Production Operative

Huhtamaki; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Huhtamaki in Hammond, IN seeks a production operator to help produce packaging solutions that protect food, people and the planet. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will perform equipment setup, operate lines, monitor products for quality, and log data per the operations manual. The position requires a high school diploma and strong mechanical aptitude, with full-time, on-site employment and opportunities to contribute to safety and

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to monitor and record data using company software.
• Willingness to participate in safety and quality programs.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery to produce products to quality standards.
• Set up and clean equipment, adjust processes as directed.
• Record data and report issues to supervisor.
• Participate in safety activities and report near misses.
• Support changeovers and maintain efficient production runs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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.Always maintain a clean and safe working environment.Ensure that actions and the operation of relevant machinery are carried out to required safety standards considering the health and safety of themselves and others.Produce product to specified quality standards.Produce product to specified volumes.Adhere to appropriate production processes as outlined in the operations manual (or as directed by the Production Supervisor).Monitor and record appropriate data using company software/databases.Undertake operator preventative maintenance operations as outlined in the operations manual/PM Schedule (or as directed by the Production Supervisor).Set up and clean machinery as appropriate.Actively participate in behavioral safety activities and identify and reporting near misses.Actively participate in the Quality program ensuring the highest possible quality standards are always maintainedSafely and effectively carry out product changeovers as per production schedule.Always ensure the effective/efficient running of machinery and processes.Carry out adjustments to the machinery/process as out lined in the operations manual (or as directed by the Production Supervisor).Report any other relevant details to the Production Supervisor.Interact with colleagues and Production Supervisor as appropriate to the needs of the job.Carry out any additional duties as directed by the Production Supervisor.Education and ExperienceHigh School Diploma/GED.Strong mechanical aptitude is highly desirable.Strong problem solving/trouble shooting skills.Printing experience preferred and recommended.EnvironmentAudiovisual capabilities of speech, vision and hearing required, including peripheral vision and color discrimination capabilities.Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet .