HLN Bulkan Operator

Huhtamaki•Los Angeles, CA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates 2 or more assigned machines in Bulkan department while following safety standards, production schedule requirements, and Huhtamaki and customer specification requirements. Huhtamaki is a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions, aiming to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. The company ensures the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people worldwide. This role offers a place where employees can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred
Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in the operation of industrial machinery
Possess mechanical aptitude abilities
Understand and be able to read product specifications and make changes as necessary
Ability to read/write in English; capable of acting to written or verbal instruction
Basic understanding of math concept to complete production reporting requirements
Basic computer skills for use of systems: BPCS, TWI, Pi, Filemaker and NWA software
Must have good communication, problem solving and decision-making skills
Good knowledge of small hand tools and how to use them correctly
Ability to use and understand measuring instruments accurately
General understanding of safety best practices, procedures and practices
Must be able to identify product and quality defects and color variation using vision
Lift shaft weighing up to 50 lbs, push rolls rack weighing up to 500 lbs using moving equipment
Ability to climb ladder when needed
Consistent hand movement, grasping
Bend, turn and stoop frequently
Must be able to stand and walk 100% of working time

Nice To Haves

experience performing adjustments and repairs in a production environment preferred
General understanding of glue and wax application is desired

Responsibilities

Works safely at all times following Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), safe work practice policies and procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Capable of running equipment with no supervision
Makes necessary machine adjustments to keep the product within specifications
Performs Set-up and change over machine as required
Rebuilds knife assemblies and remove/replace on cutters
Changes the winding belts and doctor blade for glue application
Assist in mechanical PM
Performs Weekly Clean-up/PM
Performs Annual Clean up
Assist packer with troubleshooting machine’s
Replenishes and load material as required and also verifies and moves required material to work centers
Runs machines adhering to department standards
Performs, rejects, corrects quality issues and enter data into NWA system or by filling Q.A forms
Completes cold start up and shut down procedures, start and stop the machine and clear jams without assistance
Troubleshoot and correct malfunctions and reports to team lead the problem and suggest possible solutions (seam variation, bonding issue, tube length adjustments, ring ID)
Correct quality defects caused by process variation with little to no help
Loads and unloads unwind stands
Loads the steel coils using magnetic hoist
Operates material handling equipment (Big Joe, pallet jack, vacuum lifts, floor lifts, etc)
Interprets shop order details and instructions
Issues materials accurately to shop orders
Understands and follows mixed copy procedures
Assist and verifies the packer with changing rolls, dumping excess material and assisting with flavor and size change (Proper Line Clearance)
Records production/downtime data accurately in PI and BPCS system
Performs shift change and order change without assistance
Participates in Lean Events as scheduled
Able to perform all tasks on two or more machines in the Bulkan department
Additional duties in the department as assigned
Carries out environmental compliance tasks, as appropriate to the position.