Production Operative

Huhtamaki; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Huhtamaki in Hammond, IN is seeking a Production Operator to help manufacture sustainable packaging products on the shop floor. You will operate and set up machinery, monitor quality data, and participate in safety and maintenance activities to keep lines running smoothly.

The role emphasizes a strong mechanical aptitude, problem solving, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment with a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Produce product to specified quality standards and volumes.
• Set up and operate machinery per the operations manual.
• Monitor data using company software/databases.
• Perform operator preventative maintenance as scheduled.
• Carry out product changeovers safely as directed.
• Report issues to the Production Supervisor.
• Support the Quality program to uphold high standards.

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 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 FunctionsAlways 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 .