Operator - Forming I

About the position

Pactiv Evergreen is now hiring an Operator - Forming in Burley, ID. The position involves operating pulp thermoforming equipment, monitoring product quality, and ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards. The operator will be responsible for troubleshooting the pulping process to meet production targets and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. This role requires effective communication and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate pulp thermoforming equipment in accordance with standardized operating procedures and troubleshoot the pulping process to achieve established quality and production targets
• Monitor and inspect product quality
• Report defects, mechanical issues, or quality of the pulp to the supervisor
• Maintain work cell organization and cleanliness in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices
• Follow guidelines of sampling procedures and input data to SPC system
• Operate and adjust machines within process limitations as directed, maintaining optimum machine operating efficiency and uptime
• Follow all Food Safety/ Food Quality programs in accordance with customer specifications and report any issues to management

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Knowledge of pulp consistency measurements and freeness tests
• Knowledge of how to do a draw down test on chemical pumps
• Ability to use both SI units of measure and Imperial units of measure
• Understand and operate weight scales in different units
• Capacity to operate simple control panels

Benefits

• Eligible for benefits first of the month following hire date
• Multiple medical and prescription drug coverage options
• Choice of an Employer-Funded Health Care Account (HCA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Integrated healthcare programs - telemedicine, chronic condition, weight management and msk health
• Multiple dental and vision plan coverage options
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Healthcare, dependent care
• Company provided life and accidental death, short and long-term disability programs
• Supplemental life, accidental death, and disability buy-up options
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Employee well-being reward program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Child and family care support program
• Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement program
• Employee discount program
• 401(K) with 6% company match (Eligible to participate from day one with 100% vesting in all company provided money immediately)