General Production Worker

Huhtamaki; Batavia (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in sustainable packaging solutions is seeking dedicated professionals to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for inspecting, packing, and loading products, ensuring quality and safety throughout the process. The position requires effective communication and adherence to safety protocols while working in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The company values passion and commitment, offering a chance to contribute to their ambitious 2030 Strategy. If you are ready to make an impact and grow with a forward-thinking organization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform various job duties safely and efficiently.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, pack, and load products into shipping cases or onto pallets.
• Communicate effectively with team members regarding safety and quality.

Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Manage Multiple Tasks

Hands-on Experience with Computer Programs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Material Handling Equipment

Job description

Inspired to grow with your experience, learn and share with new colleagues?

Huhtamaki is a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions for consumers around the world, enabling wellbeing and convenience. Our innovative products protect on-the-go and on-the-shelf food and beverages, ensuring hygiene and safety, and help prevent food waste.

We are committed to protecting food, people and the planet and are on the lookout for passionate and consummate professionals to join our growing team to help us deliver on our ambitious 2030 Strategy. We look for colleagues who Care, Dare and Deliver.

Inspects, packs and loads components and completed product into shipping cases or onto pallets. Ensures accurate counts, correct product labeling, and safe loading of good quality product onto pallets.

Essential Functions

1. Must be able to work within any area of the operation as needed.
2. Must observe all Huhtamaki safety rules and use safe working methods and procedures at all times to avoid injury, injury to co-workers, or damage to company property.
3. Must be able to communicate with Machine Operators, Maintenance, Lead Operator or Supervisor/Manager when safety/quality/production/maintenance related issues arise.
4. Perform job requirements safely, efficiently and with minimum waste.
5. Load components and completed products onto pallets or into shipping cases.
6. Erect cartons and be able to make pallet labels.
7. Pack product into cases ensuring accurate quantity and quality.
8. Clear any jams using safe work procedures.
9. Inspect product throughout packing process and recognize product quality issues and report them to the Machine Operator/Lead Operator/Maintenance or Supervisor.
10. Interpret shop order details and instructions and communicate effectively with teammate(s).
11. Operate Material Handling equipment, specifically pallet jacks and pallet lifts.
12. Must be able to perform all other tasks as assigned by management.
13. Participate in SQF Housekeeping and Food Safety Programs. Provide plant housekeeping support.

Job Qualifications

Required

1. Demonstrated ability to perform and handle different job duties.
2. Demonstrated hands-on experience with computer programs/software, such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) preferred.
3. Ability to actively and effectively talk to and communicate with others.
4. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks.

Preferred

1. High school diploma or GED preferred.

Environment

Employee works in a manufacturing environment. Individual will work a set rotating 12-hour schedule including regular weekend work. Requires prolonged standing (90%) with occasional walking (10%). Requires twisting at waist, bending/stooping, squatting/kneeling. Incumbent will lift up to 30 lbs. on a regular basis and lift/carry more than 40 lbs. occasionally. Requires reaching at, above and below shoulder level.

Join us to shape the future together!