Production Helper (BW5)

TekniPlex•Winston-Salem, NC

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Imagine: A Career With Purpose and Possibility. Picture this: You are part of a global team of problem-solvers whose innovations in materials science can make life better. Every day, you help turn ideas into impact using science, technology, and creativity to tackle real-world challenges. You’re part of a company whose work helps improve patient outcomes in healthcare and protects essential consumer goods that people around the world rely on every day. At TekniPlex, you’ll join more than 8,000 colleagues across 12 countries, all united by one purpose: creating safer, smarter solutions that touch daily life. Through our two divisions, TekniPlex Healthcare and TekniPlex Consumer Products, you’ll help shape industries that matter: healthcare, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, beauty, and personal care. Here, your ideas count and your work matters. You’ll be encouraged to think boldly, collaborate across cultures, and keep growing every step of the way. You will help protect the integrity of essential products, support patient safety and comfort, and contribute to innovations that make everyday life better, all while building a career that makes an impact. Because at TekniPlex, you don’t just deliver products – you help shape what’s next.

Requirements

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Detailed-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Ability to work and think independently and as a team member.
Ability to perform OJT training.
Adhere to all company safety/health rules

Nice To Haves

Certified Laminator and/or Extrusion operator preferred.

Responsibilities

Read/follow written process instructions for all products produced on machine.
Obtain work order for scheduled item and request materials from forklift driver.
Verify that proper materials have been received to the machine.
Assist with compound preparation as needed.
Support machine setup by assisting with air pressure, brake tension, temperature dials, buttons, and gauges in accordance with work order parameters.
Assist with assembling/disassembling of Slot Die Head.
Assist in adjusting the placement and angle of the slot die Blocks.
Set-ups raw material rolls on the machine, ensuring proper threading to work order.
Assist the operator in obtaining correct weights and securing QA approval prior to start-up.
Assist with material and adhesive inspections during production.
Assist in the monitoring equipment performance and process output.
Collaborate with operator to ensure completion of proper testing, meetings order/customer specifications.
Assist in the completion of production paperwork and enters information into operating system.
Support training new operators on proper setup and operation of the machine (including compounds).
Assist in troubleshooting operating issues and material specification concerns.
Maintain housekeeping standards in the assigned area at the end of each shift.
Ensure proper setup is completed to support a successful transition to the next shift.
Perform related duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Acknowledge that duties may be revised or expanded based on business needs.