Position: Blown Film Operator I – Nights
Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
Shift: C/D Shift | 5:45 PM – 6:15 AM (12-hour continental schedule)
Pay Rate: $27.02/hour
Retention Bonus:
To reward long-term commitment, this position offers a $2,000 retention bonus , paid as follows:
$1,000 after successfully completing 90 days of employment
$1,000 after successfully completing 180 days of employment
Please note: This is a retention bonus and is not paid at the time of hire.
Summary Description
The Blown Film Operator I is responsible for setting up and operating blown film extrusion equipment to produce plastic film that meets customer specifications. This role involves preparing raw materials, monitoring production processes, performing quality checks, and making equipment adjustments to maintain product quality, safety, and production efficiency.
What You’ll Be Doing
Set up and operate blown film extrusion lines using plastic resin pellets to produce film that meets specifications
Install and change screens, adjust dies, and prepare trim scrap systems, palletizers, grinders, film winders, and pellet grinders
Set up and monitor raw material feeding systems
Visually inspect film for defects and use micrometers and other measuring devices to verify product dimensions
Perform equipment adjustments as needed to maintain product quality and consistency
Conduct and document quality checks on intermediate products, including capacity, coefficient of friction (COF), gauge, and width
Maintain accurate records of material usage and production activities
Handle finished materials and ensure products meet established quality standards
Cut cores and replace or process trim boxes near grinders as needed
Participate in production line startups, changeovers, and equipment setup activities
Follow established cleaning, sanitation, and housekeeping procedures, including completion of sanitation checklists
Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Prerequisite Programs (PRPs), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Follow all applicable food safety requirements and promptly report food safety violations to management
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
Participate in TOPPAN’s Global Performance System (GPS) activities, including 5Star, Pillar Teams, audits, and Near Miss reporting
Perform other duties as assigned
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality
We’d Love to Hear From You If
You have knowledge of or experience with blown film extrusion processes
You understand plastic resins and the co-extrusion of different types of plastics
You can read, speak, and write English effectively
You have experience operating production machinery in a manufacturing environment
You are comfortable using measuring instruments and performing quality inspections
You have a strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and production standards
You can work a 12-hour overnight shift on a consistent schedule
Qualifications
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent job experience
Knowledge of blown film extrusion equipment and production processes preferred
Understanding of plastic resins, co-extrusion, and film quality specifications preferred
Ability to perform basic measurements and identify product defects
Willingness to follow safety procedures, sanitation requirements, and production documentation standards
Strong teamwork, reliability, and problem-solving skills
Benefits
At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support employees’ overall well-being. Benefits may vary based on work location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement and may include:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Employee Assistance Program and well-being resources
Paid time off and holidays
Company-paid and voluntary insurance plans, including life, personal accident, and disability…