technology expertise, commitment to stringent regulatory and quality standards and dedication to customer service continue to distinguish our products in the global marketplace.

From facilities around the world, Porex implements groundbreaking technologies and a depth of expertise to engineer the porous plastic solutions that help bring your next product to life – and create a safer, healthier and more productive world

Porex is an EOE, Drug, Tobacco and Alcohol Free Environment.

For more information about us, visit our website at www.porex.com 

** There are multiple openings for this position **

Job Summary:   Under direct supervision, manufactures parts in accordance with procedure MPP-000-039 using molds and automatic/semi-automatic machines.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Complies with all safety standards.
2. Uses appropriate personal protection equipment.
3. Uses the Standard Method Sheet to ensure the correct material, and methods.
4. Inspects attributes and variables as defined by the QCP.
5. Meets or exceeds required production levels.
6. Maintains cleanliness of molds and equipment.
7. Maintains an orderly and clean work environment at all times.
8. Follows all Company Policies and Codes of Conduct.
9. Operate molding and casting machines.
10. Follow manufacturing instructions and data sheets.
11. Operate compression or injection molding machines.
12. Read specifications to determine setup and prescribed temperature and time settings.
13. Pour material into mold.
14. Remove cured product from mold.
15. Inspect products for surface defects and flaws.
16. Ensure conformance to specifications.
17. Position and secure assembled mold and mold components.
18. Eliminate production of defective parts and products.
19. Take instructions from supervisors.
20. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent training and/or experience with a focus on general studies.

Experience: No experience related to the position.  Manufacturing experience helpful.

Other Skills and Abilities Required: 

1. Able to work effectively in a team environment
2. Must be dependable, punctual and committed to do the job right
3. Able to comprehend and follow written work instructions/procedures
4. Must be computer literate 

Physical Demands:  Medium Work - Lifting of 50 pounds maximum.

Must be able to continuously stand and perform repetitious tasks. Continuous use of hands and arms.

Production Operators need to be able to lift 50 pounds and work on their feet, while using tools to perform repetitive actions, for up to a 10-hour shift. Due to the time-sensitive nature of manufacturing, some workplaces have overtime requirements. In order to abide by certain OSHA and local environmental agency regulations, mandatory safety training, protective gear, and chemical handling procedures are required.

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