HLN Bulkan Operator

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet
We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki.
You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together.
We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.
PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION OF JOB
Operates 2 or more assigned machines in Bulkan department while following safety standards, production schedule requirements, and Huhtamaki and customer specification requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Works safely at all times following Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), safe work practice policies and procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Capable of running equipment with no supervisionMakes necessary machine adjustments to keep the product within specificationsPerforms Set-up and change over machine as requiredRebuilds knife assemblies and remove/replace on cuttersChanges the winding belts and doctor blade for glue applicationAssist in mechanical PMPerforms Weekly Clean-up/PMPerforms Annual Clean upAssist packer with troubleshooting machine’sReplenishes and load material as required and also verifies and moves required material to work centersRuns machines adhering to department standardsPerforms, rejects, corrects quality issues and enter data into NWA system or by filling Q.A formsCompletes cold start up and shut down procedures, start and stop the machine and clear jams without assistanceTroubleshoot and correct malfunctions and reports to team lead the problem and suggest possible solutions (seam variation, bonding issue, tube length adjustments, ring ID)Correct quality defects caused by process variation with little to no help Loads and unloads unwind standsLoads the steel coils using magnetic hoistOperates material handling equipment (Big Joe, pallet jack, vacuum lifts, floor lifts, etc)Interprets shop order details and instructionsIssues materials accurately to shop ordersUnderstands and follows mixed copy proceduresAssist 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 systemPerforms shift change and order change without assistanceParticipates in Lean Events as scheduledAble to perform all tasks on two or more machines in the Bulkan departmentAdditional duties in the department as assignedCarries out environmental compliance tasks, as appropriate to the position.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibility
EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or GED preferred
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in the operation of industrial machinery (experience performing adjustments and repairs in a production environment preferred)Possess mechanical aptitude abilitiesUnderstand and be able to read product specifications and make changes as necessaryAbility to read/write in English; capable of acting to written or verbal instructionBasic understanding of math concept to complete production reporting requirementsBasic computer skills for use of systems: BPCS, TWI, Pi, Filemaker and NWA softwareMust have good communication, problem solving and decision-making skillsGood knowledge of small hand tools and how to use them correctlyGeneral understanding of glue and wax application is desiredAbility to use and understand measuring instruments accuratelyGeneral understanding of safety best practices, procedures and practices
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Must be able to identify product and quality defects and color variation using visionLift shaft weighing up to 50 lbs, push rolls rack weighing up to 500 lbs using moving equipmentAbility to climb ladder when neededConsistent hand movement, graspingBend, turn and stoop frequentlyMust be able to stand and walk 100% of working time
ENVIRONMENT
Will spend 100% (excluding breaks and lunch time) of time on the manufacturing floor with moderate noise levels and 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.
Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet.