About this role
Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet
We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki.
You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together.
We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.
PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION OF JOB
Operates 2 or more assigned machines in Bulkan department while following safety standards, production schedule requirements, and Huhtamaki and customer specification requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works safely at all times following Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), safe work practice policies and procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Capable of running equipment with no supervision
- Makes necessary machine adjustments to keep the product within specifications
- Performs Set-up and change over machine as required
- Rebuilds knife assemblies and remove/replace on cutters
- Changes the winding belts and doctor blade for glue application
- Assist in mechanical PM
- Performs Weekly Clean-up/PM
- Performs Annual Clean up
- Assist packer with troubleshooting machine’s
- Replenishes and load material as required and also verifies and moves required material to work centers
- Runs machines adhering to department standards
- Performs, rejects, corrects quality issues and enter data into NWA system or by filling Q.A forms
- Completes cold start up and shut down procedures, start and stop the machine and clear jams without assistance
- Troubleshoot and correct malfunctions and reports to team lead the problem and suggest possible solutions (seam variation, bonding issue, tube length adjustments, ring ID)
- Correct quality defects caused by process variation with little to no help
- Loads and unloads unwind stands
- Loads the steel coils using magnetic hoist
- Operates material handling equipment (Big Joe, pallet jack, vacuum lifts, floor lifts, etc)
- Interprets shop order details and instructions
- Issues materials accurately to shop orders
- Understands and follows mixed copy procedures
- Assist and verifies the packer with changing rolls, dumping excess material and assisting with flavor and size change (Proper Line Clearance)
- Records production/downtime data accurately in PI and BPCS system
- Performs shift change and order change without assistance
- Participates in Lean Events as scheduled
- Able to perform all tasks on two or more machines in the Bulkan department
- Additional duties in the department as assigned
- Carries out environmental compliance tasks, as appropriate to the position.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibility
EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or GED preferred
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in the operation of industrial machinery (experience performing adjustments and repairs in a production environment preferred)
- Possess mechanical aptitude abilities
- Understand and be able to read product specifications and make changes as necessary
- Ability to read/write in English; capable of acting to written or verbal instruction
- Basic understanding of math concept to complete production reporting requirements
- Basic computer skills for use of systems: BPCS, TWI, Pi, Filemaker and NWA software
- Must have good communication, problem solving and decision-making skills
- Good knowledge of small hand tools and how to use them correctly
- General understanding of glue and wax application is desired
- Ability to use and understand measuring instruments accurately
- General understanding of safety best practices, procedures and practices
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Must be able to identify product and quality defects and color variation using vision
- Lift shaft weighing up to 50 lbs, push rolls rack weighing up to 500 lbs using moving equipment
- Ability to climb ladder when needed
- Consistent hand movement, grasping
- Bend, turn and stoop frequently
- Must be able to stand and walk 100% of working time
ENVIRONMENT
Will spend 100% (excluding breaks and lunch time) of time on the manufacturing floor with moderate noise levels and different ambient temperatures. Require the use of personal protective equipment including (but not limited to) hearing protection, safety glasses, arm sleeves, hair and beard net and steel toe shoes.
Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet.
Other facts
About Huhtamaki
Huhtamaki is a leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions for consumers around the world. Our innovative products protect on-the-go and on-the-shelf food and beverages, and personal care products, ensuring hygiene and safety, driving accessibility and affordability, and helping prevent food waste. We embed sustainability in everything we do.
Huhtamaki has over 100 years of history and a strong Nordic heritage. Our around 18 000 professionals are operating in 36 countries and 101 locations around the world. Our values are Care Dare Deliver. In 2024 Huhtamaki’s net sales totaled EUR 4.1 billion. Huhtamäki Oyj is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki and the head office is in Espoo, Finland. Find out more about how we are protecting food, people and the planet at www.huhtamaki.com.
What you'll do
- The operator is responsible for operating multiple machines in the Bulkan department while adhering to safety standards and production requirements. They will also troubleshoot machine malfunctions and ensure product quality.
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