Thermoforming Operator | Various 12-Hour Shifts

Genpak LLC • Hope Hull, AL

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About The Position

The Thermoforming Operator operates any of six thermoforming machines, generally without assistance, to produce quality products within defined specifications. The role includes starting and shutting down machines, making adjustments, monitoring machine conditions and instrumentation, performing quality checks, completing production documentation, and reporting malfunctions or quality issues. The operator works under a shift supervisor, with final approval by the production manager.

The position also involves supplying and packaging materials, keeping work areas clear of debris, following facility safety rules, using required PPE, and reporting unsafe conditions, near misses, accidents, and injuries. Work takes place in a manufacturing and/or warehouse environment and may involve hot, cold, humid, or loud conditions, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and forklift traffic.

Requirements

• Ability to learn and operate all six thermoformers within defined specifications without assistance.
• Ability to recognize machine heating and cooling problems, report issues, and make adjustments as needed.
• Ability to start up and shut down thermoformers without assistance.
• Ability to perform roll changes with minimal scrap.
• Ability to operate micro phaser and ballerina control panels and read instrumentation gauges.
• Ability to perform product quality checks and distinguish good from bad quality.
• Ability to accurately complete first-piece inspection and production-log paperwork.
• Ability to identify machine or material problems, interpret data, troubleshoot, and seek help when needed.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram-based, and schedule-based instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.
• Compliance with safety rules and use of required PPE.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate all six thermoformers within defined specifications without assistance.
• Recognize heating and cooling problems on machines and report issues immediately.
• Start up and shut down all thermoformers without assistance.
• Recognize when adjustments are needed and make them without assistance.
• Check oilers on the trim press and thermoformers at the start of the shift and refill as needed.
• Perform roll changes with minimal scrap.
• Operate micro phaser and ballerina control panels to obtain readings and make adjustments as needed.
• Read instrumentation gauges and record heat readings for each machine.
• Perform per-roll quality checks for burning, cold cracking, and registration.
• Learn and follow proper packaging methods for each product type.
• Stock boxes, poly bags, and foam rolls at the beginning of production runs.
• Produce products with the correct width, gauge, and weight.
• Use a fire extinguisher.
• Accurately complete required paperwork, including first-piece inspections and production logs.
• Seek assistance to resolve issues and return machines to operation when needed.
• Maintain broad knowledge of product quality and differentiate acceptable from unacceptable quality.
• Keep all work areas free of debris.
• Identify machine or material problems by collecting and interpreting data, apply troubleshooting techniques, and seek help when needed.
• Interpret written, oral, diagram-based, and schedule-based instructions.
• Comply with facility safety rules, regulations, and procedures; report unsafe practices or conditions to a supervisor.
• Intervene when fellow employees engage in unsafe or rule-violating activities and notify management when violations persist.
• Wear required PPE correctly and report defective PPE.
• Report near misses, accidents, injuries, and musculoskeletal symptoms or disorders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed