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INDEVCO North America, Inc.

Production Technician (6:50am -7:00pm)

INDEVCO North America, Inc., Orangeburg, South Carolina, us, 29117

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Description NDEVCO Plastics is a member of INDEVCO North America, part of the multinational INDEVCO Group, with over 80 business units worldwide, including 40 manufacturing plants. We are a member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and the Sustainable Packaging Coalition.

As a flexible packaging manufacturer, INDEVCO Plastics designs and manufactures sustainable plastic films and bags that promote a circular economy. Our end markets range from beverage, processed food, and pet food, to building and construction, industrial salt and minerals, lawn, and garden. We work closely with packaging converters and packaging machinery manufacturers.

At INDEVCO Plastics, our philosophy is “What is good for the community is good for the company.” The four pillars that guide our work are performance, innovation, service, and care for the world around us.

Our dynamic manufacturing team in

Orangeburg, S.C.

is seeking a motivated individual to join our team in the role of

Production Technician.

Performs machine set‑up for orders, safely operates machine to production target, waste, and quality standards, and troubleshoots machine when it is down or not performing to standard. Involved in keeping plant and co‑workers performing in a safe and efficient manner that exceeds customer’s expectation.

Requirements

Works, acts, thinks, and converses in terms of improving quality and eliminating waste in his/her process.

Stops any operation that is not producing product to customer expectations or is in violation of approved quality and safety standards.

Sets up machine to specification outlined on the order copy.

Sets up machine to standard set‑up time and procedure.

Operates machine to standard production target and waste targets.

Assists maintenance in machine repairs and preventative maintenance.

Works efficiently and seamlessly with other divisions within Indevco Group to drive improvements.

Continuously improves the process as an individual and as a team member.

Troubleshoots machine when it is down or not performing to standard.

Ensures that the day‑to‑day operation of the machine is consistent with the policies and procedures which make up the Quality System.

Specific Duties

Creates an environment of teamwork focused on producing quality products.

Performs inspections per Quality Procedure.

Cleans machine and area according to schedule.

Ensures machine Preventive Management is performed according to the schedule.

Sets the example of safe operation by following established safety guidelines and holds self and others accountable.

Initiates and supports improvement initiatives.

Other duties as instructed by Supervisor, General Manager and/or Production.

Maintains open communication with employees and ensures their improvement ideas of operation concerns are reviewed and addressed in a timely manner.

Uses shop tools, hand tools, equipment manuals, blueprints, schematics for troubleshooting and diagnosing equipment failures.

Implements 5S activities and follows all procedures.

Adheres to Personnel Processing Practices in IPO’s Food Safety Plan as determined by the Food Safety Management System.

Standards of Performance

Makes “run / don’t run” call with input from General Manager, Supervisor and Quality / Technical. Communicates and works well with others.

Ensures everyone has the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Has a basic understanding of computers.

Knowledge

Meets production targets (% performance to production plan).

Meets Quality targets (number of complaints).

Meets Safety targets and performs audits on required timelines.

Meets all Environmental compliance (Air Permits, Waste, Storm Water, etc.).

Other duties as instructed by Plant Manager, Supervisor and/or Production Manager.

Has a basic understanding of all machine functions, printing, inks, mounting plates, extrusion, and reading of tape measure.

Reading, writing, and arithmetic.

Physical Demand Work is of medium difficulty. Shafts can be controlled by the hoist equipment, if available. Ink buckets lifting required on occasion but no more than 40‑50 lbs.

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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