6451 - Paper Bag Machine - COPA - CONVERTING OPERATOR A

Inteplast Group; Dighton (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Converting Operator A to produce high-quality products while ensuring safe operation of equipment. The role involves maintaining production standards, operating machinery, and performing quality inspections. Applicants should possess a high school diploma and basic mathematical skills, along with a commitment to safety and quality. This position requires physical activity and the ability to work in varying environmental conditions.

Qualifications

• Prefer previous experience with electric pallet jack and manufacturing environment.
• Ensure consistent attendance and willingness for non-standard hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery at maximum output while achieving top quality product.
• Perform basic visual and physical quality inspection for finishing product.
• Maintain a clean work area and perform daily housekeeping tasks.

Skills

Basic mathematical skills

Good written and verbal skills

Ability to read and write in English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

6451 - Paper Bag Machine - COPA - CONVERTING OPERATOR A

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:00 AM | Expires Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 4:59 AM

TITLE: CONVERTING OPERATOR A

POSITION OBJECTIVE:
Produce the highest quality product meeting the customer’s specification through safe operation of the assigned equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency
• Prefer previous experience with the operation of electric pallet jack and manufacturing environment.
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accurately maintain scrap produced (weigh and tag when taken from production areas)
• Demonstrate the ability to operate machinery at maximum output while achieving top quality product
• Must complete all paperwork with accuracy and in a timely manner
• Perform basic visual and physical quality inspection for finishing product
• Perform basic troubleshooting for quality and machine shutdown
• Perform job changing based on work instruction (printing plate, size, quantity etc.)
• Move finished goods, gaylords, operation supplies to and from storage and production areas by hand or using manual electric pallet trucks
• Maintain a clean and neat work area in the production area, scrap areas, finishing goods storage areas, and box area
• Perform daily housekeeping tasks to remove trash, dirt, scrap, and plastic pellets from the production floor
• Empty trash dumpsters and designated broken pallet areas daily
• Must ensure that General Manufacturing policies are being followed
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing effective manufacturing
• Knowledge of proper operation of all machinery
• Abide by all Inteplast IBS safety policies and procedures
• Any others duties or responsibilities as determined by Plant Manager that would fall within the normal job requirements

JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• Basic mathematical skills required: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to accurately count and record all types of materials – finished goods, operation supplies, roll stock, and scrap
• Good written and verbal skills
• Must be able to read and write in English
• Must be able to operate machinery and pass a safety test

WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION:

• Ability to work in an environment that is extremely hot, and humid in the summer months, and cold in the winter months.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:

• Ability to quickly move your hand, your hands together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, lift, manipulate or assemble objects frequently.
• Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 lbs frequently.
• Ability to stand and change positions frequently over an eight-hour period.
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs frequently.
• Ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles repeatedly or continuously to lift objects up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.

Inteplast Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information, about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, view the EEO - Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement .