What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator position at Huhtamaki, Inc.?
Inspired to grow with your experience, learn and share with new colleagues? Huhtamaki is a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions for consumers around the world, enabling wellbeing and convenience. Our innovative products protect on-the-go and on-the-shelf food and beverages, ensuring hygiene and safety, and help prevent food waste. We are committed to protecting food, people and the planet and are on the lookout for passionate and consummate professionals to join our growing team to help us deliver on our ambitious 2030 Strategy. We look for colleagues who Care, Dare and Deliver. Set up and adjust equipment on packaging line. Load pre-printed film and labels, adjust for proper alignment. Start and stop machines and equipment, clear jams. Load and maintain wrapper, shrink tunnel and carton sealer. Tend to article stacker/hand packs, palletizes articles and packages materials in a variety of methods, i.e., bundles, bags, boxes, shrink wrap, tied, etc. according to packaging specifications. Construct and assemble boxes and stage them for use. Inspect product for quality and visual defects. Monitor quality by visual inspection, testing, measuring, and recording results as required. Communicate to supervisor when defective product is discovered. Pull finished goods pallets, wrap, and place into finished goods storage. Rotate into all normal Machine Operator job assignments as needed throughout production departments. Sort, repack, clean, and perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor. Work with and through others to accomplish required tasks. Keep workstation, tables, and work area clean and free of tripping hazards Work safely and follow all GMP and PPE rules. This position works rotating shifts and weekends. Will work in a manufacturing environment. The ability to see, read, distinguish letters and/or symbols. Requires mechanical aptitude, near and far acuity vision. Must be able to learn and retain the part numbers and distinctions among various products. Must have legible handwriting. Requires the ability to communicate effectively with others. Overtime is required. Standing, stooping, kneeling, walking, twisting, bending, reaching, pulling for 10 hours during 12-hour shift. Lifting required up to 50 pounds frequently throughout the day. Tasks are performed in a production or warehouse environment which includes noise and moving equipment. All other duties as assigned by supervisor. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High School diploma or GED required. Experience in an industrial assembly line type environment or related type work preferred. Ability to communicate, reading and writing comprehension. Ability to follow directions. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Continuous 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. 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 to shape the future together! With over 100 years of history and a strong Nordic heritage, Huhtamaki operates in 37 countries and 103 locations around the world. Our team of around 18,000 dedicated professionals are working to deliver smart and sustainable next generation packaging. Our ambition is to become the first choice in sustainable packaging solutions. As part of our 2030 Strategy, we are dedicated to building a high-performance workforce and striving to be the best workplace for our employees. We genuinely care about each other and are committed to helping our talent thrive and develop. We are on a journey to shape a sustainable future - join us to redesign the future of sustainable packaging solutions.
