General Laborer

Job description

Trivium Packaging is a global sustainability leader in metal packaging with more than 60 locations worldwide, nearly 8,000 employees, and an annual revenue of approximately €3.0 billion. Trivium serves a diverse range of customers in a variety of end markets such as food, seafood, pet food, nutrition, beauty and personal care, household care, and premium beverages. Trivium wants to shape the industry and has embarked on an ambitious transformation journey. In the near term, focus is on building & upskilling the team, deciding where to play & how to win, and increasing financial performance by executing the Trivium Business System (commercial, operational, and supply chain excellence). Sustainability is embedded in our materials and in our actions. Trivium has ambitious sustainability targets and focuses exclusively on products that are infinitely recyclable. Our company sustainability journey has been awarded with a Platinum medal by EcoVadis, the world’s leading rating agent who allocated this award only to the top 1% of the >75000 companies reviewed. Sustainability is embedded in each and every function at Trivium, it‘s in our DNA. The global head office is at Amsterdam Airport; however, many people work in virtual teams from different countries. Our culture is results-driven, entrepreneurial, informal, and highly multicultural. Our people have a high degree of responsibility. Job Summary: The General Laborer is responsible for supporting line operators, material handlers, quality and building maintenance with various tasks that help drive the success and efficiency of the operation. A successful General Laborer will have a high level of energy with a drive to help others in manufacturing processes. Job Duties: Assist line operators in start-up and shut down procedures along with filling in on operator breaks Perform packaging procedures that involves banding product Stack cans on pallet in a neat and orderly fashion using the proper pallets Organize and recycle cardboard and scrap Organize parts, supplies, tools and inventory Understand quality procedures and participate in sorting to identify potential defects as needed Authority to stop and/or modify work processes due to non-conformance and/or unsafe working conditions. Report all potential food safety concerns to the quality assurance manager Perform all other job duties as assigned Qualifications and Experience Requirements: Preferably one (1) year of prior experience working within a manufacturing setting The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness Previous experience operating a manual and electric pallet jack Previous experience operating a forklift is preferred Time management skills Possess excellent verbal communication skills Measuring skills using calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc. Mechanical ability Must be a team player and possess a "can do" attitude Ability to lift up to 55 lbs. and push/pull products on pallet jac k Ability to stand for long periods of time on concrete floor Excellent communication skills with the ability to read, write and communicate fluently in English BRINGING YOUR TRUE SELF TO WORK To reach our goals, we know we need colleagues at all levels who are truly diverse in every way. That’s why we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our people and It’s business critical for us to ensure all our people have what they need to perform at their best and can be their true selves at work.