These are biodegradable and compostable products to help reduce plastic pollution around the world! Since they are made from renewal wood pulp as a raw material, we essentially make transparent paper.
These are biodegradable and compostable products to help reduce plastic pollution around the world! Since they are made from renewal wood pulp as a raw material, we essentially make transparent paper.
Environment Virginia Campaign Associate
Richmond, VA · On-site
$40K/yr
... plastic pollution. We want more protected parks and forests, and clean water flowing in our rivers and streams. We want more wildlife in our world, from the whales off our coast to the bees in our ...
Environment Virginia Campaign Associate
Richmond, VA · On-site
$40K/yr
... plastic pollution. We want more protected parks and forests, and clean water flowing in our rivers and streams. We want more wildlife in our world, from the whales off our coast to the bees in our ...
Finally, the team is also supporting international efforts to reduce plastics pollution, in concert with the U.S. Toxics team. This position will work with NRDC's international team who are staffed ...
Finally, the team is also supporting international efforts to reduce plastics pollution, in concert with the U.S. Toxics team. This position will work with NRDC's international team who are staffed ...
Finally, the team is also supporting international efforts to reduce plastics pollution, in concert with the U.S. Toxics team. This position will work with NRDC's international team who are staffed ...
Finally, the team is also supporting international efforts to reduce plastics pollution, in concert with the U.S. Toxics team. This position will work with NRDC's international team who are staffed ...
Production Machine Operator
Topeka, KS · On-site
$20.76 - $26.30/hr
These are biodegradable and compostable products to help reduce plastic pollution around the world! Since they are made from renewable wood pulp as a raw material, we essentially make transparent ...
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Production Machine Operator
Topeka, KS · On-site
$20.76 - $26.30/hr
These are biodegradable and compostable products to help reduce plastic pollution around the world! Since they are made from renewable wood pulp as a raw material, we essentially make transparent ...
Cost Accountant
$65K - $87K/yr
Sustainability, plastic pollution, and climate change have never been more at the forefront of our world as they are today. At Ranpak, sustainability has been in our DNA since our founding in 1972.
Cost Accountant
$65K - $87K/yr
Sustainability, plastic pollution, and climate change have never been more at the forefront of our world as they are today. At Ranpak, sustainability has been in our DNA since our founding in 1972.
Production Machine Operator
Topeka, KS · On-site
$20.76 - $26.30/hr
These are biodegradable and compostable products to help reduce plastic pollution around the world! Since they are made from renewable wood pulp as a raw material, we essentially make transparent ...
Production Machine Operator
Topeka, KS · On-site
$20.76 - $26.30/hr
These are biodegradable and compostable products to help reduce plastic pollution around the world! Since they are made from renewable wood pulp as a raw material, we essentially make transparent ...
Plant Manager - TOL
Tolleson, AZ · On-site
... addressing plastic pollution. WinCup is driven by our Vio biodegradable foam technology, Our Phade line of PHA based straws and stirrers is the only Marine Biodegradable, Home and Industrial ...
Plant Manager - TOL
Tolleson, AZ · On-site
... addressing plastic pollution. WinCup is driven by our Vio biodegradable foam technology, Our Phade line of PHA based straws and stirrers is the only Marine Biodegradable, Home and Industrial ...
Plant Manager - TOL
Tolleson, AZ · On-site
... addressing plastic pollution. WinCup is driven by our Vio biodegradable foam technology, Our Phade line of PHA based straws and stirrers is the only Marine Biodegradable, Home and Industrial ...
Plant Manager - TOL
Tolleson, AZ · On-site
... addressing plastic pollution. WinCup is driven by our Vio biodegradable foam technology, Our Phade line of PHA based straws and stirrers is the only Marine Biodegradable, Home and Industrial ...
Maintenance Technician
$30.97 - $32.46/hr
These are biodegradable and compostable products to help reduce plastic pollution around the world! Since they are made from renewable wood pulp as a raw material, we essentially make transparent ...
Maintenance Technician
$30.97 - $32.46/hr
These are biodegradable and compostable products to help reduce plastic pollution around the world! Since they are made from renewable wood pulp as a raw material, we essentially make transparent ...
Cost Accountant
Shelton, CT · On-site
$65K - $87K/yr
Sustainability, plastic pollution, and climate change have never been more at the forefront of our world as they are today. At Ranpak, sustainability has been in our DNA since our founding in 1972.
Cost Accountant
Shelton, CT · On-site
$65K - $87K/yr
Sustainability, plastic pollution, and climate change have never been more at the forefront of our world as they are today. At Ranpak, sustainability has been in our DNA since our founding in 1972.
Production Machine Operator
Topeka, KS · On-site
$20.76 - $26.30/hr
These are biodegradable and compostable products to help reduce plastic pollution around the world! Since they are made from renewable wood pulp as a raw material, we essentially make transparent ...
Production Machine Operator
Topeka, KS · On-site
$20.76 - $26.30/hr
These are biodegradable and compostable products to help reduce plastic pollution around the world! Since they are made from renewable wood pulp as a raw material, we essentially make transparent ...
Cost Accountant - Plant Controller
$57K - $76K/yr
Sustainability, plastic pollution, and climate change have never been more at the forefront of our world as they are today. At Ranpak, sustainability has been in our DNA since our founding in 1972.
Cost Accountant - Plant Controller
$57K - $76K/yr
Sustainability, plastic pollution, and climate change have never been more at the forefront of our world as they are today. At Ranpak, sustainability has been in our DNA since our founding in 1972.
Maintenance Technician
Topeka, KS · On-site
$30.97 - $32.46/hr
These are biodegradable and compostable products to help reduce plastic pollution around the world! Since they are made from renewable wood pulp as a raw material, we essentially make transparent ...
Maintenance Technician
Topeka, KS · On-site
$30.97 - $32.46/hr
These are biodegradable and compostable products to help reduce plastic pollution around the world! Since they are made from renewable wood pulp as a raw material, we essentially make transparent ...
Cost Accountant - Plant Controller
Painesville, OH · On-site
$57K - $76K/yr
Sustainability, plastic pollution, and climate change have never been more at the forefront of our world as they are today. At Ranpak, sustainability has been in our DNA since our founding in 1972.
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Cost Accountant - Plant Controller
Painesville, OH · On-site
$57K - $76K/yr
Sustainability, plastic pollution, and climate change have never been more at the forefront of our world as they are today. At Ranpak, sustainability has been in our DNA since our founding in 1972.
... global plastic pollution. WinCup is driven by our Vio biodegradable foam technology; our Phade line of PHA based straws and stirrers, which are the only Marine Biodegradable, Home and Industrial ...
... global plastic pollution. WinCup is driven by our Vio biodegradable foam technology; our Phade line of PHA based straws and stirrers, which are the only Marine Biodegradable, Home and Industrial ...
... addressing plastic pollution. WinCup is driven by our Vio biodegradable foam technology. Our Phade line of PHA based straws and stirrers is the only Marine Biodegradable, Home and Industrial ...
... addressing plastic pollution. WinCup is driven by our Vio biodegradable foam technology. Our Phade line of PHA based straws and stirrers is the only Marine Biodegradable, Home and Industrial ...
Cost Accountant - Plant Controller
Painesville, OH · On-site
$57K - $76K/yr
Sustainability, plastic pollution, and climate change have never been more at the forefront of our world as they are today. At Ranpak, sustainability has been in our DNA since our founding in 1972.
Cost Accountant - Plant Controller
Painesville, OH · On-site
$57K - $76K/yr
Sustainability, plastic pollution, and climate change have never been more at the forefront of our world as they are today. At Ranpak, sustainability has been in our DNA since our founding in 1972.
... global plastic pollution. WinCup is driven by our Vio biodegradable foam technology; our Phade line of PHA based straws and stirrers, which are the only Marine Biodegradable, Home and Industrial ...
... global plastic pollution. WinCup is driven by our Vio biodegradable foam technology; our Phade line of PHA based straws and stirrers, which are the only Marine Biodegradable, Home and Industrial ...
... addressing plastic pollution. WinCup is driven by our Vio biodegradable foam technology. Our Phade line of PHA based straws and stirrers is the only Marine Biodegradable, Home and Industrial ...
... addressing plastic pollution. WinCup is driven by our Vio biodegradable foam technology. Our Phade line of PHA based straws and stirrers is the only Marine Biodegradable, Home and Industrial ...
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FUTAMURA USA
Futamura is committed to its employees and their families by offering one of the most competitive benefits packages in the market. We can likely beat your current company on insurance premium costs, levels of coverage, out of pocket expenses and savings toward retirement.
Medical Insurance
401K + Company Match
Dental Insurance
Profit-Sharing Contribution
Vision Insurance
Prescription Benefits
Vacation Pay
Company-Paid Disability Insurance
Holiday Pay
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Sick Pay
Flexible Spending Account
This position works in our Electrical Maintenance Department. Standard schedule includes rotating 12-hour shifts working 3 or 4 days per week. Shifts rotate between nights and days every 28 days. Employees must also be clean shaven on each shift in the event they would need to respond to an event that would require a respirator.
The Electrical and Instrumentation Department consists of installation, maintenance, repair and calibration of systems essential to the efficient and safe operation of the facility.
Duties include:
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) and engineering instructions.
- Apply knowledge of electronic theory and components.
- Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions; test electronics units and analyze results to evaluate performance and determine the need for adjustment.
- Calibrate instrumentation; adjust or replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry and electronics components.
- Perform preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems; maintain system logs or manuals to document testing and operation of equipment.
- Use applicable software to program equipment; maintain electronic and other components.
- Other duties as assigned.
Applicants should possess the following qualifications:
- Industrial electrician (480V systems to include motors and controls)
- Process controls technician (3-15 psi and 4-20 mA controls)
- Experience with variable speed drives, instrumentation, and control systems
- PLC installation and wiring.
- Demonstrated focus and attention to safety
- Good attendance and attitude
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to think independently, while working within company structures and guidelines
- Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts
We make NatureFlex and Cellophane packaging films. These are biodegradable and compostable products to help reduce plastic pollution around the world! Since they are made from renewal wood pulp as a raw material, we essentially make transparent paper. Check out the process here.
Compostable packaging is a rapidly expanding market. As a result, Futamura is in the process of a major expansion and we have increased our production by over 50% in 2020 and we are still growing. We are looking for good people with a drive for advancement to come join our team.
The Futamura Group was established in Japan in 1950 and is now a global operation specializing in high added value packaging products. Our products are shipped around the world and utilized by major brands and specialized markets.
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