Rigid Forming Operator - 12-Hour Nights

Printpack • Newport News, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Rigid Forming Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining thermoforming equipment in a manufacturing environment, ensuring product quality meets customer specifications while following safety protocols and production standards. Direction Received: Usually, direction comes from the Shift Supervisor. Hours: 7PM-7AM Must be able to work rotating shifts May require nights, weekends, and holidays. An additional $2.50/hr. premium added to salary for our worked between 7pm-7am. Any hours worked outside of 7pm-7am will not receive the premium.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Stable work history
• B a sic computer proficiency including email
• Accurately read and use measuring tools
• Ability to read and follow production schematics
• Strong analytical and p roblem-solving capabilities
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Time management
• M ath and Measurement skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift materials as
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must pass pre-employment assessments
• Drug screening
• Background check
• Basic understanding of thermoforming processes and equipment
• Equipment Operation, basic maintenance and cleaning
• Knowledge of safety protocols and procedures
• Understanding of Quality control procedures and specifications
• Knowledge of PRISM or similar manufacturing software systems
• Basic mathematical concepts and measurements
• Basic mechanical systems
• Proficient in ( computer systems such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and PRISM
• Strong time management capabilities
• Strong analytical Skills
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting
• Ability to follow read and understand product specifications
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Capability to lift and move up to 65 pounds
• Ability to climb, kneel, bend, and squat
• Proficiency in grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine motor skills
• Ability to climb ladders safely
• Capacity to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to wear required PPE (hearing protection, steel-toe shoes, safety glasses)
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain forklift and motorized pallet jack certification s

Nice To Haves

• Pre vious manufacturing experience preferred
• Previous experience working with Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts preferred
• Previous experience using industry standard tools (pneumatic and electrical)
• Previous experience with Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up and/or operate equipment ( Thermoformers , vacuum lifts, forklifts, pallet jacks, hoists, micrometers, dials, or calibrated scales)
• Must be capable of operating multiple thermoforming lines simultaneously, including different types of Thermoformers and associated front/back side operations as
• Identify machine issues and quickly troubleshoot to resolve malfunctions to maintain production schedules
• Monitor and document product quality by auditing process parameters, taking measurements, and analyzing quality data to ensure specifications are met.
• Perform basic operator Preventative Maintenance (PM) to avoid shutdowns.
• Monitor and maintain product quality through process audits, measurements, and visual inspections, analyzing data and responding to defects to ensure specifications are consistently met.
• Taking /measuring product samples to ensure product is within customer specifications.
• Entering and analyzing product quality data to identify if the product is within control and specification .
• Read and follow production schematics to produce products in line with design and manufacturing standards.
• Ability learn and execute Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures
• Ability to obtain Forklift/Material Handler skill set and certification
• Maintain co mpliance with food safety and GMP
• Ability to use computer systems such as Microsoft office and Inventory Managing Software
• Ability to work with and communicate closely with online product inspectors when needed
• Foster an environment focused on safety, including but not limited to: performing machine safety audits, behavior-based safety observations, identifying near misses and opportunities for improvement, driving associate engagement on shift, performing lock out tag out

What This Job Offers

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