Operator

Tetra Pak; Louisa (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Pak in Louisa, VA is seeking an Operator to maintain machines and perform autonomous maintenance (AM) and cleaning, inspection, and lubrication (CIL). You will follow production safety rules and procedures and identify anomalies with basic testing tasks.

As an Operator you will test products, troubleshoot equipment, monitor processes, assemble materials, and write improvement tags while maintaining a clean, safe work area. Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Dependable and reliable.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, understand and comply with work directions, training manuals, safety rules, and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment in manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Test products for quality assurance.
• Troubleshoot problems with equipment, devices or products by identifying root cause.
• Collect and weigh waste in correctly labelled barrels or other containers.
• Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
• Prepare and assemble materials, change film, attach labels to products.
• Fill out digital forms.
• Pack finished goods into correct packages and boxes and place on designated pallets.
• Write improvement tags for any operational, mechanical, safety, or environmental anomaly.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Autonomous Maintenance

Quality Testing

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day.

And we need people like you to make it happen.

We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day. And we need people like you to make it happen.

Job summary

Acquire the skills to maintain the machines as per autonomous maintenance (AM) and produce straws as per given methods that consider World Class Manufacturing (WCM) methods and quality parameters. You will:

• Follow production safety rules
• Work according to existing procedures/ Standards
• Execute basic Autonomous Maintenance (AM) operations and Cleaning, Inspection, Lubrication (CIL)
• Define anomalies and put tags
• Conduct basic/elementary quality tests
• Create One Point Lessons (OPLs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

This position is based in Louisa, VA. Tetra Pak Tubex Inc. does not offer relocation assistance or employment visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

What you will do

As an Operator your key responsibilities will be:

• Test products for quality assurance.
• Troubleshoot problems with equipment, devices or products by identifying root cause.
• Collect and weigh waste in correctly labelled barrels or other containers.
• Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
• Prepare and assemble materials, change film, attach labels to products
• Fill out digital forms.
• Pack finished goods into correct packages and boxes and place on designated pallets.
• Write improvement tags for any operational, mechanical, safety, or environmental anomaly.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Measurables:

• Efficiently performs routine production tasks as per established procedures
• Good quality output as per established norm
• Learn World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and autonomous maintenance (AM) skills to build sustainable performance in future

Key outputs and measurements

• Efficiently performs routine production tasks as per established procedures
• Good quality output as per established norm
• Learn World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and Autonomous Maintenance (AM) skills to build sustainable performance in future

Key Relationships

Production/Process Managers, Production/Process Associates, Production Process Experts, Lead Operators, Shift Leaders, colleagues in other functions in the factory

We believe you have

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Dependable and reliable
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read, understand and comply with work directions, training manuals, safety rules, and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment in manufacturing environment

Pay Equity

Tetra Pak provides the following compensation range that in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries forthe position across all US locations. Ranges are determined by role, level and responsibilities. Within the range, individual pay is defined by diverse factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, work location and others.

This compensation range is based onfull-timeschedule. The estimate displayed is just one component of Tetra Pak’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards include annual performance bonus, competitive benefits, and work-related allowances.

Annual Base Salary Range:$41,500 - $48,700 ($20-$23/hour)

Short-term Incentive (Variable Pay):eligible to performance incentive of 10%

Benefits:401k company match, paid time off, paid holidays, health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, Paid Parental Leave, and much more

We Offer You

• A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
• A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
• Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

This job posting expires on August 18th, 2026.

If you have any questions about your application, please contact Nicole Ortiz.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.