2nd Shift Utility Operator/ Machine Helper

Liberty Packaging - Twin Cities; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Liberty Packaging - Twin Cities in Brooklyn Park, MN is seeking an Assistant Machine Operator/Utility Operator to support machine operators, set up orders, and perform quality checks. You will work in a small team to maximize efficiency and may assist in operating finishing equipment as needed.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and 1+ year manufacturing experience, plus basic math and the ability to follow detailed instructions. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• 1+ years manufacturing or comparable experience.
• Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to read, follow, and complete detailed work instructions.
• Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setting up orders according to customer specifications and readiness processes.
• Support machine operators during quality checks and inspect first articles for quality.
• Monitor production metrics and communicate issues to leadership.
• Troubleshoot and assist with equipment issues to maximize efficiency.
• Assist with minor repairs to equipment in collaboration with maintenance.
• Maintain clean and organized work area following post order cleaning.

Skills

Math skills

Reading work instructions

Overtime availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

As an Assistant Machine Operator/UtilityOperator withLiberty 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 machine efficiency by assisting with setting up orders correctly, performing quality checks, stacking orders, and communicating issues. In some locations, Assistant Machine Operator/UtilityOperator roles are also occasionally asked toassist in operatingfinishing machines / tasks (gluers, stitchers, slitter, and saw machine operation).

This full-time position reports directly to aProduction Supervisorand is locatedatourBrooklyn Park, MN manufacturing facility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supportmachineoperationbyassisting with the setup ofordersaccordingto customer specifications,followingorder readinessprocessofefficientlypreparingtheright toolsto complete thejob.
• Assistmachineoperators duringquality checksbyinspectinga first article, andarticles throughout the orderto identifyissues,ensuringquality product,along withmonitoringequipment and raw materials.
• Support the operator in monitoringproductionmetricstoaccuratelytrackprogressof production rates, quality, maintenanceneeds,anddowntime.
• Proactively communicateissues with equipment toappropriate leaders,and assist withtroubleshooting,and problem solvingto maximize overall equipment efficiencyand minimize downtime.
• Intermittentlyassist with minor repairs to equipmentin partnership with maintenance team.
• Maintain a clean and organized work areabyfollowingpost ordercleaning process.
• Follow plant safety processes and procedures outlined forthemachine center.
• Other duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• High School diploma orGEDequivalentfrom an accredited institutionor 1+ years manufacturingor comparableexperience inplaceof education.
• Previous experienceapplyingmathskillssuch asaddition, subtraction,multiplication,and division.
• Previous experience reading,following,and/orcompleting detailed work instructions.
• Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and holidaysas required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Experience reading a tape measureto within 1/16\" measurement.
• Experience withcomputerskills such as typing, printing, and data entry.
• Experience within the corrugated industry.
• Experience withoperational excellence orcontinuous improvement programs - Lean 6 Sigma, Kaizen Events.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The starting pay rate for this position is $22.77 per hour, plus hourly shift differential pay (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, 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 - have guided our day-to-day activities. We believe that when our employees are aligned with these values, we create superior service and solutions 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.