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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Set up and adjust equipment on packaging line. Load pre-printed film and labels, make adjustments for proper alignment.
- Start and stop machines and equipment, clear jams. Load and maintain wrapper, shrink tunnel and carton sealer.
- Tend article stacker/hand packs, palletizes articles and packages materials in a variety of methods, i.e., bundles, bags, boxes, shrink wrap, tied, etc. according to packaging specifications. Construct and assemble boxes and stage them for use.
- Inspect product for quality and visual defects.Monitor quality by visual inspection, testing, measuring and recording results as required. Communicate to supervisor when defective product is discovered.
- Pull finished goods pallets, wrap and place into finished goods storage.
- Rotate into all normal Machine Operator job assignments as needed throughout production departments.
- Sort, repack, clean and perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
- Work with and through others to accomplish required tasks.
- Keep workstation, tables and work area clean and free of tripping hazards
- Work safely and follow all GMP and PPE rules.
- All other duties as assigned by supervisor.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or GED required.
Experience in an industrial assembly line type environment or related type work preferred. Ability to communicate; reading and writing comprehension. Ability to follow directions.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- This position works rotating shifts and weekends.Will work in a manufacturing environment.The ability to see, read, distinguish letters and/or symbols.Requires mechanical aptitude, near and far acuity vision. Must be able to learn and retain the part numbers and distinctions among various products.Must have legible handwriting.Requires the ability to communicate effectively with others. Overtime is required.Standing, stooping, kneeling, walking, twisting, bending, reaching, pulling for 10+ hours during 12 hour shift. Lifting required up to 50 pounds frequently throughout the day. Tasks are performed in a production or warehouse environment which includes noise and moving equipment.
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 Machine Operator is responsible for setting up and adjusting equipment on the packaging line, loading materials, and ensuring product quality through inspection. Additional duties include maintaining a clean work area and communicating with supervisors regarding any defects.
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