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

Performs packing tasks on assigned machines

SUPERVISORY RESPONSABILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibility

EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS :

High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• General understanding of safety rules
• Ability to read/write in English; capable of acting on written or verbal instruction.
• Basic understanding of math concepts to complete production reporting requirements
• Must possess basic computer skills for use of systems: BPCS, TWI, Pi, Filemaker and NWA software

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works safely at all times following Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), safe work practice policies and procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Complete cold start up and shut down procedures, start and stop the machine and clear jams when assigned to Pak Right machines.
• Verifies UPC, flavor and customer data against the product being produced
• Erects cartons and makes labels using shop orders
• Pack product into cases insuring accurate quantity and quality
• Inspects product throughout packing process; recognize product quality issues and report them immediately to Team Lead, Supervisor or Manager
• Performs quality checks and enters data into NWA
• Operates material handling equipment (Big Joe, pallet jack, vacuum lifts, floor lifts, scissor lift etc)
• Provides relief for other Packers
• Records production/downtime, data accurately in PI and BPCS system
• Performs shift change process and order change
• Performs daily machine clean up following procedure. Maintains department cleanliness to SQF standards (Safe Quality Food)
• Provides feedback immediately when there are machine issues (jams, abnormal noise on machine, glue gun issues, oil application issues, registration, scanner faults etc.)
• Participates in Lean Events as scheduled
• Trains on all applicable department procedures and JSA’s
• Trains new packers using the training syllabus
• Assists with performing quarterly and annual clean ups
• Understands HMI display messages and responds accordingly
• Carries out environmental compliance tasks, as appropriate to the position.

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Push cartons weighing up to 30 lbs from packing table/stands on to material conveyors
• Lift shaft weighing up to 50 lbs, push rolls weighing up to 70 lbs
• Ability to climb ladder when needed
• Consistent hand movement, grasping
• Extend arms above shoulder to move cases
• Bend, turn and stoop frequently
• Stand/sit for extended periods of tim