Utility Operator

The Company
United under one vision: The Sustainable Protection of Everyday Needs, kp is a global market leader in rigid and flexible packaging and specialty film solutions. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter - creating innovative films and trays that protect medication and medical devices, keep products safe, help avoid food waste and preserve the integrity of countless durable products.
kp has earned a gold rating from EcoVadis, the leading platform for environmental, social, and ethical performance ratings, putting kp in the top 3% of companies rated in the manufacturing of plastics products sector. Founded in 1965, kp has 31 plants in 18 countries and employs over 5,700 people committed to serving customers worldwide in over 60 locations.

In the Utility Role, you will assist the extrusion operator throughout the entire process of producing plastic sheet products, ensuring they meet customer specifications and adhere to established production and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn, understand, and consistently follow operational and quality standards.
• Accurately identify all raw materials, both in process and in pre-staged areas.
• Ensure proper identification and tracking of all materials and containers.
• Maintain adequate inventory of support materials (e.g., skids, polyfilm, cores, etc.).
• Properly tag and package finished products.
• Mix raw materials according to production order specifications.
• Keep the work area clean and organized to ensure a safe, contamination-free environment.
• Adapt to ongoing changes and take on additional tasks as required.
• Regularly stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and sit, as well as climb or balance.
• Lift and move objects weighing between 10 to 20 pounds regularly, with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, and handle rolls weighing up to 250 pounds.
• Work schedule: Monday to Thursday, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM – enjoy a 4-day work week!

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• At least two years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent attendance and a strong safety record.
• Comfortable wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hearing protection, safety glasses, hairnets, and safety shoes.

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If you are determined, thrive in a fast-paced environment with high levels of accountability and focus, then we’d love to meet you! Please apply using the link below.

At kp, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success. We welcome applicants from all identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We aim to create an inclusive culture where our employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in the organization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class.