Blown Film Operator I

TOPPAN Packaging • Elk Grove, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Blown Film Operator I sets up and operates blown film extrusion equipment to produce plastic film that meets customer specifications. The role includes preparing raw materials, monitoring production, performing quality checks, adjusting equipment to maintain product quality and consistency, and supporting safe, efficient production. The position works the C/D overnight shift, 5:45 PM to 6:15 AM, on a 12-hour continental schedule, in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, at $27.02 per hour. A $2,000 retention bonus is paid in two installments: $1,000 after 90 days of employment and $1,000 after 180 days; it is not paid at hire.

The operator follows established safety, food safety, sanitation, quality, and production documentation procedures, including GMPs, PRPs, and SOPs. The role also participates in TOPPAN’s Global Performance System activities, including 5Star, Pillar Teams, audits, and Near Miss reporting. Regular attendance and punctuality are required.

The minimum qualification is a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent job experience. Knowledge of blown film extrusion equipment and processes, plastic resins, co-extrusion, and film quality specifications is preferred. The company describes a Total Rewards package that may vary by location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent job experience.
• Ability to perform basic measurements and identify product defects.
• Willingness to follow safety procedures, sanitation requirements, and production documentation standards.
• Strong teamwork, reliability, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work a consistent 12-hour overnight shift.
• Ability to read, speak, and write English effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and production standards.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of or experience with blown film extrusion processes.
• Experience operating production machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of plastic resins and co-extrusion of different types of plastics.
• Knowledge of blown film extrusion equipment and production processes.
• Understanding of plastic resins, co-extrusion, and film quality specifications.
• Comfort using measuring instruments and performing quality inspections.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate blown film extrusion lines using plastic resin pellets to produce film that meets specifications.
• Install and change screens, adjust dies, and prepare trim scrap systems, palletizers, grinders, film winders, and pellet grinders.
• Set up and monitor raw material feeding systems.
• Visually inspect film for defects and use micrometers and other measuring devices to verify product dimensions.
• Adjust equipment as needed to maintain product quality and consistency.
• Conduct and document quality checks on intermediate products, including capacity, coefficient of friction (COF), gauge, and width.
• Maintain accurate records of material usage and production activities.
• Handle finished materials and ensure products meet established quality standards.
• Cut cores and replace or process trim boxes near grinders as needed.
• Participate in production line startups, changeovers, and equipment setup activities.
• Follow cleaning, sanitation, and housekeeping procedures, including completing sanitation checklists.
• Comply with GMPs, PRPs, SOPs, and applicable food safety requirements; promptly report food safety violations to management.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Participate in TOPPAN’s Global Performance System activities, including 5Star, Pillar Teams, audits, and Near Miss reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, including FSA and HSA options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program and well-being resources.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Company-paid and voluntary insurance plans, including life, personal accident, and disability coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• $2,000 retention bonus, paid as $1,000 after 90 days and $1,000 after 180 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED