EXTRUSION LEAD OPERATOR| HIRING IMMEDIATELY |Mineral Wells, WV

                                         Available Shift:                                        

                                           6AM-6PM

                                              2x2x3

                                        APPLY ONLINE! 

MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE YEAR EXPERIENCE WITH EXTRUSION MACHINES!

Compensation:

• Starting pay rate: $25.46
• Ability to move up and grow within the company!
• Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases
• Eligible for monthly bonus based upon plant productivity*

Benefits: 

• Medical (Comprehensive PPO, two HRA Plans and an HSA plan)
• Dental (basic and comprehensive coverage)
• Vision (basic and premier coverage)
• Prescription drug coverage
• 401K with a 6% company match (Eligible to participate from day one (1) with 100 % vesting in all company provided funds immediately)
• New Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details)
• Healthcare and Dependent day care flexible spending accounts
• Livongo diabetes program
• Corporate discount

Summary: 

This position is responsible for acting as the Lead Operator in Extrusion and Una-Dyn processes for their designated shift.

Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries, including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000+ family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at www.novolex.com.

120 miles southeast of Columbus, OH and approximately 150 miles southwest of Pittsburgh, PA, Mineral wells, also known as Mineral Wells, is a census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia. It is part of the Parkersburg-Marietta-Vienna, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,950 at the 2010 census.

The plant became a Pactiv facility in 2010 through acquisition and was formerly a PWP facility that started in Mineral Wells in 2003. The facility is part of the Food Merchandising Business Unit and manufactures clear and black APET product that supplies food packaging to Pactiv's retail customers. The employee population is approximately 200.

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.

Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: 

• Set up extrusion machine by inputting information into a computer console, set roll gaps to precise sizes, and ensures quality control is production grade.
• Monitor all extrusion machines to make sure that all working parts are in alignment.
• Troubleshoots all areas of the extrusion and Unadyn process.
• Installs die shims
• Monitors and controls extrusion blends along with raw material usage.
• Regulates rate of extrusion to prevent metal rupture and adherence of metal to container walls.
• Record data, such as SAP Production, Digital Paperwork, Leader Standard Work, Visual Factory Charts, Cleaning Charts, First Piece Inspection
• Coordinates with shift supervisor to assure proper manning is used and managed.
• Monitor and make necessary adjustment to sheet scanners including changing recipe, calibration and gauge factor.
• Ensures all sheet mil gauges are at standard specifications.
• Ensures that all safety rules are followed and enforced.
• Works with shift supervisor to investigate injury/quality incidents and helps to prepare reports. Submits findings and preventive measures.
• Drives overtime coverage as needed on other shifts.
• Drives Lean process to the floor level.
• Meets or exceeds standards in the department.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Work Relationship: 

Reports to:          Shift Supervisor and Unit Manager

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Individual must be able to accurately input all formulas and recipes into the computer console.
• At least one year experience with extrusion machines is required, 3 years preferred.
• Thermoforming and/or maintenance background is helpful. 

Product Safety Statement

It is the intent, objective and philosophy of PTVE Industries to produce safe, legal and quality products.  PTVE makes every effort to ensure product conformity at each manufacturing step while maintaining a safe production environment and a workforce superior for the thermoforming of food contact packaging products. To ensure product safety, this position will adhere to all GMP and PTVE policies and procedures.

A Lead Extrusion Operator will be expected to endure the following:

This job may require:

YES - Driving of cars, trucks, forklifts or other equipment.

YES - Exposure to dust.

YES - Working at heights.

YES - Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement.

YES - Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment.