Job Summary: The Operator 1 position is integral to the production process at our WPC Extrusion Plant. This role involves performing, learning, and observing a variety of tasks to ensure quality control, efficient operations, and a clean, safe working environment. Responsibilities are categorized into "See," "Learn," "Do," and "Teach" as per our training and task prioritization framework.
 

Key Responsibilities:
Core Duties (DO)
•    Conduct color and defect inspections on boards.
•    Perform board measurements and align boards on carts.
•    Pull and band scrap boards, and prepare scrap bundles.
•    Prep carts for finished goods bundles, attach end tags, and package completed finished goods.
•    Label products accurately and ensure proper storage of tools after cleaning.
•    Operate banders, staple guns, and pull carts.
•    Refill banding roll carts and cut black slip sheeting.
•    Move completed, tagged units to designated locations (MCP).
•    Clear production line jam-ups and assist others in packaging and wrapping units.
•    Communicate defects and issues with operators, leads, and supervisors.
•    Inspect groove and side printing for accuracy.
•    Assist with First Piece Inspection (FPI) and line clearance.
•    Monitor raw material supplies and restock as necessary.
•    Isolate and identify defective products per established procedures.
•    Dust walls and equipment, and clean as per the instruction schedule.
•    Perform heavy cleaning tasks, such as truck dumps, and empty trash.
•    Weigh and manage wood bins before disposal.
•    Update Tier 1 boards and maintain accurate records (e.g., FPI, BOM, changeover forms).
Learning and Growth Tasks (LEARN)
•    Learn to string up extrusion lines.
•    Understand the operation of serialized labeling systems.
•    Assist with cooling water removal processes.
•    Monitor SPC screens to ensure production quality standards.
Observational Tasks (SEE)
•    Observe printing and adherence of completed product tags.
•    Ensure tagging and packaging meet required standards.
•    Witness updates and maintenance of production paperwork.
Qualifications and Skills:
•    Previous experience in a manufacturing or production setting is preferred but not required.
•    Basic mechanical aptitude and an eye for detail.
•    Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with team members.
•    Must be comfortable with physical labor, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
Physical Requirements
•    Strength & Endurance:
o    Lift and move boards, bundles, and raw materials weighing up to [insert specific weight, e.g., 50 lbs].
o    Perform repetitive tasks such as pulling scrap boards and operating tools like staple guns and banders.
o    Stand for extended periods during production tasks.
•    Mobility:
o    Bend, squat, and stretch to align boards, inspect defects, and clean equipment.
o    Walk frequently around the work area to assist with packaging, move tagged units, and monitor the production line.
o    Operate lift trucks and pull carts as needed.
•    Dexterity & Coordination:
o    Use hands and fingers to package goods, refill banding roll carts, and attach serialized labels accurately.
o    Handle tools (staple guns, banders) with precision.
o    Align and stack boards on carts and bundles consistently and efficiently.
•    Visual Acuity:
o    Inspect groove, side printing, and finished products for quality and defects.
o    Monitor SPC screens and ensure accurate labeling.
o    Perform color and defect inspections requiring close attention to detail.
•    Environmental Tolerance:
o    Work in a manufacturing environment that may include noise, vibrations, and varying temperatures.
o    Manage heavy cleaning tasks such as dusting walls, performing truck dumps, and clearing jam-ups.
o    Adapt to handling products in potentially dusty or wet conditions during cooling water removal or cleaning tasks.
•    Communication:
o    Ability to communicate defects and operational issues with team members.
o    Collaborate with others during jam-ups, packaging, and inspection tasks.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. We’re focused on exciting opportunities within the home, security and commercial building markets. Our driving purpose is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

At Fortune Brands, we’re building something big. We’re advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We’re delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $39,540 USD - $45,760 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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