Mfg. Process Asst. B

Huhtamaki; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K

Pension

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Wellness program

Onsite medical staff

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Huhtamaki in Waterville, Maine is seeking a Manufacturing Process Assistant B to support production on a 12-hour rotating shift. The role emphasizes adherence to production standards, machine packing, and safe, efficient operation within a fast-paced environment.

The candidate will collaborate with teams to maintain line clearance, manage production schedules, and fill in as needed on their shift, ensuring high-quality output and strong housekeeping on assigned machines.

Qualifications

• Ability to comprehend manufacturing specifications.
• Proficient with personal computers and basic software.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Demonstrates a high level of technical competencies.

Responsibilities

• Pack out Production Machines for assigned sets.
• Maintain production standards for Broke.
• Adhere to Line Clearance Procedures for product changes.
• Understand and align with the production schedule.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas around machines.
• Fill in for vacancies on their shift as needed.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner.
• 3 on 3 off shift schedule or other shifts as assigned.
• Perform pallet hauling, cleaning, rework and packing duties.
• Handle offline wrapper packing and restock manufacturing supplies.
• Move materials within the machine room and assist with related duties.

Skills

Manufacturing specs

PC literacy

Communication skills

Technical competency

Job description

Your opportunity

We’re currently looking for a Mfg. Process Asst. B at our Huhtamaki plant in Waterville, Maine and you should be within reasonable commuting distance from here. You will be working on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.

What you’ll be doing

• Essential Functions: (But not limited to)
  • Ability to pack out Production Machine(s) of assigned sets
  • Ability to maintain Production Standards for Broke
  • Ability to adhere and understand Line Clearance Procedures for Product changes
  • Knowledge of production schedule
  • Maintain excellent housekeeping on assigned machines
  • May be assigned to fill unforeseen vacancies at any time on their shift
  • Work in a safe and efficient manner
  • 3 on 3 off schedule, or other shifts as assigned
• Other duties as assigned (but not limited to):
  • Pallet Hauling and LPN Duties
  • Cleaning Duties, Dry Ice
  • Rework
  • Packing Duties
  • Offline Wrapper Packing
  • Restock Manufacturing Supplies
  • Material Handling within the machine room
  • Off-Line Wrapping Asst Duties

What you’ll bring to the role

• 1. Ability to Comprehend Manufacturing specifications
• 2. Personal Computer literacy.
• 3. Ability to effectively communicate
• 4. High level of technical competencies

Physical Requirements:

• 1. Visual acuity (corrected) to read directions and prints and to inspect machined parts, product to ensure parts meet specifications.
• 2. Manual dexterity is sufficient to operate machinery for precision work.
• 3. Physical ability to do work requiring frequent stooping, standing, squatting, bending, crawling, climbing, twisting, and lifting of 50 pounds.
• 4. Values similar to ours: Care, Dare and Deliver

What we offer in return

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. Huhtamaki offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, and a pension. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonus program, wellness program, onsite medical staff, monthly employee plate store benefits, monthly onsite boot truck, and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You’ll also enjoy Paid Time Off and holiday pay because we believe a work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture

Starting Rate: $25.32 per hour

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