Production Operator (Louisa, VA) (Louisa, VA, US)

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day. And we need people like you to make it happen.

Production Operator (Louisa, VA)

Tetra Pak Tubex Inc. is looking for a Operator to be based out of our Louisa, VA factory. This position performs all tasks involved in the production of straws by following standard work methods to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.

What you will do

As an Operator your key responsibilities will be:

• Test products for quality assurance.
• Troubleshoot problems with equipment, devices or products.
• Collect and weigh waste in correctly labelled barrels or other containers.
• Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
• Prepare and assemble materials, change film, attach labels to products
• Fill out paperwork accurately and consistently.
• Pack finished goods into correct packages and boxes and place on designated pallets
• Track production on Daily Management Board and understand cell board.
• Write tags for any operational, mechanical, safety, or environmental anomaly.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Able to perform 5 why analysis

This role will be for second shift, 3 PM - 1 AM (10 hours) from Monday through Thursday. 

Who you are

We believe you have:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Dependable and reliable
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read, understand and comply with work directions, training manuals, safety rules, and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment in manufacturing environment

What we offer

• Variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
• Culture that pioneers spirit of innovation where our engineering genius drives visible result
• Equal opportunity employment experience that values difference and diversity
• Market competitive compensation and benefits
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • 10 Vacation and 7 Discretionary days (prorated 1st year)
  • Safety shoes and glasses reimbursement program
  • Health; FSA and HSA; Dental; Vision; Life and AD&D; 
  • 401(k) and Match; 
  • Employee Referral Program; 
  • Tuition Reimbursement;
  • Paid parental leave.

Job summary

Acquire the skills to maintain the machines as per AM and produce straws as per given methods that consider WCM methods and quality parameters. You will:

1. Follow production safety rules
2. Work according to existing procedures/ Standards
3. Execute basic AM (Autonomous Maintenance) operations and CIL (Cleaning, Inspection, Lubrication)
4. Define anomalies and put tags
5. Conduct basic/elementary quality tests
6. Create OPls and SOPs

Measurables:

• Efficiently performs routine production tasks as per established procedures
• Good quality output as per established norm
• Learn WCM and AM skills to build sustainable performance in future

Apply now!