Thermoform Operator

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. ⠀ DESCRIPTION The primary expectation is that a Thermoforming operator can monitor, troubleshoot and maintain operation of the extrusion, forming, trim, and full pack out processes for the rotary lid line thermoformer. The operator must be capable of restarting the lid line if the process is interrupted and starting the lid line from a cold start up. The operator must be capable of extruding, forming and trimming and packaging acceptable product. The operator must be able to maintain the tooling for the line. Description of Major Responsibilities Responsible for the operation for all systems of the rotary lid line to include, but not limited to material feed, extrusion & die, rotary former, trim press, grinder, TPI and packing systems. Start up, monitor and maintain operation of all system for the lid line including the ancillary equipment. Ability to trouble shoot and resolve process issues for all systems of the lid line. Ability to restart all systems in the lid line from a process interruption or a cold start. Ability to disassemble service and reinstall all forming tooling Monitors and records results of product samples on a scheduled basis to ensure quality standards are met and maintained. Makes process adjustments as needed. Direct assistance to maintenance in the troubleshooting and problem resolution for the line. All other duties assigned. REQUIREMENTS Physical Requirements Individual works in a manufacturing environment. Individual will work a set schedule including weekend work. Requires prolonged standing (60%) with occasional walking (35%) and sitting (5%). Individual will operate Carton Sealers, conveyor systems, Davis/STD. Extruders, forming and trim press stations, Conair loaders and blenders, Labeling equipment, grinders, vacuum pumps, and scales. Requires twisting at waist, bending/stooping, squatting/kneeling, climbing ladders and stairs. Individual will lift and carry up to 30 lbs. on a regular basis. Requires reaching above, at and below shoulders Qualifications Basic educational level background normally acquired through the completion of high school level programs leading to a diploma or equivalent preferred. Ability to see, read, distinguish letters and/or symbols. Requires near/far acuity and color vision. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds on a regular basis. Must be able to identify raw materials Must be able to operate a forklift truck and obtain annual certification. Requires above average mechanical aptitude. Requires the ability to communicate effectively with others. Must be able to work overtime as required to meet customer’s needs. Join us to shape the future together! We are global specialists in packaging for food and drink, dedicated to making every consumer experience enjoyable, consistent, and safe. We understand that packaging is about so much more than just what goes round a product. It's about building brands, protecting reputation, and opening up new opportunities in new markets. We have 78 manufacturing units in 34 countries with approximately 18,000 employees dedicated to supporting our customers' growth.