Eastman - Bottomer Operator Trainee

Your mission: 

• Follow all safety guidelines and procedures as required
• Understand the Job Safety Analysis and Energy Safe Procedures for your position and machine
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with all levels of employees and management
• Must possess basic math skills including ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions
• Understands and follows lockout – tagout procedures for assigned equipment.
• Must be able to accurately read and interpret plant order information (PQF), and complete required forms accurately and in a timely manner.
• Understands and follows all quality rules and procedures, and performs required quality checks on product being produced.
• Understands and follows all SQF policies and procedures including, but not limited to, procedures for food safety, housekeeping, personal hygiene, and auditing.
• Understands machine capabilities in order to determine if machine can produce product specified on the POF, and ensures that all materials and parts needed for production run are available.
• Performs set up of machine for production run as specified on the POF form and other set up documentation.
• Ensures that machine speed and productivity is maintained and makes adjustments as needed.
• Performs bag checks as required to ensure bags are being produced to quality specifications, and makes machine adjustments as needed to correct issues.
• Ensures proper pre-apply materials are used and that equipment is operating correctly to apply adhesive.
• Troubleshoots machine issues and assists in repairs.
• Organizes Assistant Operators and Inspectors for optimal efficiency.  Coaches other employees on production, quality and safety.
• Monitors the quality of the bags during the production run through bag checks and other methods.  Communicates issues to supervision and the machine crew.
• Performs oil and grease procedures, replaces parts, and performs minor equipment repairs as needed.
• Ability to use hand truck, drum dolly and electric pallet jack
• Performs rework or reclaim activities as assigned by the Value Stream Supervisor or Manager.
• Performs housekeeping duties in work area, including sweeping, mopping, picking up and disposing of trash.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to use a computer and to use and understand computer software.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Department Supervisor or Manager.

Your profile: 

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) 
• Must be able to lift to 80 pounds.
• Previous machine operator experience, preferred
• Must be able to work any day and any shift, including weekends and overnight shifts
• Must be able to work overtime as needed

Our offer:

• Benefits first of the month following date of hire – full medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• PTO
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Monthly Incentive Bonuses
• An interesting job within the packaging & paper industry
• To be of a successful multicultural company
• An empowering environment
• Training opportunities (e.g. The Mondi Academy)
• Learn more why you should join our team!

Get in touch:

We strive to create a culture that inspires our people to reach their full potential. Going the extra mile – for colleagues and customers – our people are what drives our passion for performance, and are the key ingredient of Mondi’s success. Be part of our future. Should you need further information, please contact Nancy Audrey Spires.

Only CVs uploaded onto our online career platform (e.g. www.careers.mondigroup.com) will be taken into consideration. With your application, you will be redirected to our recruiting platform. After creating an account, you will receive an activation link. If you do not find the email in your inbox, please check your spam folder or add the address no-reply@mondigroup.com to your “safe list” or address book.

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