Machine Operator (Night Shift)

Huhtamaki, Inc.; Batavia Township (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Huhtamaki, Inc. in Ohio seeks a Manufacturing Operator to run forming, slitting, die cutting, and printing equipment producing quality finished products per specifications. You will follow safety rules and optimize production with minimal waste.

You will perform minor maintenance, clear jams, inspect products, and support CI events while maintaining a clean, organized work area on all shifts. Experience with high-volume production is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written or oral instructions.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort with manual tasks.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate forming, slitting, die cutting, and printing equipment to produce quality finished product.
• Observe safety rules and minimize waste while meeting production specs.
• Perform minor machine maintenance and clear jams safely.
• Inspect product quality and report issues to supervision.
• Support housekeeping, CI initiatives, and data collection for maintenance.
• Provide relief for other production staff as needed.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Work with little supervision

Education

High school diploma

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.

Job Description

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. 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.