Huhtamaki
sustainable packaging solutions
HLNBulkanOperator
“HLN Bulkan Operator at Huhtamaki. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Operates 2 or more assigned machines in Bulkan department while following safety standards, production schedule requirements, and Huhtamaki and customer specification requirements.. Works safely at all times following Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), safe work practice policies and procedures and Good Manufacturing Pra”
What You'll Achieve.
make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable; ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world
Industry & Context.
problem solving skills; Troubleshoot and correct malfunctions; Correct quality defects caused by process variation
Must be able to identify product and quality defects and color variation using vision, Lift shaft weighing up to 50 lbs, push rolls rack weighing up to 500 lbs using moving equipment, Ability to climb ladder when needed, Consistent hand movement, grasping, Bend, turn and stoop frequently, Must be able to stand and walk 100% of working time, moderate noise levels, different ambient temperatures, Require the use of personal protective equipment including (but not limited to) hearing protection, safety glasses, arm sleeves, hair and beard net and steel toe shoes.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
minimum of 1 year of experience in the operation of industrial machinery, Ability to read/write in capable of acting to written or verbal instruction, Basic understanding of math concept to complete production reporting requirements, Basic computer skills for use of systems: BPCS, TWI, Pi, Filemaker and NWA software, Must have good communication, problem solving and decision-making skills, General understanding of safety best practices, procedures and practices, Must be able to identify product and quality defects and color variation using vision, Lift shaft weighing up to 50 lbs, push rolls rack weighing up to 500 lbs using moving equipment, Ability to climb ladder when needed, Consistent hand movement, grasping, Bend, turn and stoop frequently, Must be able to stand and walk 100% of working time
Nice to Have
experience performing adjustments and repairs in a production environment, General understanding of glue and wax application is desired
What You'll Do.
Operates 2 or more assigned machines in Bulkan department while following safety standards
production schedule requirements
and Huhtamaki and customer specification requirements.
Works safely at all times following Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)
safe work practice policies and procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Makes necessary machine adjustments to keep the product within specifications
Performs Set-up and change over machine as required
Rebuilds knife assemblies and remove/replace on cutters
Changes the winding belts and doctor blade for glue application
Assist in mechanical PM
Performs Weekly Clean-up/PM
Performs Annual Clean up
Assist packer with troubleshooting machine’s
Replenishes and load material as required and also verifies and moves required material to work centers
Runs machines adhering to department standards
corrects quality issues and enter data into NWA system or by filling Q. A forms
Completes cold start up and shut down procedures
start and stop the machine and clear jams without assistance
Troubleshoot and correct malfunctions and reports to team lead the problem and suggest possible solutions (seam variation
tube length adjustments
Correct quality defects caused by process variation with little to no help
Loads and unloads unwind stands
Loads the steel coils using magnetic hoist
Operates material handling equipment (Big Joe
Interprets shop order details and instructions
Issues materials accurately to shop orders
Understands and follows mixed copy procedures
Assist and verifies the packer with changing rolls
dumping excess material and assisting with flavor and size change (Proper Line Clearance)
Records production/downtime data accurately in PI and BPCS system
Performs shift change and order change without assistance
Participates in Lean Events as scheduled
Able to perform all tasks on two or more machines in the Bulkan department
Carries out environmental compliance tasks
as appropriate to the position.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working together; Assist packer with troubleshooting machine’s; Assist and verifies the packer with changing rolls, dumping excess material and assisting with flavor and size change (Proper Line Clearance); reports to team lead the problem and suggest possible solutions
Communication Scope
good communication skills
Process & Methodology
Participates in Lean Events as scheduled
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