Printer

Huhtamaki; Home Corner (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Huhtamaki in Indiana is seeking an experienced production technician to manage raw materials and operate equipment on the shop floor. You will move rolls, perform splicing operations, and ensure efficient setup and changeovers while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include handling coatings/inks, preparing rewind shafts, and supporting plate mounting and maintenance tasks. The role requires color acuity, forklift certification, and willingness to work any shift in a

Qualifications

• Must pass a color acuity test.
• Requires mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read, learn, understand, and apply policies.
• Must be able to operate a forklift and obtain annual certification.
• Able to work any shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Accurately manage raw materials within the established system.
• Move rolls and pallets with forklift or clamp truck.
• Clean and maintain all equipment and materials; clean after each changeover.
• Prepare rolls properly to function efficiently in the splicing operation.
• Accurately execute splicing of two rolls and determine splice timing to minimize waste.
• Manage viscosity and pH of coatings and inks within tolerances.
• Prepare rewind shafts and understand rewind section functions.
• Perform support functions (plate mounting, wastewater, anilox cleaning).
• Follow directions from Lead Operator; observe safety policies; participate in safety programs.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Reading ability

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Clamp truck

MS Office

Job description

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planetWe 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 DUTIESo Accurate management of raw materials within the established system.o Manage the movement of rolls and pallets with a fork lift truck or clamp truck.o Clean and maintain all equipment and materials. Clean required equipment after each changeover as instructed.o Prepare rolls properly to function efficiently in the splicing operation.o Accurately execute the splicing of two rolls. Understand all functions of the splicing equipment and understand how to determine the proper splice timing to minimize waste.o Manage the viscosity and pH of coatings and inks within established tolerances.o Properly prepare rewind shafts and effectively understand the functions of the rewind section.o Perform support functions, i.e. plate mounting, wastewater, anilox cleaning, etc.o Follow directions from Lead Operatorso Observes all safety and company policies and participates in company safety programs. Work safely and follow all AIB, GMP and PPE guidelines. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Comply with daily housekeeping and MSS requirements.o All other duties as assigned by supervisor.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEHigh School diploma or GED required. Requires three years of experience in printing.JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTSThe ability to read, learns, understand, and consistently apply all policies, procedures including safety. Ability to see, read, distinguish letters and/or symbols; must pass a color acuity test. Requires mechanical aptitude. Ability to communicate verbally and written effectively and possess good interpersonal skills. Must be able to operate a forklift and clamp truck and obtain annual certification. Will work in a manufacturing environment and will use the following equipment: Computer, MS office software, hand and power tools.Must be able to perform responsibilities with minimal supervision. Needs to demonstrate a strong work ethic. Must be willing to learn and perform all tasks and duties required in the department. Must be able to work any shift schedule.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSContinuous mental and visual attention performing diversified activities requiring constant alertness. Requires constant walking and standing a great amount of time in extreme heat with a moderate amount of exposure to extreme cold, dampness, heights, vibration, skin/lung irritants. A moderate amount of time will be spent sitting, walking, climbing, bending/twisting, pushing/pulling, carrying, reaching out/above shoulders, climbing ladders. Ability to lift up to 50+ pounds occasionally and lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. A great amount of time will be spent lifting/lowering and crouching. A great amount of time will be spent in a noisy environment.Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet .