Senior Operator

Senior Operator - Pilot Production (Cold Chain)

Location: Roselle, IL
Shift: First Shift | FullTime
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Why This Role Is Different

This is a rare opportunity to join a BRANDNEW pilot production site focused on Cold Chain innovation. As a Senior Operator, you won't just run equipment - you'll help shape the processes, standards, and future of production from day one.

You'll work in an engineeringdriven, pilot environment, collaborating closely with leadership, process development, and production teams to test, improve, and scale new technology. If you thrive in fastpaced, problemsolving environments and want your ideas to matter, this is the role for you.

Job Title: Senior Operator

Classification: Hourly (SE, SNE)

Reports To: Pilot Production and Site Manager

Department: Cold Chain pilot equipment

Summary of Job

The Senior Operator leads production crews in efficiently operating the company's production equipment. They ensure all components are in place for each job, achieve quality results, and manage in line finishing tasks with minimal supervision. The role includes operating and troubleshooting various line equipment, performing minor mechanical repairs, and maintaining high standards for productivity, waste reduction, and quality. The Senior Operator fosters a learning environment, supports continuous improvement, and ensures safety and cleanliness on the job. The position requires 5-7 years of relevant experience and strong leadership and technical skills.

Under the direction of Plant manager and/or Production development and process lead oversees hourly employees to ensure the safe production of the highest quality products at the lowest possible cost, while meeting company standards for quality and performance, customer specifications and delivery requirements, in accordance with Pregis policies and procedures.

Overview: Must have the technical ability to operate pilot level converting lines within Pregis standards for waste, quality, and productivity. Understands and adheres to all Standard Operating Procedures. The senior operator will be operating in a pilot (engineering) environment, and must be able to think critically, work safely, and provide suggestions for improvement. Set up and operate all special functions and capabilities with minimal supervision or direction. Train other employees when requested or required to do so. Analyze issues, determine, and implement solutions. Provide innovative / creative solutions for opportunities and or improvements.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Consistently demonstrates leadership qualities. Uses leadership skills to direct crews in the efficient operation of the company's production equipment.
• Reads and understand all information on job ticket pertaining to a specific job. Ensures that all necessary components to produce the job are present. Does not move forward on any job with conflicting information.
• Able to think critically and perform work in a safe manner. Provide suggestions for improvement and ensure team members are also working in a safe manner.
• Strong converting line finishing skill set that leads to a full understanding of how to achieve high product quality that meets the specifications of the product
• Has complete understanding and ability to operate all line ancillary equipment.
• Strong inline finishing skill set that leads to a full understanding and ability to effectively set up and operate all inline equipment (i.e. gluing, Labeling, Straub Applicators etc.) as well as rotary cutter with minimal supervision
• Understands tension controls and ancillary equipment. Knowledge of how to web up the line, capable of setting cylinders and plates. Has the ability to perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments.
• Efficiently operates in line systems with minimal supervision.
• Maintains 100% of standards in productivity, waste and quality standards. Accurately enters all codes for quantities, materials, and times onto required paperwork.
• Understands and demonstrates ability to accurately tracking line counts
• Performs necessary functions to operate the line with minimal supervision. Establishes and promotes an environment for learning and process improvement. Consistently looks for improvements and efficiencies to reduce waste and increase production within quality standards set.
• Works within all safety guidelines and procedures. Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Ensure the maintenance of departmental housekeeping standards.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and work rules and regulations.
• Interacts well between shifts to gain and pass along all information to facilitate a smooth transition without interruption.

Environment

• Exposure to moving equipment.
• Inside work
• Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Humidity may exceed 80%
• Noise may exceed 85dB+
• Personal Protective Equipment required.

Physical Characteristics

• Frequent standing, stooping, sitting
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs.)

• Occasional typing/keyboarding

Position Type

• Full time
• Shift work - first shift
• Overtime expected per business demand

Education and Experience

Requires four years of high school and five/seven years of inline finishing experience progressive responsibility and or related experience; or a combination of education and experience.

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