Assistant Machine Operator I

Liberty Packaging - Illinois; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

10 holidays

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Liberty Packaging – Rock Island, IL is seeking an Assistant Machine Operator I to safely produce quality corrugated products. You will support machine operators, assist with setup, perform quality checks, stack orders, and communicate issues. Reports to a Production Supervisor at the Rock Island facility.

Overtime and weekend hours may be required. Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED or 1+ year manufacturing experience, basic math, ability to read detailed work instructions, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent or 1+ year manufacturing experience in place of education.
• Ability to perform basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Experience reading, following, and/or completing detailed work instructions.
• Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the setup of orders according to customer specifications and prepare the right tools to complete the job.
• Assist machine operators during quality checks by inspecting first articles and articles throughout the order to identify issues and ensure quality product.
• Monitor production metrics to track progress of production rates, quality, maintenance needs, and downtime.
• Communicate issues with equipment to leadership and assist with troubleshooting to maximize efficiency.
• 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.

Skills

Math skills

Reading instructions

Overtime availability

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Description

As anAssistantMachine Operator IwithLiberty 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, the Assistant Machine Operator I roles are also occasionally asked toassist in operatingfinishing machines / tasks (gluers, stitchers, slitter, and saw machine operation).

This full-time position reports directly to a Production Supervisorand is locatedatourRock Island, Illinois 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 $17.50 per hour. 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.