Title:  Operator

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day. And we need people like you to make it happen.

Production Operator (Louisa, VA)

Tetra Pak Tubex Inc. is looking for an Operator to be based out of our Louisa, VA factory. This position performs all tasks involved in the production of straws by following standard work methods to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.

Job summary

Acquire the skills to maintain the machines as per autonomous maintenance (AM) and produce straws as per given methods that consider World Class Manufacturing (WCM) methods and quality parameters. You will:

1. Follow production safety rules
2. Work according to existing procedures/ Standards
3. Execute basic Autonomous Maintenance (AM) operations and Cleaning, Inspection, Lubrication (CIL)
4. Define anomalies and put tags
5. Conduct basic/elementary quality tests
6. Create One Point Lessons (OPLs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Measurables:

• Efficiently performs routine production tasks as per established procedures
• Good quality output as per established norm
• Learn World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and autonomous maintenance (AM) skills to build sustainable performance in future

What you will do

As an Operator your key responsibilities will be:

• Test products for quality assurance.
• Troubleshoot problems with equipment, devices or products by identifying root cause.
• Collect and weigh waste in correctly labelled barrels or other containers.
• Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
• Prepare and assemble materials, change film, attach labels to products
• Fill out digital forms.
• Pack finished goods into correct packages and boxes and place on designated pallets.
• Write improvement tags for any operational, mechanical, safety, or environmental anomaly.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

This role will be for first shift, 5 AM - 3 PM (10 hours) from Monday through Thursday. 

What you are

We believe you have:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Dependable and reliable
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read, understand and comply with work directions, training manuals, safety rules, and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment in manufacturing environment

What we offer

• Variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
• Culture that pioneers spirit of innovation where our engineering genius drives visible result
• Equal opportunity employment experience that values difference and diversity
• Market competitive compensation and benefits
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 15 Vacation and 7 Discretionary days (prorated 1st year)
• Safety shoes and glasses reimbursement program
• Health; FSA and HSA; Dental; Vision; Life and AD&D; 
• 401(k) and Match; 
• Employee Referral Program; 
• Paid parental leave.

Key Outputs and Measurements

• Efficiently performs routine production tasks as per established procedures
• Good quality output as per established norm
• Learn World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and Autonomous Maintenance (AM) skills to build sustainable performance in future

Key Relationships

Production/Process Managers, Production/Process Associates, Lead Operators, colleagues in other functions in the factory

Apply now!

If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect what’s good; for food, people, and the planet, apply through our careers page at https://jobs.tetrapak.com/ 

This job posting expires on March 17, 2026.

Tetra Pak is not currently sponsoring work visas for this position.

Tetra Pak is not currently sponsoring relocation for this position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran