Process Technician

TOPPAN Packaging Americas specializes in designing and manufacturing sustainable, high-performance flexible and thermoformed packaging solutions for the food, beverage, medical and consumer goods industries. We offer products like transparent high barrier films, pouches, clamshells and trays, utilizing advanced technology to enhance product safety, visibility and environmental sustainability.

TOPPAN Packaging Americas operates as part of the global TOPPAN group, with 22 manufacturing facilities across North America, Latin America and Europe.

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While reporting to the Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible for assisting Machine Operators in the proper set up and operation of an extrusion/thermoforming line and all auxiliary equipment. You will work with a sense of urgency to troubleshoot and correct processing problems and minimize downtime. Work is performed under the general direction of the Production Supervisor, with a dotted line to the Process Engineer, or in the capacity of Production Supervisor.

You must have a proven record of success in a fast‑paced environment and the ability to work with various teams.

Location:

Chillicothe, MO

Position:
Process Technician I

Hours:

7:00 pm – 7:00 am

Rate: $25.96 + $2.00 per hour for night shift premium

• Ensure proper operation of machines to produce quality product.
• Use proper troubleshooting techniques to diagnose and resolve line‑related problems.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Read and record process settings and enter into computer.
• Ensure shutdown, changeover, PM, and startup checklists are complete and to procedure.
• Track and record all machine and quality downtime accurately and to procedure.
• Monitor and respond to sheet gauging equipment.
• Accurately weigh and record material waste generated by production line.
• Perform and record all quality procedures as required.
• Communicate information effectively to other team members.
• Follow and enforce all company policies/procedures, including all safety policies/procedures.
• Follow housekeeping policy and sign off on Master Cleaning Schedule.
• Perform Blending Room Material Handler duties as needed:
  • Weigh and track all regrind and submit completed forms to Production Supervisor.
  • Transport regrind and/or empty gaylords from warehouse as needed.
  • Organize weighed and tagged gaylords in warehouse.
  • Move webbing and/or stacks of sheet to grinder(s) as needed.
  • Monitor regrind in silos, dump as needed.
  • Notify Maintenance regarding blending alarms/mechanical issues.
  • Sweep blending room and clean top of vacuum loader/hopper, dump fines under Sweeco and under mezzanines from feed vacuum venturi, and empty containers from mezzanine funnel shoot.
  • Acquire and dump additives/concentrates at silos.
  • Load additive hopper next to lines as directed.
  • Dump (empty) the sock at the Sweeco station.
  • Monitor materials required to meet production goals.
• Cross‑train as Material Handler.
• Responsible for the quality of items produced to meet product specifications.
• Analyze and resolve work problems, or assist workers in solving work problems.
• Maintain time and production records.
• Oversee the set‑up of machines and equipment.
• Other duties as requested by Supervisor.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.
• Excellent interpersonal, mathematical, and reasoning skills.
• Minimum two years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum six months experience in plastics processing.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Can stand, sit, reach, and bend.
• Can push/pull and handle product.
• Must be able to work in conditions that may include heat, humidity, and production noise.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Wellbeing tools and resources, including an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Variety of company‑paid and voluntary employee‑paid insurance plans, including life, personal accident, and disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.

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