Production Operator ll

About the Role

Tekni-Plex is a globally integrated company that provides innovative solutions through material science and manufacturing technologies. The TekniPlex Consumer Products division focuses on collaborating with our clients and brands to bring innovative and sustainable solutions to market. Our unique company portfolio brings together industry experts and creative thinkers that work together to push the boundary on what is possible. It is our mission to find solutions that are aligned with client strategies and protect the integrity of our customer brands.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for the production and maintenance process in the machines assigned, under the Expert Manufacturing Technician (EMT) instructions.
• Follow guidance and procedures about production process, machine set up, change overs, and machine repairs (hands-on) to comply with production work orders within the required timeline, order, and quality.
• Ensure compliance with the Production Master Plan (PMP).
• Request and assure the use of the correct materials in assigned machines according to the bill of materials in the work orders.
• Pack products and make boxes, ensuring safe, legal, and quality products through assessment, inspections, and verifications of processes at all stages of manufacturing.
• Fulfill all company procedures, including but not limited to: Set/Up, change overs, GMPs, safety, quality, packaging specs, etc.
• Ensure every mechanism in the machines works properly to achieve production goals, analyze productivity, and proceed with necessary follow-ups.
• Provide useful information to the Expert Manufacturing Technician (EMT) to avoid problems, damage, and faults in the machines.
• Make fine adjustments under EMT support and assure compliance with operational standard parameters in assigned machines.
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out, and notify of any unsafe conditions to the Shift Supervisor, Shift Engineer, Manufacturing Manager, or Safety Coordinator.
• Perform maintenance activities, including cleaning, inspection, lubrication, and corrective routines, to ensure machines, molds, and auxiliary machines are in optimal condition per EMT instructions.
• Participate in preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance as per priorities and instructions provided by higher levels.
• Support peers with knowledge when needed.
• Actively participate in improvement projects and support organizational initiatives where value can be added.
• Participate in department meetings on asset efficiency, analyze root causes of failures, and provide solutions for improvement.
• Assist in training coordinated by HR when required.
• Report all work-related incidents.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Shift Engineer and/or managers.

Requirements

• Ability to commute/relocate to 4800 Lina Lane, Dublin, VA, 24084: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Telemedicine
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Term Life/AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Voluntary Buy-Up LTD
• Hospital Indemnity
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Daily Pay
• Business Travel Insurance
• Legal Plan
• Identity Protection

Tekni-Plex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.