Machine Operator (Night Shift)

Huhtamaki (UK); Batavia Township (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Huhtamaki is seeking production staff to operate forming, slitting, die cutting and printing equipment for quality finished products. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency and adherence to production specifications.

You will perform minor maintenance, handle materials, and support CI initiatives while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, ability to read instructions, good color vision, basic mechanical aptitude, and the capability to

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, understand and comprehend written or oral instruction
• Requires near/far acuity and color vision
• Basic mechanical aptitude and high volume production experience a plus
• Must be able to work with little supervision

Responsibilities

• Observe safety rules and use safe working methods to avoid injury and waste
• Perform minor machine and equipment maintenance
• Clear jams using safe work procedures
• Lift raw materials as needed to feed equipment
• Inspect product throughout forming process and report quality issues
• Interpret Shop packet details and instructions
• Provide relief for other Production Packers and Operators
• Maintain department cleanliness standards
• Operate Material handling equipment
• Participate in CI events
• Participate in AIB Housekeeping and Food Safety Programs
• Provide Supervisor and/or Team Leader data for periodic maintenance work

Skills

Reading comprehension

Color vision

Mechanical aptitude

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Summary of Primary Purpose

Operates various forming, slitting, die cutting, and printing equipment to produce quality finished product to manufacturing specifications.

Description of Major Responsibilities

• 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. Perform job requirements safely, within specified or shortest time possible, at lowest cost and with minimum waste.
• Perform minor machine and equipment maintenance
• Clear jams using safe work procedures.
• Lift raw materials as needed to feed equipment
• Inspect product throughout forming process; recognize product quality issues and reports to Supervisor or Team Leader.
• Interpret Shop packet details and instructions.
• Provide relief for other Production Packers and Operators.
• Maintain department cleanliness standards.
• Operate Material handling equipment.
• Participate in various CI events.
• Participate in AIB Housekeeping and Food Safety Programs. Provide plant housekeeping support.
• Provide Supervisor and/or Team Leader data for periodic maintenance work.

Physical Requirements

Employee works in a manufacturing environment. Individual will work a set 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.

Qualifications

• Requires basic educational level background normally acquired through the completion of high school level programs leading to a diploma or equivalent
• The ability to read, understand and comprehend written or oral instruction and the ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Requires near/far acuity and color vision.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and high volume production experience a plus.
• Must be able to work with little supervision.

Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet .