1st Shift Converting Operator

Bema Incorporated; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Bonus plan

Paid vacation

401K

Health and life insurance options

Job summary

A leading flexible packaging supplier is seeking an experienced Converting Operator for the 1st Shift in St. Charles, Illinois. The applicant will ensure compliance with quality and safety procedures, make machine adjustments, and perform minor maintenance. This physically demanding role requires the ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for extended periods. The position offers a competitive salary based on experience, along with a bonus plan, paid vacation, and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Able to interact and communicate with other operators.
• Overtime is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all quality and safety procedures.
• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments.
• Observe machine operation to detect defects or malfunction.
• Perform minor machine maintenance.
• Complete required documentation accurately.

Skills

Experienced

Dependable

Organizational skills

Safety knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Converting Operator

Shape the Future of Packaging!

Galloway Consolidated Holdings, the parent company of Bema, Incorporated, Elite Extrusion Technology and Bema Digital Innovations; a recognized leading supplier to the flexible packaging industry; is looking for an experienced Converting Operator for 1st Shift.

We encourage innovation from our associates, employ the latest technology and have aggressive expansion plans. This position will support our facility in St. Charles, Illinois.

Salary Range: $20 – $24/Hourly

Responsibilities & Duties

• Ensure personal compliance with all AIB, quality, company policies and procedures, including safety and housekeeping procedures.
• Read job specifications and previous run data (if available) to determine machine adjustments and material requirements. Ensures job is in order prior to machine set-up.
• Observes machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction. Makes corrections to alleviate out of specification product.
• Performs minor machine maintenance such as changing zipper, dies, seal bars and punches.
• Completes required documentation accurately and timely.
• Meets or exceeds job standards for line speeds, scrap and set-up times.
• Other duties as assigned by management and supervisors.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experienced
• Dependable
• Able to interact and communicate with other operators
• Organizational skills
• Safety knowledge
• Mechanical aptitude is desired
• Overtime is required
• Physically demanding position: long periods standing, bending, squatting, reaching and pulling. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Helps ensure all policies for the company and the American Institute of Baking (AIB) are followed.

Salary for this position is based on, among other things, a candidate’s experience and qualifications. Galloway Consolidated Holdings offers a competitive compensation package including salary, bonus plan, paid vacation, 401K and comprehensive health and life insurance options.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Candidates may be pre-screened with a phone interview and employment is subject to drug and background testing.

Interested in a career with us? Apply today by submitting your resume below!