Production Operative

Huhtamaki; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Huhtamaki in Hammond, IN, is hiring a production operator to help manufacture sustainable packaging products. You will maintain a clean, safe work area, operate machinery, monitor quality, and record data as directed.

The role emphasizes safety, adherence to procedures, and collaboration with supervisors and team members. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and experience with printing processes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude desirable.
• Strong problem solving/troubleshooting skills.
• Printing experience preferred and recommended.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Operate machinery in accordance with safety standards.
• Produce product to specified quality standards and volumes.
• Follow production processes outlined in the manual or by the Production Supervisor.
• Monitor and record data using company software/databases.
• Perform operator preventive maintenance as directed.
• Set up and clean machinery as required.
• Participate in safety activities and report near misses.
• Contribute to the Quality program to maintain high standards.
• Carry out product changeovers safely per schedule.
• Ensure efficient running of machinery and processes.
• Make adjustments as directed by the Production Supervisor.
• Report relevant details to the Production Supervisor.
• Interact with colleagues and supervisor as needed.
• Carry out any additional duties as directed by the Production Supervisor

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Printing experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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.

Essential Functions

• 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 maintained
• Safely 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 Experience

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Strong mechanical aptitude is highly desirable.
• Strong problem solving/trouble shooting skills.
• Printing experience preferred and recommended.

Environment

Audiovisual capabilities of speech, vision and hearing required, including peripheral vision and color discrimination capabilities.

Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet.