Production Operator I ~ 1st Shift

Imagine: A Career with Purpose and Possibility

Picture this:
You are part of a global team of problem-solvers whose innovations in materials science can make life better. Every day, you help turn ideas into impact using science, technology, and creativity to tackle real-world challenges. You’re part of a company whose work helps improve patient outcomes in healthcare and protects essential consumer goods that people around the world rely on every day.

At Tekni Plex, you’ll join more than 8,000 colleagues across 12 countries, all united by one purpose: creating safer, smarter solutions that touch daily life. Through our two divisions, Tekni Plex Healthcare and Tekni Plex Consumer Products, you’ll help shape industries that matter: healthcare, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, beauty, and personal care.

Here, your ideas count and your work matters. You’ll be encouraged to think boldly, collaborate across cultures, and keep growing every step of the way. You will help protect the integrity of essential products, support patient safety and comfort, and contribute to innovations that make everyday life better, all while building a career that makes an impact.
Because at Tekni Plex, you don’t just deliver products – you help shape what’s next.

The Production Operator I ~ 1st Shift is responsible for the safe, efficient, and independent operation of extrusion, slitting, and lamination equipment to manufacture products that consistently meet customer quality specifications and production requirements. This role demonstrates advanced technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment setup, operation, troubleshooting, and process optimization. The Production Operator I is responsible for machine setup, operation, changeovers, monitoring process parameters, performing quality inspections, and packaging finished products.

This position also performs palletizing, unloading, sleeving, and other material handling activities while ensuring compliance with established safety, quality, and productivity standards.

As an experienced operator, this position is expected to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve routine process and equipment issues with minimal supervision, make process adjustments to optimize performance, and communicate effectively with maintenance, quality, and production leadership when escalation is required. The Production Operator I provides guidance and support to less experienced operators, promotes adherence to standard operating procedures, and contributes to the development of a skilled and engaged workforce.

This role champions a culture of safety by following all company policies and safe work practices, identifying potential hazards, and actively participating in safety initiatives. The Production Operator I is also expected to support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to reduce waste, improve quality, increase equipment efficiency, lower operating costs, and enhance overall manufacturing performance. Accurate documentation of production, quality, and equipment data is required to support operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

• Safely operates either extrusion, slitting, or lamination process equipment under the after training and qualification of experienced operators.
• Learns equipment operation, production processes, and standard operating procedures while developing the skills necessary to operate equipment independently.
• Assists with machine setup, material loading, product changeovers, and equipment startups following established procedures.
• Monitors equipment during production and promptly reports equipment malfunctions, quality concerns, or safety issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Performs routine quality inspections and documents required production and quality information accurately.
• Positions sheet rolls on unwind stands, threads materials through equipment, and assists with machine setup as instructed.
• Packages, bags, boxes, sleeves, labels, and palletizes finished products according to customer and company requirements.
• Performs routine material handling activities, including staging raw materials and moving…