Operator Technician

Trivium Packaging is a global leader in metal packaging with more than 60 locations worldwide and employs close to 8,000 people and has annual revenue of approximately $2.7 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.

Summary:

The Operator Technician will maintain and operate DWI or 3-Piece equipment in their assigned department. The position is responsible for maintaining optimum levels of production efficiency, spoilage and quality levels while working in a safe manner and complying with all safety and quality procedures.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Comply with safety policies and practices and participate in the plant Safety Program.
• Maintain a safe work environment for self and all team members and equipment through daily 5S, housekeeping activities, vehicle safety checks and report all unsafe acts or conditions.
• Ability to work any shift including 12-hour shifts, weekend shifts, holidays, maintenance days, etc.
• Provide accurate reporting of safety, quality, production, and efficiency.
• Work with team members to make recommendations for process improvements.
• Participate in the Skills Acquisition and Training Program
• Operate and/or work around highly automated systems including robotic equipment.
• Production equipment operation.
• Dimensional and visual quality checks.
• Machinery installations, overhauls and upgrades.
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly maintenance tasks.
• Assisting in trial runs (SMA’s)
• Lean Six Sigma (LSS) projects.
• Conduct inventory of materials to ensure sufficient stock to maintain operations.
• Forklift operation, sorting defective product and troubleshooting.
• Packing and packaging support at palletizer systems and provide break relief.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

• Ability to operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Ability to read and interpret written documentation.
• Must be team oriented with high energy and initiative.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Proven problem-solving experience.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Must adhere to and support the Trivium Code of Conduct.
• Ability to operate and/or work around highly automated industrial equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to work with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to complete safety, quality and production documentation as needed.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing initiatives.
• Mechanical aptitude to fulfill essential duties, responsibilities, and accountabilities. (maintenance/operations positions only)
• Working knowledge of measuring devices.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Mechanical experience in a manufacturing / industrial environment preferred.
• Maintenance technician or technical production training certification preferred.

Computer Skills:

• Basic computer skills required

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Team member must be punctual and reliable.
• Fork truck certified

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. 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.

Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, and Continuously 67-100% of the time.

Average hours per week: 40 or 36/48 alternating

Usual Shift worked is: 8 or 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%

This position requires ability to lift:

Up to 15 lbs.

Frequently

16-30 lbs.

Occasionally

31-50 lbs.

Occasionally

31-50 lbs. (3PC)

Frequently

51-75 lbs.

Occasionally

76-100 lbs.

Occasionally

Over 100 lbs.

Not required

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member may encounter while performing the essential functions of their job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

Daily work near chemicals that are hazardous and explosive.

Who We Are:

Trivium Packaging is a global leader in metal packaging with more than 60 locations worldwide and employs close to 8,000 people. 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.

At Trivium, people are the driving force in all our successes by bringing expertise and talent to help us stand out, achieving excellence through their commitment and drive, and maintaining a focus on continuous improvement in everything they do. Together, our goal is to be the number one choice for customers seeking sustainable metal packaging solutions.

Trivium Packaging is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.