1st Shift Press Operator

Liberty-Diversified-International; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life and disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Financial advising

Job summary

Liberty Diversified International in Golden Valley, MN is seeking a Machine Operator to safely produce quality corrugated products. You will set up orders, perform quality checks, and communicate issues to improve efficiency within a small crew.

This full-time role reports to a Production Supervisor at the Golden Valley facility. Candidates need a high school diploma or GED and 3+ years manufacturing experience (or 4+ years without education); strong math, measurement and computer data entry

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus 3+ years in manufacturing or 4+ years manufacturing in lieu of education.
• Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16”.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine by setting up orders according to customer specifications.
• Perform quality checks and inspect first articles for defects.
• Enter production metrics into a computer system to track progress.
• Communicate equipment issues to leaders and troubleshoot with the team.
• Provide guidance to Assistant Machine Operators as needed.
• Assist with minor repairs in partnership with maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Reading tape measure

Typing

Data entry

Math skills

Reading work instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Golden Valley, MN, United States
Business Unit: Liberty Packaging
Remote Type: No Remote

As a Machine Operator 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, and as an operator you will help be a leader within your crew to maximize machine efficiencies by setting up orders correctly, performing quality checks and communicating issues.

This full-time position reports directly to a Production Supervisor and is located at our Golden Valley, MN manufacturing facility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate machine by setting up orders according to customer specifications, following order readiness process of efficiently preparing the right tools to complete the job.
• Perform quality checks by inspecting a first article, and articles throughout the order to identify errors, ensuring quality product along with monitoring equipment and raw materials.
• Enter production metrics into a computer electronic system to accurately track progress of production rates, quality, maintenance, and downtime.
• Proactively communicate issues with equipment to appropriate leaders, troubleshoot issues, and problem solve individually and as a team to maximize overall equipment efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Provides guidance to Assistant Machine Operators, as needed.
• 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 AND 3+ years of work experience within a manufacturing environment OR 4+ years manufacturing experience in lieu of education.
• Previous experience with reading a tape measure to within 1/16” measurement.
• Previous experience with a computer using skills such as typing, printing, and data entry.
• Previous experience applying math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Previous experience reading and completing detailed work instructions.
• Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• 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 $26.63 per hour (if applicable) plus hourly shift differential pay.

At LDI, we are pleased to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance options; paid vacation; paid holidays; 401(k) plus company matching; flexible spending and health savings account options; life and disability insurance; tuition assistance; wellness and mental health resources, and financial advising services.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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, Virginia, 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 – guiding our day-to-day activities. We believe that when our employees are aligned with these values, we create superior service and s olutions for our customers. The LDI family of companies includes Liberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics ( Custom Solutions and Quarrix 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.