Job Description

PRINTER OPERATORS NEEDED

NEWLY BUILT MANUFACTURING PLANT

Tekni-Plex Consumer Products Division – Van Wert, OH

(Manufacturer of molded pulp consumer products)

The Van Wert, OH Fiber plant is a part of the Consumer Products Division of a global leader in Consumer Products & Healthcare solutions. The Van Wert Fiber location will be a manufacturer of molded pulp egg carton products. Visit our website for more information about our people, products, and culture! www.Tekni-Plex.com

Proficient in the understanding of molded fiber manufacturing equipment with a thorough knowledge of the operation. Trains and mentors department employees in the safe set-up, operation, adjustment and maintenance of production equipment. May be expected to fill in during the absence of the Shift Supervisor. Able to direct work activities, schedule employees, prepare necessary documentation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Monitors departmental personnel in the safe set-up, operation and maintenance of machinery.
• Assists supervisor in directing daily activities to promote and maintain a clean, safe and efficient work area.
• Troubleshoots equipment and makes appropriate machine repairs/adjustments when qualified to do so.
• Coordinates activity between various shifts to ensure smooth transition of duties.
• Performs quality inspections on pulping, molding, pressing and printing operations.
• Monitors production output, assists in the scheduling of employees.
• Assists in employee evaluation and the proper completion of performance reviews.
• Reviews machine output against production demands and researches ways to improve productivity. Reviews and ensures that all SQF data and production reports are complete.
• Follows and participates in plant safe housekeeping guidelines designed to ensure a safe work environment. Reviews Job Hazard Analysis with employees upon hire, new lines, annually.
• Remains compliant with SQF requirements as per this location’s written “Food Safety & Quality Policy”

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Demonstrated leadership.

THE COMPANY OFFERS:

• Competitive wage - depending upon specialized skillset & level of experience
• Benefits eligibility on 1st day of month after hire (medical/dental/vision insurance plus company-paid life, STD, & LTD)
• Paid Time Off ( PTO) begins accruing on day #1
• 8 Paid Holidays PLUS 1 Paid Personal Day per calendar year
• 401K + company match
• DailyPay available