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Form of workCase Erector Production Operator I
Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we've grown into the world's leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people all across the globe.
We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it's not just food - we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.
Everything we do is about Making Better Happen.
AAK Louisville
Louisville, KY.LOCATION
About the role
Production Operator I's place flattenedcardboard boxes on the conveyor belt at the beginning of the assembly line.Employees will maintain the press by replacing rolls of plastic lining,removing any defective boxes and operate the controls. The Production OperatorI is responsible for bringing any unusable boxes to the trash compactor. Oncethe box is built up and lined with the plastic bags by the machine, it willcontinue down to the filling line. During factory wide shut down/start up, ProductionOperator I will be responsible for cleaning various parts of the factory.
Responsibilities
Safety &Environmental Performance
Identify high-risk safety/productivity issues and help to remedy them.
Support full plant wide compliance with safety rules to further our goal of 0 accidents and encouragement of reporting and correcting near misses.
Encourage employees to look for ways to improve safety and production processes.
Prevention and timely reporting of any environmental issues.
Work Requirements
Transfer cardboard boxes from pallet to conveyor belt to be built up
Use controls to start and stop the press
Add glue pallets as needed
Break out fillers for lunch and breaks
Take out trash and cardboard when full
Machine upkeep and cleanliness
Roll change overs with zero downtime
Cost Control
Reduce the amount of rework by participating in employee involvement, process improvement and adherence to process guidelines
Ensure work is completed to customers specifications
Contribute to the effort in controlling costs and minimizing waste in your daily work
About you
High School Diploma or GED preferred
1 or more years in a food manufacturing facility preferred
Must be able to recognize letters and numbers
Basic computer skills
Ability to communicate effectively
Basic mechanical and problem-solving skills desired
In return AAK offer
Career paths, training and development, e-learning and tuition reimbursement programs offering potential for you to progress your future career
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire
Health Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500
401(k) Plan with 100% match
Free Life and Disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans
Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more
Celebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communities
Amazon AwardCo recognition incentives forservice and peer to peer recognition
About AAK
Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK's offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmo, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen for more than 150 years.
AAKprohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation,age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status,and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state orfederal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of studentsin its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.
