Machine Operator - 1st Shift

1st Shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday-Friday

Main Duties:

• Full-time role in a manufacturing plant/warehouse setting
• Follow established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times
• Operate printing presses and/or die cutters to make a variety of corrugated products
• Monitor product quality and ensure that the quality control systems are being utilized properly
• Drive production and efficiency of assigned machine center

Additional Duties:

• Record production statistics within our ERP system
• Become knowledgeable of paper properties, setting up a press and managing colors
• Maintain machine to ensure all preventative maintenance has been completed by the scheduled time
• Ensure that equipment is clean and organized
• Ensure that all safety guards are in place and operate properly on the machine
• Assist in training new associates to safely perform their duties in the most efficient way possible while upholding the highest quality standards
• Recommend changes in methods, equipment, material handling and similar projects for improvements in efficiencies or standards of practice
• Promote morale and wellness of Crew Members
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Machine operator or other manufacturing operator experience preferred
• Quality and results oriented
• Ability to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy
• Ability to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions
• Works well with others in a team setting
• Shows dependability on the job
• Demonstrates a professional attitude and even-tempered response through interactions with others
• Comprehend and apply basic instructions furnished in written, oral or graphic form
• Ability to solve problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations
• High school diploma or GED preferred

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
• • Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds - regularly
• • Stand, walk and communicate with others (both speaking and listening) - regularly
• • Use hands to adjust, manipulate and feel product - frequently
• • Reach with hands and arms - frequently
• • Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - frequently
• • Sit - occasionally
• • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus