Technical Process Operator

About the role

The Technical Process Operator (TPO) is responsible for operating and maintaining equipment in the production of plastic trash bags and food storage wrap. TPOs are assigned to one of four departments based on business needs: Conversion, Extrusion, Food, and Logistics.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment and processes according to specifications and standard operating procedures
• Keep raw materials, commodities, cartons, cases, and glue stocked during production periods
• Process scrap materials according to procedures
• Perform routine and unique mechanical and maintenance tasks in accordance with training level
• Remove or replace equipment parts and components with hand tools
• Troubleshoot equipment and process failures
• Conduct equipment set-up changes according to established procedures
• Complete required paperwork accurately
• Enter quality and production data into computer systems
• Perform housekeeping and work area organization tasks
• Communicate safety, quality, and production information to peers and management each day
• Train other TPOs

Requirements

• All new employees are hired for night shift (6P - 6A) and work a 2-2-3 schedule including holidays and weekends as required
• Starting pay rate is $22.60/hour plus $1.25/hour night shift premium
• TPOs must be able to perform the following essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation:
• Operate and maintain equipment and processes according to specifications and standard operating procedures
• Keep raw materials, commodities, cartons, cases, and glue stocked during production periods
• Process scrap materials according to procedures
• Perform routine and unique mechanical and maintenance tasks in accordance with training level
• Remove or replace equipment parts and components with hand tools
• Troubleshoot equipment and process failures
• Conduct equipment set-up changes according to established procedures
• Complete required paperwork accurately
• Enter quality and production data into computer systems
• Perform housekeeping and work area organization tasks
• Communicate safety, quality, and production information to peers and management each day
• Train other TPOs

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old
• Eligible for legal employment in the US

Skills

• Ability to operate and maintain equipment and processes according to specifications and standard operating procedures
• Knowledge of raw materials, commodities, cartons, cases, and glue handling
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and process failures
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to perform routine and unique mechanical and maintenance tasks
• Ability to complete paperwork accurately
• Ability to enter quality and production data into computer systems
• Ability to perform housekeeping and work area organization tasks
• Ability to communicate safety, quality, and production information to peers and management
• Ability to train other TPOs

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international
• Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being
• A flexible work environment, depending on your role
• Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing
• Half-day Fridays, depending on your location