Huhtamaki
manufacturing
ThermoformingOperator
“Thermoforming Operator at Huhtamaki. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, Operates thermoforming machines, Troubleshoots the process. Operates thermoforming machines, trim presses, and immediate support equipment in a safe and efficient manner to produce a maximum quantity of high quality product with minimal scrap and downtime. Works safely and applies safe practices at all times”
What You'll Achieve.
produce a maximum quantity of high quality product with minimal scrap and downtime
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoots the process by identifying, analyzing, and correcting problems in form, trim, lip roller, and bagging processes; Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in a standardized situation
work on platforms at various heights, Employee must be able to work various hours and various shifts which may include overtime, The facility is a 24/7 operation which includes weekdays and weekends, Maintaining good attendance is required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school graduate or GED equivalent, Possess a valid State of Michigan drivers license, Ability to read and interpret documents including, but not limited to, safety rules, policies, procedures, quality specifications, and written reports or correspondence, Ability to communicate effectively with others, Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in small units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals, Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form, Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in a standardized situation, stand in a designated area for long periods of time, lift 30 pounds on a regular basis with no assistance and heavier weights with assistance, occasionally lift 30 pounds above shoulder height, stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, squat, and crouch, reach above, at, below, and to the side, while twisting body and twisting at waist, climb stairs and ladders on an occasional basis, pull non-powered pallet jacks while loaded with up to 1000 lbs of material, work on platforms at various heights, grip small pieces/parts, twist hands at wrist while gripping and/or carrying items, close vision, peripheral vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision, ability to adjust focus, sufficient hearing to be aware of sirens and horns which alert people to danger, wear PPE, follow GMP's, be trained in knife safety
Nice to Have
Previous fork lift driving experience helpful, Previous grinder experience helpful, one to two years' previous thermoforming experience preferred
What You'll Do.
Operates thermoforming machines
and immediate support equipment in a safe and efficient manner to produce a maximum quantity of high quality product with minimal scrap and downtime
Works safely and applies safe practices at all times
Removes and installs form tool inserts
Verifies and documents the equipment settings
and product specifications prior to start up and/or taking over the line
trim press and support equipment in a safe
Operates former adhering to predetermined parameter settings for the specific job
Troubleshoots the process by identifying
and correcting problems in form
and bagging processes
Immediately notifies Packers and QA of defective product
Inspects finished product routinely and records inspections
Accurately records process data including downtime
etc. on daily shift reports and/or project reports and forwards reports to the Supervisor
Communicates and coordinates activities with appropriate personnel
both inside and outside of the department including Maintenance
Performs Line Clearance at the end of each production run and prior to initiating the following start up of the next job
Identifies and labels film
and other process materials
and immediate support equipment and maintains a clean
safe work area continuously throughout the shift
Adheres to and complies to all General Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
Applies knowledge to improve production processes and procedures within set standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Communicates and coordinates activities with appropriate personnel, both inside and outside of the department including Maintenance, Warehouse, Tooling, and QA; Immediately notifies Packers and QA of defective product
Communication Scope
Ability to communicate effectively with others; Ability to read and interpret documents including, but not limited to, safety rules, policies, procedures, quality specifications, and written reports or correspondence
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