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Print box labels and tank labels for all tanks wound and placed on the production line during the assigned shift.
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Prepare enough boxes for all tanks wound and placed on the line during the shift.
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Prepare enough base boxes to start the shift. If a box has only one layer remaining, empty it and replace it with a full box.
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Flame and tape all 16" bases required for tanks wound and placed on the line during the shift.
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Flame all 14" bases required for tanks wound and placed on the line during the shift.
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Prepare all required 16" and/or 14" single boxes for tanks wound and placed on the line.
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Perform final visual quality control before tanks are boxed. Inspect each tank for cosmetic or workmanship issues, including loose or fuzzy strands, dry areas, or areas requiring spray/resin on the inlet or threads. Set aside questionable tanks and notify Quality Control or a supervisor.
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Take tanks requiring rerolling or recirculation to the appropriate winder for rework. If no winder is available for that color, place the tank in a box and label it with the winder number, shift, and reason for rework.
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Record tanks that cannot be repaired by the boxer or winder on the scrap sheet. Complete the scrap documentation and dispose of the tank in the designated compactor.
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For tanks 60" or taller, bases must be flamed and glued, and the tank must be properly leveled.
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Sand and spray tails on all Cabinet Plug, T&B No Base, and 16" tanks.
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Use the designated drill to clean the inlet on all T&B tank bottoms, except UF tanks.
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Place the appropriate shift sticker on all gaylords and single boxes.
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When returning boxes to Shipping, place them in the proper row and stack them correctly.
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Switch all dome-hole equipment to the proper tank size for the tanks currently on the production line.
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After cutting a dome hole, file around the edge, apply glue, and place the tank under the designated light source for at least one minute.
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Bring out new skids of gaylords, unbundle them, and remove protective cardboard and plastic strapping.
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Restock skids, foam collars, tape, staples, black base glue, and other required supplies as needed.
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Return hangers to the winding department.
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At the end of the shift, or when finished using the equipment, clean out and underneath the dome-hole cutter machine.
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Remove all food and candy wrappers, used gloves, cups, and other trash from the boxing table.
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Remove all scrap skids and cardboard from the work area.
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Sweep the boxing area, empty garbage, and place waste in the designated compactor.
