Sr. Operator Specialist I - Pactiv Evergreen - North America

Job Summary:

This role oversees all production equipment with essential duties that include set up and operation of heavy machinery. In this role, you will ensure that all machinery is running efficiently, producing quality product, and complete minor mechanical work. You will also act as Team Lead in their absence and serve as a resource to the production staff.

Job Duties:

• Operate heavy machinery to produce food-packaging products, which include maintaining equipment, keeping records, following production schedules, following safety guidelines, and making sure the final products meet quality standards.

• Assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery to include replacing belts, sensors, troubleshoot all machinery and equipment, and assist with changeovers, etc.

• Serve as a subject matter expert to production staff and assist with training and development.

• Conduct quality and safety audits; Conduct follow up on any findings to ensure they are properly resolved.

• Act as Team Lead when needed, which consists of managing labor, ensuring production goals are met as it relates to CPM, assisting with employee development, etc.

• Adhere to process standards and troubleshoot process issues including but not limited to temperature, miss trims, etc.

• Utilize LEAN tools to improve over equipment efficiency

Job Requirements:

• Qualified candidates’ will have 2-years’ experience in a fast-paced production environment with some mechanical knowledge of industrial systems.

• Proven mechanical ability and aptitude with proven ability to troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on heavy machinery.

• Previous leadership experience, preferred.

• Basic computer skills required.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and effectively with little to no supervision.

• Flexibility to perform other duties as assigned.

Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ: PTVE) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fresh foodservice and food merchandising products and fresh beverage cartons in North America and certain international markets. It supplies its products to a broad and diversified mix of companies, including full service restaurants and quick service restaurants, foodservice distributors, supermarkets, grocery and healthy eating retailers, other food stores, food and beverage producers, food packers and food processors. To learn more about the company, please go to the company website at pactivevergreen.com.

Covington is a city and the county seat of Newton County, Georgia, located 35 miles east of Atlanta. As of the 2010 Census, its population was 13,118.

The plant was built in 1967 manufactures polystyrene foam containers, and has approximately 370 Pactiv employees.

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email TalentHelp@Pactiv.com.

 All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

Pactiv Evergreen employees are subject to post-hire drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company policies.

You should be proficient in:

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Thermoforming Experience
• Plastic Extrusion Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Extrusion Machine

Salary info:

$27.82 - $31.72 / hr