Operator Trainee

Bridgeview, IL

Paper Manufacturing

About the position

This position is for Pactiv Evergreen Inc. The role involves packing quality finished goods into boxes for shipment and assisting the Technician with basic line issues in a safe and efficient manner. The job requires consistent and safe operation of machines at standard setpoints, maintaining quality specifications and output targets, troubleshooting and correcting machine-related problems, and providing support to less experienced personnel. The employee will also complete hourly production output documentation and required quality checks, inspect for defective products, and adhere to all housekeeping, standard work, and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Consistently and safely operates machines at standard setpoints.
• Operate equipment to maintain quality specifications and output targets.
• Troubleshoot, identify, and correct machine-related problems through proper adjustments.
• Provide support and guidance to less experienced personnel.
• Complete hourly production output documentation and required quality checks.
• Inspect and recognize defective products and make machine adjustments to correct defects.
• Observe all housekeeping, standard work, and safety guidelines.

Requirements

• Manual Dexterity.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Hand/eye coordination.
• Analytical skills.
• Math skills (calculators to determine and record hourly production data).
• Experience with basic troubleshooting skills to resolve minor machine issues.
• Understanding of production measurement tools such as calipers and custom measuring gauges.
• Knowledge of product quality standards and specification sheets.
• Basic understanding of geometrical shapes and measurements.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn through reading instructions and hands-on training.
• Principles of Extrusion and/or Thermoforming a plus.
• Experience with automation equipment preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Eligible for benefits first of the month following hire date.
• Multiple medical and prescription drug coverage options.
• Choice of an Employer-Funded Health Care Account (HCA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Integrated healthcare programs - telemedicine, chronic condition, weight management, and MSK health.
• Multiple dental and vision plan coverage options.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Healthcare and dependent care.
• Company provided life and accidental death, short and long-term disability programs.
• Supplemental life, accidental death, and disability buy-up options.
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Employee well-being reward program.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Child and family care support program.
• Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee discount program.
• 401(K) with 6% company match (Eligible to participate from day one with 100% vesting in all company provided money immediately).