Operator Technician - Night shift 5:45pm 6am (4 on 4 off)

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: Under the direction of the Operations Team Lead and/or general supervision, the operator technician is responsible for the safe and efficient operations of the company’s equipment within prescribed specifications which satisfies the customer requirements of quality, cost, and time, using the most economical means and complying with all legal requirements. Job Duties: • Comply with safety policies and practices and participate in the plant Safety Program, reporting any and all incidents that occur or could have occurred (near miss). • Maintain a safe and clean working environment for self, team members, and equipment through daily 5S, housekeeping activities and vehicle safety checks. • Adhere to quality standards and procedures supporting the positive release program and promoting quality within the operation. • Inspect manufactured product and follow quality protocol when defects are discovered. Adjust machines accordingly to minimize defects and record results by completing reports, summarizing reworks and wastes and inputting data into quality database. • Monitor, maintain and adjust machines during continuous production to prevent machine stoppagesand minimize waste. • Use and read measuring and quality inspection devices as required. • Complete charting and document production activities as required to meet or exceed quality standards. • Work with team members to make recommendations for process improvements. • Support continuous improvement teams that will drive out waste and reduce operation costs. • Understand and ensure compliance of all policies and procedures such as the BRC Food Safety Policy, GMPs, HACCP Principle, ISO14001 and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules while completing work tasks. • Participate in the development of SOP’s and work instructions as required. • Operate and/or work around highly automated systems including robotic equipment. • Understand and operate multiple production machines at a time to safely produce a sound quality product and ensure overall equipment effectiveness in accordance with established standards and guidelines. • Perform and accurately document daily, weekly and monthly maintenance tasks. • Assist in trial runs (SMA’s). Assist with machinery installs, overhauls and/or upgrades as needed. • Forklift operations as required. • Provide break relief as needed. • Other responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications and Experience Requirements: • High School Diploma or Equivalent • Mechanical aptitude • 2+ years experience in high volume manufacturing preferred • Effective verbal and written communication skills • Possess excellent teamwork abilities, organizational skills, and problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities. • Basic computer & math skills needed to be able to read and interpret drawings, review specifications, review work instructions and report line performance. • Detail oriented • Ability to work all shifts including 8 or 12-hour shifts, daylight, and off-shifts as well as weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. • Ability to adapt to changing initiatives. • Working knowledge of measuring devices. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of their job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to handle and feel. The team member is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The team member may occasionally be required to work in non-permit required confined spaces, unless otherwise trained. The employee must frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds. There is no continual lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision as well as color recognition. Good hand/eye coordination is necessary. Average hours per week: 36/48 alternating Usual Shift worked is: 12 hours Stand 70% Twist (3PC) 66% Sit 5% Crawl 1% Walk 70% Climb 2% Lift 5% Bend (90-180 degrees) 40% Lift (3PC) 70% Reach above shoulders 2% Twist 5% Work at heights 1% Squat 1% Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is very loud. Team members must wear hearing protection and all other assigned personal protective equipment. Temperature can range from extreme cold (<40 degrees) to extreme heat (>95 degrees). The atmosphere contains fumes, dust, and odors. Special Hazards: Mechanical and electrical from machinery. Exposure to pinch points, cuts, burns, metal dust and slivers. Daily work near chemicals that are hazardous and explosive 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.