Process Technician I

TOPPAN Packaging Americas specializes in designing and manufacturing sustainable, high-performance flexible and thermoformed packaging solutions for the food, beverage, medical and consumer goods industries.  We offer products like transparent high barrier films, pouches, clamshells and trays, utilizing advanced technology to enhance product safety, visibility and environmental sustainability. 

TOPPAN Packaging Americas operates as part of the global TOPPAN group, with 22 manufacturing facilities across North America, Latin America and Europe. 

Want to learn more?  Visit us at packaging.toppan.com

Summary Description:

While reporting to the Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible for assisting Machine Operators in the proper set up and operation of an extrusion/thermoforming line and all auxiliary equipment. Will work with a sense of urgency to troubleshoot and correct processing problems and minimize downtime.  Work performed under general direction of Production Supervisor, with a dotted line to the Process Engineer, or in the capacity of Production Supervisor.. You must have a proven record of success in a fast-paced environment.  You must have the ability to work with various teams.

Location: Chillicothe MO

Position: Process Technician I

Hours: 7:00 pm – 7:00 am

Rate: $25.96 + $2.00 per hour for Night shift premium

What you’ll be doing:

• Ensure proper operation of machines to produce quality product.
• Use proper troubleshooting techniques to diagnose and resolve line related problems.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Read and record process settings and enter into computer.
• Ensure shutdown, changeover, PM, and startup checklists are complete and to procedure.
• Track and record all machine and quality downtime accurately and to procedure.
• Monitor and respond to sheet gauging equipment.
• Accurately weigh and record material waste generated by production line.
• Perform and record all quality procedures as required.
• Communicate information effectively to other team members.
• Follow and enforce all company policies/procedures, including all safety policies/procedures.
• Follow housekeeping policy and sign off on Master Cleaning Schedule.
• Perform Blending Room Material Handler duties as needed:
  • Weigh and track all regrind and submit completed forms to Production Supervisor.
  • Transport regrind and/or empty gaylords from warehouse as needed.
  • Organize weighed and tagged gaylords in warehouse.
  • Move webbing and/or stacks of sheet to grinder(s) as needed.
  • Monitor regrind in silos, dump as needed
  • Notify Maintenance regarding blending alarms/mechanical issues.
  • Sweep blending room and clean top of vacuum loader/hopper, dump fines under Sweeco and         under mezzanines from feed vacuum venturi, and empty containers from mezzanine funnel shoot.
  • Acquire and dump additives /concentrates at silos.
  • Load additive hopper next to lines as directed.
  • Dump (empty) the sock at the Sweeco station. 
  • Monitor materials required to meet production goals.
• Cross-train as Material Handler.
• Responsible for the quality of items produced to meet product specifications.
• Analyze and resolve work problems, or assist workers in solving work problems.
• Maintain time and production records.
• Oversee the Set-up of machines and equipment.
• Other duties as requested by Supervisor

We’d love to hear from you if:

• To succeed in this role, you will need excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously is needed.
• You will need to have the ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.
• You will need to have excellent interpersonal skills, mathematical and reasoning skills.
• Two years minimum experience in a manufacturing environment
• A minimum of 6 months experience in plastics processing.
• You can lift up to 50 lbs.
• You can stand, sit, reach, and bend
• You can push/pull and handle product
• You must be able to work in conditions that may include heat, humidity, and production noise

At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support our employees’ overall wellbeing. This includes competitive pay, robust benefits, and programs that help you thrive both personally and professionally. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary based on your work location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.