HLN Disc Operator

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet

We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We're on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki.

You could be part of our vision. Because it's our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It's every one of us working together.

We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Disc Operator

Department: Tri-Web

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Reports to: Shift Supervisor

DLSE: Non-Exempt

Date Prepared: June 11, 2025

PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION OF JOB

Operates multi-web disc machine meeting or exceeding safety standards, production schedule requirements, and customer specification requirements.

RESPONSABILITIES

Work safely at all times following Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), safe work practice policies and procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Make necessary adjustments to machine controls (heat seal, die pressure, registration) to maintain high quality standards.

Remove and replace die modules as required by job specifications.

Operates equipment with minimal to no supervision

Set-up and change over machine as required.

Verifies product passes qualification process after change over or start up.

Maintains and performs daily/weekly/annual clean up to meet SQF (Safe Quality Food) standards.

Cleans sealing head.

Responsible for loading of material as required (load stock, PET film, tab material, board). Verify proper material is being used.

Meet or exceed standards set for equipment

Perform quality checks and enter data into NWA

Record production/downtime data accurately in PI and BPCS system

Continuously monitor the quality of the product being produced.

Complete cold start up and shut down procedures, start and stop the machine and clear jams without assistance

Troubleshoot minor machine malfunctions, call for maintenance when needed.

Communicate and train other operators and assistants

Uses various hand tools

Reject poor quality material by filling out proper rejection forms for QA

Participate in Lean Events as scheduled

Able to work as required by production demands

Uses equipment in the performance of their job (hoist, Big Joe, pallet jack)

Use of measuring device(s) to include tape measure

Carries out environmental compliance tasks, as appropriate to the position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSABILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibility

EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED preferred

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in the operation of industrial machinery (experience performing adjustments and repairs in a production environment) web press is highly desired.

Posses mechanical aptitude abilities

Understand and be able to read product specifications and make changes as necessary

Ability to read/write in English; capable of acting to written or verbal instruction

Basic understanding of math concept to complete production reporting requirements

Must possess basic computer skills for use of systems: BPCS, TWI, Pi, Filemaker, NWA software

Must have good communication, problem solving and decision making skills

Knowledge of small hand tools and how to use them correctly

Prior training and current understanding of Lockout Tag out concepts

Must be able to understand the readings in a tape measure

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Must be able to work overtime as required by production demands.

Must be able to identify slight color variations.

Must be able to lift a minimum of 35 lbs to shoulder height.

Must be able to push rolls weighing up to 500 lbs frequently with the use of a hoist.

Must be able to climb ladder when required

Must be able to bend and stoop frequently.

Must be able to stand and walk 100% of working time.

Able to use equipment for movement of product: Big Joe, pallet jack, hoist

ENVIRONMENT

Will spend 100% of time on manufacturing floor with moderate noise levels which will require the use of personal protective equipment including (but not limited to) hearing protection, safety glasses and steel toe shoes.

Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet.