Assistant Machine Operator - Holland 3rd

New-Indy Containerboard; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage

401k plan & generous company match

Gym reimbursement program

Short- & Long-Term Disability coverage (company paid)

Job summary

New-Indy Containerboard in Holland, MI is looking for an entry-level position to assist the Machine Operator in daily production activities. The role includes responsibilities such as stacking finished products, maintaining customer quality expectations, and adhering to safety standards.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and possess skills in teamwork and machinery operation. The position offers various medical benefits, 401k plans, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• Ability to lift, bend, stand and twist over a long period of time.
• Flexibility to potentially work overtime during week and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assure daily scheduled production is completed in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
• Stack finished product when completed.
• Assist operator with training of new operations personnel.

Skills

Ability to read a tape measure

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Ability to lift and handle weights

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Powered industrial equipment (hilo)

Job description

Role Summary

Works under the direction of the Machine Operator and direct supervision of the Converting Production Supervisor. Provides excellent customer service by assuring daily scheduled production is completed in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Generally considered entry-level position.

What You’ll Do

• Assure daily scheduled production is completed in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
• Responsible for stacking finished product when completed.
• Assist operator with training of new operations personnel.
• Required to perform as operator during his/her absence.
• Under the direction of the Machine Operator, assist in machine set up, feed and stack operations and removal of printing plates and cutting dies are done in a timely, orderly, and cost-efficient manner.
• Assist operator to ensure completed product meets specifications of customer needs.
• Assure customer expectations are consistently met in terms of quality, quantity, and product is produced in a timely manner consistent with established guidelines.
• Assist Machine Operator to ensure preventative maintenance schedule is consistently adhered to.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and general organization in the converting production areas.
• Support and provide suggestions for continuous improvement activities to improve processes and procedures.
• May occasionally operate powered industrial equipment (hilo).
• Support and adhere to internal quality and safety programs.

Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Regularly required to stand for an extended number of hours per shift, walk, bend, twist, stoop, squat, and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Required to reach with fingers, hands, and arms.
• Must be able to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm motions.
• Must regularly lift, push or pull and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, varying temperatures, and moving mechanical parts.
• Safety gear required as per employer standards.
• Safety Toe Footwear required that is ASTM F2413 - I/C (Impact and Compression) and Slip Resistant.

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• Ability to lift, bend, stand and twist over a long period of time.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and motivational skills.
• Ability to maintain diplomacy, confidentiality and tact essential, as individual has access to high levels of cost, design and company sensitive materials.
• Ability to work with frequently changing priorities.
• Flexibility to potentially work overtime during week and/or weekends.
• Safety Toe Footwear (ASTM F2413 - I/C (Impact and Compression) and Slip Resistant).

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option with company contribution.
• 401k plan & generous company match.
• Short- & Long-Term Disability coverage (company paid).
• Life Insurance & AD&D coverage (company paid).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Great Paid Time Off policy.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Gym reimbursement program.
• Quality time invested in your training and development.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.