HLN CVC Winder 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

O perate all assigned machines in Convocan department and following safety standards, production schedule requirements, and Huhtamaki and customer specification requirements.

RESPONSABILITIES

• •Work safely at all times following Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), safe work practice policies and procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• •Load and unload unwind stands
• •Complete cold start up and shut down procedures (start and stop the machine and clear jams without assistance)
• •Cleans accumulators and trenches
• •Regulates machine by setting and adjusting controls to department condition sheets
• •Runs machines adhering to department standards
• •Performs general machine adjustments as described in the training syllabus

Troubleshoots and checks machine for malfunctions and calls for maintenance when needed

(i.e. – Air leaks, oil leaks, the machine running hot and making unusual sounds, seam variation, bonding issue, tube length adjustments, ring ID)

• •Interprets shop order details and instructions
• •Verifies and moves required material to work centers
• •Follows mixed copy procedures
• •Performs quality checks and enter data into NWA system
• •Assist the packer with changing rolls, dumping rings and assisting with flavor and size changes
• •Properly dismantles machinery and equipment when performing knife changes
• •Records production/downtime data accurately in PI and BPCS system
• •Performs shift change and order change without assistance
• •Performs daily machine clean up
• •Maintains department cleanliness to SQF (Safe Quality Standards) standards
• •Maintains correct and sufficient material on the floor at all times
• •Participates in Lean Events as scheduled
• •Able to perform tasks on multiple machines at one time

• •Rebuild knife assemblies and remove/replace on cutters
• •Changes winding belts and doctor blade for glue application
• •Assist during mechanical PM
• •Performs weekly Clean up/PM
• •Performs Annual Clean up
• •Assist packer with the troubleshooting cover machine
• •When needed reject poor quality material by filling out proper rejection forms for QA
• •Uses measuring instruments while performing job functions
• •Additional duties in the department as assigned
• •Carries out environmental compliance tasks, as appropriate to the position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSABILITIES

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)
• •Should posses mechanical aptitude abilities
• •Understand and be able to read product specifications is highly desired.
• •Ability to read/write in English; capable of acting to written or verbal instruction
• •Basic understanding of math concept to complete production reporting requirements

• •Must possess basic computer skills for use of systems: BPCS, TWI, Pi, Filemaker and NWA software
• •Should have good communication, problem solving and decision making skills
• •Good knowledge of small hand tools and how to use them correctly
• •General understanding of glue and wax application is desired

Good knowledge about cover machines is desired

General 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 work any shift and overtime as required by production demands.
• •Must be able to identify slight color variations.
• •Must be able to lift a minimum of 35lbs to shoulder height.
• •Must be able to climb stairs occasionally to clear jams from trim system/ accumulators.
• •Must be able to bend and stoop occasionally.
• •Must be able to stand and walk 100% of working time.
• •Lift empty pallet weighing up to 50 lbs, push rolls weighing up to 70 lbs

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 .