Thermoforming Machine Operator

Description

The Thermoforming Operator supports daily plant operations by safely and efficiently operating thermoforming equipment, mentoring fellow operators, and ensuring production, quality, and safety standards are consistently met.

The Thermoforming Operator supports daily plant operations by safely and efficiently operating thermoforming equipment, mentoring fellow operators, and ensuring production, quality, and safety standards are consistently met.

• Operate one or two thermoforming machines under minimal supervision.
• Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures, dimensions, and material flow.
• Monitors machine performance, responds to alarms and malfunctions, and performs advance troubleshooting.
• Conduct machine adjustments (air pressure, vacuum, coolant flow, synchronization, etc.) to ensure proper operation.
• Load raw materials, remove finished products, and deliver pallets to designated areas.
• Achieve daily production output goals within established deadlines.
• Enter daily utilization data into plant PCM and complete required paperwork (logs, condition sheets, checklists, locator cards).
• Perform and/or assist with preventive maintenance, cleaning, and machine adjustments.
• Mentor and support new operators during onboarding; provide direction to inspector‑packers as needed.
• Notify supervisor immediately of any processing or maintenance issues.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and assist with special projects as assigned.

• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills
• Detail oriented and commitment to follow through to completion.
• Strong interpersonal skills;
  Strong team player
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Minimum 3‑years forklift experience.
• Prolonged periods sitting on a forklift.
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and walking from one end of the building to the other.
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Integrity – Supports Governance and Compliance programs and company code of conduct. Maintains confidentiality; inspires respect and trust; does the right thing; reports potentially unsafe conditions; takes responsibility for own actions.
• Teamwork – Works well in group situations; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed; contributes to building a positive team environment; shares expertise with others; is consistently on time at work...
• Communication – Balances listening and talking; speaks and writes clearly and accurately, influences others; communicates changes and progress; participates in meetings.
• Respect for the individual – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; focuses on solving conflict, not blaming.
• Data & process‑driven decision making – Applies design principles; quality problem solving; develops alternate solutions; develops realistic action plans; develops strategies to achieve organizational goals.
• Urgency without frenzy – Generates creative solutions; manages competing demands or unexpected events; adapts strategy to changing conditions; prioritizes and plans work activities; sets goals and objectives.
• Accountability – Takes ownership of work; does what is needed without being asked; follows through.
• Takes responsibility for own actions; ensures work responsibility is covered when absent; observes safety and security procedures.
• Continuous Improvement – Thinks of better ways to do things; understands the organization’s strengths and weaknesses; adapts to changes in work environment; ability to assess own strength and needs; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.

• HS Diploma/GED
• 12 to 24 months of experience as a Forming Machine Operator or related experience
• Successfully completed all requirements from the respective Forming Operator Check sheet
• Ability to perform general to advanced machine maintenance
• Able to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Experience or ability in mentoring and training
• Self‑directed and independent with strong communication skills

• High School Diploma required.
• Forklift Certification