hickmanAvondale, AZ
PM THERMOFORMING
$15.86
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PM THERMOFORMING
hickmanAvondale, AZ
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$15.86
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Overview: Salary Range $15.86 Level Entry Category Warehouse
Description:
Job Summary The PM Thermoforming Machine Operator is responsible for operating machinery that transforms recycled plastic into sustainable egg cartons. This role includes setting up, monitoring, and maintaining the thermoforming machine, building and stacking pallets, and ensuring quality and efficiency in the production process. The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, detail-oriented, and committed to supporting Hickman's sustainability initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Operate thermoforming machine, monitoring computer screens and interacting with equipment controls to ensure smooth operation.
Load and feed thermoform rolls and recycled plastic flakes onto the machine for continuous production.
Unload and replace thermoform rolls as needed to support efficient workflow.
Palletize finished products and use inventory management systems to scan and document finished goods.
Perform routine quality checks to verify that products meet company standards for consistency and durability.
Maintain cleanliness and organization around the work area, following safety and housekeeping protocols.
Adhere to company safety policies, including proper use of PPE, and follow all workplace safety procedures.
Communicate with management and team members to report key issues, machine status, or any concerns impacting production.
Qualifications
Required Skills and Abilities:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to obtain forklift and pallet jack certification.
Experience in a manufacturing or machine operation environment preferred.
Physical ability to stand, walk, and lift to 50 pounds throughout an 8-hour shift or more.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality standards.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, as the facility operates 24/7.Self-motivated team player with excellent communication skills.
Education and Experience:
No specific education requirement listed Prior food production or processing experience preferred, but not required
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand, walk, squat, bend, and lift for extended periods.
Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise and machinery.
Ability to frequently lift and move items up to 50 pounds.
Work Schedule:
This position begins with daytime hours for training. Upon successful completion of training, the employee will transition to a PM (evening/night) shift. During the training period, the employee will learn the necessary skills and responsibilities, and once fully trained, will be expected to work in the PM shift as the primary role.
Benefits and Perks:
- Matching 401kHealth, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time OffPaid Sick LeavePaid Birthday
- Paid Holidays
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Hickman's Family Farms and its brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities. Hickman's Family Farms will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local ordinances. You are applying for a position with Hickman's Family Farms that is designated as a Safety Sensitive Position pursuant to A.R.S. §23-493 et seq. You are ineligible for placement in a Safety Sensitive Position if you are engaged in the current use of any drug, whether legal, prescribed by a physician or otherwise, if it could cause an impairment or otherwise decrease or lessen your job performance or ability to perform your job duties.
Hickman's classified this position as a safety-sensitive job because it reasonably believes that performing the tasks or duties described herein could affect the health or safety of employees. Thus, employee must further agree to comply with all workplace safety policies, especially Hickman's drug and alcohol testing policy. Employee must understand that a positive drug test for prohibited substances, whether legal or otherwise, or employee's refusal to submit to a drug test may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
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Level
Entry
Salary
$15.86
Location
Avondale, AZ
Occupation
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
Industry
Packaging and Labeling Services
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