Machine Operator

Huhtamaki; Home Corner (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Huhtamaki is hiring for an on-site role on our packaging line. The position involves setting up equipment, loading materials, and operating machinery with responsibility for quality, safety, and efficiency on rotating shifts.

You will work in a manufacturing environment, inspect products, and collaborate with a team to meet production targets. Overtime and physical requirements are part of the job, with emphasis on GMP/PPE rules.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in an industrial assembly line environment preferred.
• Ability to communicate; reading and writing comprehension.
• Ability to follow directions.

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.
• Inspect product for quality and visual defects; monitor quality and record results.
• 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 assignments as needed.
• Sort, repack, clean and perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Reading & writing ability

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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. Help us protect food, people and the planet We’re on a mission to be the first choice in sustainable packaging solutions so we can protect food, people and the planet. We need talented people like you to make that happen. We’re growing as a business which is opening up new roles and opportunities so it’s an exciting time to join us. We promise to offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported and make an impact, so we can all focus on the future together.

Sounds like your sort of place? Your career, packaged with care.