2nd Shift Forklift Operator - Baler Operator

Liberty Diversified International; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 61,992,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending and health savings

Life and disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Profit sharing

Job summary

Liberty Packaging, a unit of Liberty Diversified International, seeks a Forklift - Baler Machine Operator I for our Brooklyn Park, MN facility. This full-time role focuses on safely producing quality corrugated products, setting up orders, performing quality checks, and communicating issues to maximize machine efficiency.

You will support a small crew, mentor assistants, and participate in safety procedures while meeting production targets and following the order readiness process.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent plus 2+ years in manufacturing OR 3+ years manufacturing experience in lieu of education.
• Basic computer skills including typing, printing, and data entry.
• Ability to read and follow detailed work instructions.
• Overtime, weekends and holidays may be required.

Responsibilities

• Set up orders and operate the machine according to customer specifications and the order readiness process.
• Perform quality checks by inspecting first article and subsequent items to ensure quality.
• Enter production metrics into an electronic system to track progress, quality, maintenance, and downtime.
• Proactively communicate equipment issues, troubleshoot, and solve problems to maximize OEE and minimize downtime.
• Provide guidance and assistance to Assistant Machine Operators as needed.
• Assist with minor repairs to equipment in partnership with maintenance team.

Skills

Quality monitoring

Basic math

Data entry

Team leadership

Education

High School diploma or GED

2+ years manufacturing experience

Tools

Manufacturing ERP basics

Job description

Description

As a Forklift - Baler Machine Operator I 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 Brooklyn Park, 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, troubleshootissues, and problem solve individually and as a team to maximize overall equipment efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Provides guidance and assistance to Assistant Machine Operators, as needed.
• Intermittently assist with minor repairs to equipment in partnership with maintenance team.
• Maintain a clean and organized work areaby 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 2+ years of work experience within a manufacturing environment OR 3+ years manufacturing or comparable experience in place of education.
• Previous experience with computers, including typing, printing, and data entry.
• 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.

Preferred Education, Experience And Skills

• Experience with reading a tape measure to within 1/16” measurement.
• Experience within the corrugated or paper industry
• Experience with operational excellence or continuous improvement programs – Lean 6 Sigma, Kaizen Events

Compensation & Benefits

The starting pay rate for this position is $22.77per hour, plus hourly shift differentialpay (If applicable).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.

• 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

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, 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 service for our customers. The LDI family of companies includesLiberty 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.