Utility Operator

Trivium Packaging; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in metal packaging seeks a Utility Operator in Roanoke, Virginia. The candidate will support production efforts and ensure a clean and safe work environment. Responsibilities include operating machinery, complying with safety protocols, and contributing to process improvements. Ideal candidates should be team-oriented, reliable, and possess a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Punctual and reliable team member.
• Fork truck and floor scrubber certified.

Responsibilities

• Support production and perform general cleaning tasks.
• Comply with safety policies and participate in the Safety Program.
• Operate and maintain automated systems safely.

Skills

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Fork truck

Floor scrubber

Job description

Trivium Packaging is a global sustainability leader in metal packaging with more than 60 locations worldwide, nearly 8,000 employees, and an annual revenue of approximately €3.0 billion. Trivium serves a diverse range of customers in a variety of end markets such as food, seafood, pet food, nutrition, beauty and personal care, household care, and premium beverages.

Trivium wants to shape the industry and has embarked on an ambitious transformation journey. In the near term, focus is on building & upskilling the team, deciding where to play & how to win, and increasing financial performance by executing the Trivium Business System (commercial, operational, and supply chain excellence). Sustainability is embedded in our materials and in our actions. Trivium has ambitious sustainability targets and focuses exclusively on products that are infinitely recyclable. Our company sustainability journey has been awarded with a Platinum medal by EcoVadis, the world’s leading rating agent who allocated this award only to the top 1% of the >75000 companies reviewed. Sustainability is embedded in each and every function at Trivium, it‘s in our DNA. The global head office is at Amsterdam Airport; however, many people work in virtual teams from different countries. Our culture is results-driven, entrepreneurial, informal, and highly multicultural. Our people have a high degree of responsibility.

Summary:

Under the direction of the Operations Team Lead, the Utility Operator is responsible for supporting production and performing general cleaning and other tasks as assigned.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

Comply with safety policies and practices and participate in the plant Safety Program.

Maintain a safe work environment for self and all team members and equipment through daily 5S, housekeeping activities, vehicle safety checks and report all unsafe acts or conditions.

Ability to work any shift including 12-hour shifts, weekend shifts, holidays, maintenance days, etc.

Provide accurate reporting of safety, quality, production, and efficiency.

Work with team members to make recommendations for process improvements.

Operate and/or work around highly automated systems including robotic equipment.

Complete daily, weekly and monthly maintenance and housekeeping tasks on the bailer and receiving dock.

Manage recycling streams for 2-Piece and 3-Piece departments to include generating BOLs for scrap pickups as needed.

Clean a variety of machines and equipment, ranging from large stationary equipment to small mobile equipment.

Shall understand the Food Safety Policy, GMP’s, HACCP Principle and Food Safety Standard.

Ensure coils are unwrapped and ready to be consumed for the 2-Piece department.

Complete general plant housekeeping as needed to include operating the floor scrubber.

Perform production put away of finished goods as needed.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

Ability to operate a forklift safely and efficiently.

Ability to read and interpret written documentation.

Must be team oriented with high energy and initiative.

Proficient verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrates attention to detail.

Proven problem-solving experience.

Ability to operate a computer.

Must adhere to and support the Trivium Code of Conduct.

Ability to operate and/or work around highly automated industrial equipment safely and efficiently.

Ability to work with all levels of personnel.

Ability to complete safety, quality and production documentation as needed.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to adapt to changing initiatives.

Mechanical aptitude to fulfill essential duties, responsibilities, and accountabilities. (maintenance/operations positions only)

Education and/or Experience:

High School diploma or GED required.

Computer Skills:

Basic computer skills required

Other Skills and Abilities:

Team member must be punctual and reliable.

Fork truck and floor scrubber certified

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of their job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to handle and feel. The team member is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The team member may occasionally be required to work in non-permit required confined spaces, unless otherwise trained. There is no continual lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision as well as color recognition. Good hand/eye coordination is necessary.

Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, and Continuously 67-100% of the time.

Average hours per week: 40

Usual Shift worked is: 8 or 12 hours

Stand 67%

Sit 20%

Walk 35%

Lift 20%

Twist 20%

Squat 20%

Climb 30%

Bend (90-180 degrees) 35%

Reach above shoulders 2%

Work at heights 1%

Ascend / Descend Stairs 30%

This position requires ability to lift:

Up to 15 lbs.

Frequently

16-30 lbs.

Occasionally

31-50 lbs.

Occasionally

51-75 lbs.

Occasionally

76-100 lbs.

Seldom

Over 100 lbs.

Not required

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member may encounter while performing the essential functions of their job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is very loud. Team members must wear hearing protection and all other assigned personal protective equipment. Temperature can range from extreme cold (95 degrees). The atmosphere contains fumes, dust, and odors.

Mechanical and electrical from machinery.

Exposure to pinch points, cuts, burns, metal dust and slivers.

Daily work near chemicals that are hazardous and explosive.

The information on this job description indicates only the general nature and level of work performed by personnel assigned to this location . It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of personnel so classified. Minor changes in work assignment will not necessitate revision of this document.

BRINGING YOUR TRUE SELF TO WORK

To reach our goals, we know we need colleagues at all levels who are truly diverse in every way. That’s why we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our people and It’s business critical for us to ensure all our people have what they need to perform at their best and can be their true selves at work.

About the company

Trivium is a global company with industry-leading expertise in producing and supplying sustainable metal packaging

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