Job Description
Job Description
What We’re Looking For :
We’re seeking a hands-on, motivated Machine helper who takes pride in running efficient, high-quality production lines. The ideal candidate will bring :
- Experience with corrugated converting or corrugator equipment.
- A proven ability to improve machine performance and minimize downtime.
- Strong leadership skills to guide and train crew members.
- A commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as production demands.
If you’re detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Shifts :
1st Shift : 6 AM - 2 PM
2nd Shift : 2PM - 10PM
3rd Shift : 10 PM - 6AM
Possibility of working 12 hour shifts depending on business necessityAreas of Responsibility :
Manufacture corrugated cartons in a high-volume production environment.Lead and coordinate the daily activities of the machine crew, ensuring performance goals are met in waste reduction, efficiency, quality, and uptime.Direct and train machine crew members, including new team members.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Corrugator or Converting machine experience (Flexo Folder Gluer, Rotary Die Cutter, Flat Bed Die Cutter, Specialty Folder Gluer, and / or Litho Laminator).Proven ability to improve machine efficiencies in a production environment.Experience in corrugated packaging environments.Strong process control background with demonstrated analytical skills.Computer literacy, including experience with Windows-based systems.Familiarity with equipment operation and adherence to safety guidelines.Team-oriented, organized, detail-driven, and able to perform physical tasks.Willingness to work overtime and weekends as required.Physical Requirements :
Ability to stand unassisted for up to 12 hours per day while wearing safety shoes.Ability to stand, sit, kneel, twist, and reach around equipment and obstacles unassisted as needed.Ability to read and understand a tape measure (imperial units) and perform basic math, including fractions.Repeatedly lift oversized sheets and boxes from chest to ground level.Wear protective equipment for extended periods (gloves, sleeves, safety glasses / goggles, steel-toed shoes, face masks, ear plugs).Ability to climb stairs and work on elevated platforms (up to 20 ft.).Ability to reach the ground unassisted.Communicate effectively in loud working environments while wearing PPE.Work in a non-climate-controlled warehouse (ambient temperatures between 40 – 115°ree;F) for up to 12 hours per day.Reliable transportation to and from work.Ability to wash hands multiple times per day with antibacterial soap.Work overtime as needed (up to 12 hours / day, up to 7 days / week).Lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted; more than 50 lbs. with assistance.Work in tight spaces.Basic understanding of cleaning chemicals and sanitization measures.Ability to cross conveyor systems using narrow walking platforms (4” wide).Strong spatial recognition and deductive reasoning skills.Education and Experience :
Previous machine operator experience (6 months or more) preferred.Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment test, background investigation and drug screen to qualify for full-time employment.
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens and customers we serve. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
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