Machine Operator

Machine Operator

The Company Klckner Pentaplast is a globally recognized leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. We incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter - creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life, and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint. At Klckner Pentaplast, we are passionate about ensuring our customers' satisfaction, and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

New hires are eligible for a $3000 retention bonus ~ terms and conditions apply.

Machine Operators positions are available in all areas of the manufacturing plant including Calender, Slitting, Mixing, Coating & Laminating, and Raw Materials.

HR Contact: Carol Brickey

Education and/or Experience: Three to six months of related experience and/or training in a manufacturing facility. High School Diploma or equivalency preferred but not required.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts (4 on/4 off), including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Machine Operator - Calender

Assists in the set-up and operation of the Calender Machine, with concentration on the wind-up end of the machine by performing the following duties:

• Watches the wind-up end of the machine to ensure that the master rolls are of good quality, wrapped tight with proper tension and that the roll edges are level.
• Helps the assistant operator or operator with cutting and changing rolls when the required lengths are achieved on previous rolls.
• Properly removes finished roll with forklift, weighs it, records and tags it and stores it in the proper place.
• When cutting sheets, the wind-up person watches the sheet cutter to assure proper size, quality, and properly aligned stock of sheets.
• Moves the finished stacks to the proper storage area after weighing, tagging, and recording it.
• May work in the capacity of an Assistant Operator in his/her absence.
• Is skilled with the operation and safety of battery-operated lifts.
• Works in a team environment to assist all calender team members.
• May be temporarily assigned to help in other departments.
• Performs cleaning tasks throughout the department and may be sent for equipment parts as needed.
• Must be able to perform as a Mixer B with little or no assistance.
• Understands and completes all necessary documentation in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Follows good safety and housekeeping practices in their assigned work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Assistant Slitter Operator

Sets-up and operates a Slitting Machine to produce a quality product in accordance with predetermined specifications and in accordance with predetermined production schedules.

• Communicates with the Assistant Operator to ensure that the proper master rolls or sheets have been transported to the assigned machine.
• Properly loads the master rolls or sheets onto the Slitting Machine.
• Sets the machine for the proper cuts, tensions frequently during the run to ensure that the machine is maintaining the proper settings.
• Double checks the provided cores to ensure that they are within prescribed specifications for the job.
• Sets all of the gauges to record length and weight and starts the run.
• Visually inspects the product during the run to ascertain as much as possible that the product is free of defects.
• Responsible for the proper unloading of the slit rolls, assuring that the rolls are in proper shape and are not loosened or damaged during the unloading and palletizing procedure.
• Coordinates the activities of the Assistant Operator and/or the Utility Person as needed to provide a good steady work flow.
• May set-up and operate a core cutting machine if needed.
• May cut up unused material and place it into the proper rework basket.
• Other duties as assigned.

Assistant Coating & Laminating Operator

Starts up and operates a Coating & Laminating Machine to produce a quality product in accordance with predetermined specifications and in conformity with the production schedule.

• Monitors production processes to ensure that they are in control of specifications.
• Trains new and/or newly promoted employees.
• Responsible for training of all operators in his/her group.
• Makes sound decisions pertaining to the use of expensive raw materials in the production of product with zero scrap value.
• Makes periodic machinery checks of the Coating and Laminating Machine to ensure proper electrical and mechanical function.
• Understands and continues to learn the operation of all equipment in the department (coater, laminator and sheet cutter).
• Ensures that good safety and housekeeping practices are maintained at all times.
• Constantly monitors production run to assure that the film is at the highest quality level possible.
• Loads recipes into supervisory system and ensures that all machine set points are correct.
• Performs the duties of/or assists the Slitting Operator when needed.
• Assumes the responsibilities of a Lead Operator in his/her absence.
• Performs testing in Q. A. Lab to assure product is within specifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Nearest Major Market: Charlottesville

Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia