KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Model Printpack's Core Values (https://www.printpack.com/core-values/)

• Foster an environment focused on safety. Including but not limited to: performing machine safety audits, behavior-based safety observations, identifying near misses and opportunities for improvement, driving associate engagement on shift, performing lock out tag out

• Set up and/or operate equipment (Extruder, vacuum pumps, material blenders, heated equipment, mobile pallet jacks, hoists, micrometers, microscopes, vision systems, edge trim or calibrated scales).

• Audit process parameters, documenting and ensuring correct inputs for product quality, per customer specifications.

• Perform basic operator Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Daily Team Maintenance (DTM) to avoid shutdowns.

• Swiftly identify and troubleshoot minor equipment failures

• Recognize product quality defects and make process adjustments to correct

• Recognize and respond to material handling issues (blender, scales, dryers, etc.)

• Meet changing production needs by performing product changeovers, replacing screens, dies and inserts according to manufacturing specifications

• Weigh and mix pelletized or granular thermoplastic materials.

• Maintain compliance with safe handling procedures to prevent accidents and spillage.

• Read and follow production schematics to produce products in line with design and manufacturing standards.

• Maintain compliance with food safety regulations

• Ability to use computer system such as Microsoft Office and Inventory Managing Software

Additional Key Responsibilities include:

• Backfill for the shift supervisor position to include planning and organizing the shifts production needs

• Verify daily production requirement/changeover needs, verify condition of shift turnover and material supply levels

• Support/drive investigations to respond to customer complaints

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the extrusion process and related equipment to train and develop associates on shift

• Identify areas for improvement regarding cost, time, quality, and safety.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• High School Diploma/GED or minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience.

• Minimum of 1 year experience operating heavy machinery or equipment.

• Ability to obtain forklift certification.

• Mechanically inclined.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to wear required PPE (hearing protection, safety glasses, hairnet, uniforms, and steel-toed shoes)

• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays (36/48 weekly shift), as needed.

Preferred:

• Previous experience working with Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts.

• Previous experience using industry standard tools (pneumatic and electrical)

• Previous experience with Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite or Inventory Managing Software

• Extrusion Master Tech Certification from Printpack Rigid or the ability to obtain Master Tech Certification within 1 year of hire

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no direct supervisory duties.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift up to 65 lbs.

• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time.

• Ability to perform the following: bending, lifting, repetitive motions, walking, and squatting.