Blown Film Operator I

TOPPAN Packaging Americas • Elk Grove, IL

1d • 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 position involves preparing raw materials, monitoring production, performing quality checks, and adjusting equipment to support product quality, safety, and production efficiency. The operator also handles finished materials, maintains production and material-use records, follows sanitation and food safety procedures, and participates in production startups and changeovers. This role is based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, and is described with a 12-hour continental schedule and a $2.00-per-hour shift differential. 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent job experience.
• Ability to read, speak, and write English effectively.
• 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.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and production standards.
• Ability to work a consistent 12-hour overnight shift.
• Experience operating production machinery in a manufacturing environment is identified as a desired qualification in the posting.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of or experience with blown film extrusion processes.
• Knowledge of blown film extrusion equipment and production processes.
• Understanding of plastic resins, co-extrusion of different types of plastics, and film quality specifications.
• Experience operating production machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• 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 Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Prerequisite Programs (PRPs), Standard Operating Procedures (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 successfully completing 90 days and $1,000 after successfully completing 180 days; not paid at hire.

What This Job Offers

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