Industrial Operator [MCL, CPL, Slitter and/or Material Handling]

Industrial Operator - JD
This is a general job opening under which all applications will be reviewed by hiring managers and supervisors. Interviews will be conducted based on business needs, and the specific position for which a candidate may be interviewed will be determined following the interview process. Candidates may indicate their areas of interest in the questionnaire or during the interview.
Department : Industrial Operations (MCL / CPL / Slitter / Material Handling)
Reports to: Shift Supervisor / Area Manager
Location: Shreveport Plant
Employment type: Full-time; 12-hr shift work (rotating/weekends as required)
Position Summary
The Industrial Operator is responsible for safe , efficient , and high - quality operation of production lines and material - handling activities across MCL, CPL, Slitter, and warehouse/shipping areas . Operators follow all Operating Procedures (SOPs), Quality Management System (QMS) practices, and PPE requirements, maintain housekeeping, and ensure continuous line flow and correct data capture. All line operators carry a 2-way radio and remain available during the scheduled shift.
Core Responsibilities (may not apply to all)

• Safety & Compliance: Work strictly under safe-work practices, PPE, LOTO and departmental safety standards; participate in required training and report incidents/abnormalities immediately.
• Quality & QMS: Operate under QMS; perform visual/dimensional checks per procedures; document results and escalate non-conformities.
• Production Operation: Start-up/shut down equipment per SOPs; monitor controls, parameters, and product specs; support changeovers and threading as applicable.
• Data & Traceability: Record production, downtime, scrap, and coil/product disposition in MES/SAP or designated systems.
• Material Handling: Safely move, stage, load/unload coils and finished goods using forklifts and overhead cranes; tag/retag and scan for traceability.
• Housekeeping & 5S: Keep work areas clean and orderly; support 5S initiatives.
• Preventive Maintenance Support: Perform basic PM tasks and assist maintenance during troubleshooting and repairs; promptly report equipment issues.
• Shift Communication: Maintain pass-downs and radio communication; support cross-training and assist other areas during downtime as required.

Assignment Tracks (may be assigned to one or more)
A) MCL Operator

• Entry: Unpack and inspect feed coils; perform coil prep and welding; run cleaner section (titrations, parameters) and ensure accurate MES dispositions.
• Exit / Exit Inspector: Inspect surface, gauge, width, shape; perform OD banding and coil disposition; document results in SAP; support start-ups and lab sampling.
• Process: Monitor/optimize furnace (temperatures, atmosphere, dew point), air knives and coating weight control, tension leveler/skin pass as applicable; coordinate sections for line continuity.
• Lab Exit: Execute quality tests (mechanical properties, coating weights, pretreatment films); maintain calibrations and records.
• Process Utility: Assist threading, roll changes, pot gear/air knife work, day-tanks and inductions; handle zinc/alloy feed and SAP consumptions.

B) CPL Operator (Entry / Exit / Coaters / Scales / Packaging / Paint / Roll Grinding)

• Entry & Exit Inspector: Feed line, check raw material, follow schedule & specs; visually inspect and communicate adjustments; record in production systems.
• Primer & Finish Coater: Prepare correct paints (numeric codes), execute roll changes with maintenance support, keep tools compliant, and log accurately.
• Scales & Packaging: Weigh/verify, package to customer requirements, and record accurate comments; maintain orderly work area.
• Paint Receiving: Unload/receive/tag paints & chemicals; maintain FIFO, inventory scans, waste drum labeling/compacting, and EH&S support.
• Roll Grinding Operator: Resurface applicator rolls (MCL/CPL), manage diameters/specs, inspect journals/bearings, maintain machine and participate in PMs.

C) Slitter Operator / Slitter Helper

• Slitter Operator: Feed MES/SAP with operational data; verify schedule/specs; perform machine setup and adjustments; monitor raw material and stop out-of-spec processing.
• Slitter Helper : Stage material; load/unload; package and remove product; operate cranes/forklifts; ensure correct tagging; assist setups; weigh/verify material.

D) Material Handler (Shipping / Warehouse / CPL Exit / Floater / Packaging Machine / Team Leader)

• General MHD: Comply with SOPs and MHD DDP; complete equipment inspections; housekeeping & 5S; tagging/retagging; maintain certifications; perform rail movements and pass-down reports.
• Shipping / Warehouse / CPL Exit: Safely load/unload using forklift/overhead crane; scan/mark/stage loads; remove coils from CPL exit; manage hold-list movements and radiation detection.
• Floater / Team Leader: Verify coil IDs and SAP locations; displace rejected inventory; ensure equipment inspections; manage boxcar/transverse loads; lead task delegation, inventory checks, and discrepancy documentation.
• Packaging Machine Operator: Load/unload to wrapping machine; scan accurately; report packaging performance and issues; maintain area.

Competencies

• Safety focus and adherence to procedures and PPE.
• Basic Metallurgical Processes understanding for steel processing.
• QMS knowledge and disciplined documentation.
• SAP literacy for scanning, dispositions, and production entries.
• Teamwork & communication (radio use, pass-downs); leadership when assigned (Team Lead/Floater).
• Continuous improvement mindset and housekeeping/5S discipline.

Qualifications

• Education: Secondary/High School or Technical School.
• Experience: 1-2 years in industrial, steel, metalworking, logistics, maintenance, or compatible processes.
• Certifications (preferred/required by assignment): Forklift and Overhead Crane; Shuttle Wagon/Mule for rail movements; maintain current certifications.
• Languages: English.

Physical & Working Conditions

• Industrial environment with standing/walking, material handling, exposure to noise/heat, rotating shifts, overtime/weekends as needed.
• Must wear required PPE and comply with all safety procedures; participate in required training and audits.

Success Measures

• Safe work performance, follow attendance policy, near-miss reporting, and 5S discipline.
• Product quality within specification and accurate data recording.
• Throughput, changeover effectiveness, and minimal unplanned downtime via proper operation and timely escalation.