Extrusion Process Technician

• Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases
• Add EXTRA money to your paycheck by referring friends and family
• Eligible for monthly bonus based upon plant productivity*

• Eligible for benefits first of the month following hire date
• Multiple medical and prescription drug coverage options
• Choice of an Employer-Funded Health Care Account (HCA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Integrated healthcare programs telemedicine, chronic condition, weight management and msk health
• Multiple dental and vision plan coverage options
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Healthcare, dependent care
• Company provided life and accidental death, short and long-term disability programs
• Supplemental life, accidental death, and disability buy-up options
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Employee well-being reward program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Child and family care support program
• Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement program
• Employee discount program
• 401(K) with 6% company match (Eligible to participate from day one (1) with 100% vesting in all company provided money immediately)

Responsibilities:

• Provide statistical/trend analysis of data collected for process and project purposes
• Calibrates extrusion test, sets up, and repairs various controls, instruments, and gauges measuring all types in variables.
• Work with engineering on statistical data collection and implementation of new work processes
• Understand and use statistical computer software, including Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) to diagnose and troubleshoot
• Provide computerized, statistical documentation of results, new findings, conclusions, and recommendations on projects as needed to engineering leaders
• Identify and recommend safety, process/product improvement opportunities including evaluating equipment not performing to standard speed, cost reduction opportunities in all assigned areas and processes based on experience and observations
• Implement new or revised processes, procedures or operating practices in all areas and processes involving packaging trays, changed SOPs, safety procedures, etc.
• Write Standard Operating Procedures in the correct computerized format
• Annually review LOTO for any changes or new requirements
• Work with vendors, including visiting vendor sites, to collect information to improve processes at the facility
• Assist in the identification of training needs for production personnel, and then provide needed training
• Maintain and ensure final and intermediate product specifications are correct
• Work with process/project teams to solve problems, participate or help lead Kaizen events
• Communicate accomplishments and other news to facility personnel
• Troubleshoot major mechanical/electrical problems.
• All other duties as required by supervisor
• GMP Responsibilities:
• All associates are responsible to comply with operational methods, personnel practices and all communicated requirements to ensure a safe and productive work environment and overall product safety.
• Execute said duties to maintain compliance with stated product safety/GMP, legal, regulatory and quality systems requirements.
• Adhere to all EHS procedures and regulations.

Qualifications:

• 3 – 5 years of extruder related experience
• Supervisors/Lead experience
• Willing and able to work 7am-3pm Monday-Friday + on-call
• Polystyrene foam related experience a plus
• Inventory management skills
• Quality assurance tracking
• Equipment related mechanical /electrical process knowledge

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  Pactiv Evergreen Inc.
  Pactiv Evergreen is one of the largest manufacturers of fresh food & beverage packaging in North America, with market leading positions across a broad range of products. We bring our Purpose of Packaging a Better Future to life by producing and distributing high-quality products many made with recyclable or renewable materials to food and beverage manufacturers, packers and processors, supermarkets, restaurants, foodservice outlets and other institutions. To learn more, please visit our website at pactivevergreen.com.
  
  Located 35 south west of Chicago, Frankfort is a village in Will County, Illinois, with a small portion in Cook County. The population was 17,782 at the 2010 census, up from 10,391 in 2000. According to Forbes.com, in 2007 the village ranked as the 36th fastest growing suburb in the United States.
  
  The plant was built in 1965, manufactures food service and food packaging products (custom and stock foam), and has approximately 300 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 [email protected].
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  All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.
  
  Pactiv Evergreen is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.
  • THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.
  
  Pactiv Evergreen employees are subject to post-hire drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company policies