1st Shift Assistant Machine Operator II

Liberty Diversified International; Haltom City (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

HSA / FSA

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Liberty Diversified International (LDI) is seeking an Assistant Machine Operator II for our Fort Worth, TX facility. You will support machine operators, help set up orders, perform quality checks, stack orders, and communicate issues to maximize efficiency.

Some locations may require assisting in finishing tasks such as gluing, stitching, and cutting. The role reports to a Production Supervisor and requires a high school diploma or GED with manufacturing experience, and availability to work

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or 1+ year manufacturing experience in place of education.
• Basic arithmetic for printouts, bundles, and counts.
• Ability to read and follow detailed work instructions.
• Overtime, weekend, and holiday availability as required.

Responsibilities

• Support machine setup per customer specs and prep tools.
• Assist with quality checks by inspecting articles for defects.
• Monitor production metrics and downtime; communicate issues promptly.
• Assist maintenance with minor repairs and equipment troubleshooting.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Math skills

Reading instructions

Quality checks

Overtime availability

Education

High School diploma or GED

1+ years manufacturing experience as substitute

Tools

Tape measure reading

Data entry

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Description

As anAssistant Machine Operator II with Liberty Packaging, you will contribute to the growth of our business by being a key player in safely producing quality corrugated products for our customers. You will work within a small group as an assistant operator; in this role, you will support machine operators to maximize efficiency by assisting with setting up orders correctly, performing quality checks, stacking orders, and communicating issues. In some locations, the Assistant Machine Operator II roles are also occasionally asked to assist in operating finishing machines / tasks (gluers, stitchers, slitter, and saw machine operation).

As anAssistant Machine Operator II with Liberty Packaging, you will contribute to the growth of our business by being a key player in safely producing quality corrugated products for our customers. You will work within a small group as an assistant operator; in this role, you will support machine operators to maximize efficiency by assisting with setting up orders correctly, performing quality checks, stacking orders, and communicating issues. In some locations, the Assistant Machine Operator II roles are also occasionally asked to assist in operating finishing machines / tasks (gluers, stitchers, slitter, and saw machine operation).

This full-time position reports directly to a Production Supervisor and is located at our Fort Worth, TXmanufacturing facility.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Support machine operation by assisting with the setup of orders according to customer specifications, following order readiness process of efficiently preparing the right tools to complete the job.
• Assist machine operators during quality checks by inspecting a first article, and articles throughout the order to identify issues, ensuring quality product, along with monitoring equipment and raw materials.
• Support the operator in monitoring production metrics to accurately track progress of productions rates, quality, maintenance needs, and downtime.
• Proactively communicate issues with equipment to appropriate leaders and assist with trouble shooting and problem solving to maximize overall equipment efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Intermittently assist with minor repairs to equipment in partnership with maintenance team.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area by following post order cleaning process.
• Follow plant safety processes and procedures outlined for the machine center.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Required Education, Experience And Skills

• High School diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution or 1+ years manufacturing or comparable experience in place of education.
• Previous experience applying math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Previous experience reading, following, and/or completing detailed work instructions.
• Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.

Preferredqualifications

• Experience reading a tape measure to within 1/16" measurement.
• Experience with computer skills such as typing, printing, and data entry.
• Experience within the corrugated industry.
• Experience with operational excellence or continuous improvement programs – Lean 6 Sigma, Kaizen Events.

Compensation & Benefits

The starting pay rate for this position is $19.00 per hour plus hourly shift differential pay. The compensation posted is the anticipated pay for the position at the time of the posting. We may pay above or below posted amount based on several factors, including, but not limited to education and/or certifications, skills, experience, or work location. Some positions may qualify for additional compensation in the form of bonuses.

At LDI, we are pleased to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance options; paid time off; 10 paid holidays; 401(k) plus company matching and annual discretionary profit sharing; flexible spending and health savings account options; life and disability insurance; tuition assistance; wellness and mental health resources, and financial advising services.Eligibility in benefit programs is based on hours worked per week.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to work in crowded spaces for 4+ hours per shift.
• Must be able to bend and stoop for 7+ hours per shift.
• Must be able to stand for 6+ hours per shift.
• Must be able to walk for 6+ hours per shift.
• Must be able to reach and grasp up to 6+ hours per shift.

About Our Company

Comprised of multiple companies with headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota, Liberty Diversified International (LDI) is a privately held company employing more than 1,900 individuals across our manufacturing facilities, production facilities and core business operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, California, and Mexico. With deep roots in the corrugated box manufacturing industry, we operate in the core markets of paper, packaging, workplace products, corrugated plastics and building products.

Since 1918, our values – Caring, Innovation, Trust, and Excellence – have guided our day-to-day activities. We believe that when our employees are aligned with these values, we create superior solutions and services for our customers. The LDI family of companies includes Liberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics (Custom SolutionsandQuarrix Building Products) and Safco.

Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.