Assistant Machine Operator I

Liberty Diversified International; Rock Island, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Liberty Diversified International is seeking an Assistant Machine Operator I at our Rock Island, IL facility. You will support setup, perform quality checks, and help maintain production efficiency in a corrugated manufacturing environment.

The role requires basic math, reading detailed instructions, and willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays. We offer comprehensive benefits and a path to growth within the company.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or 1+ years manufacturing experience required.
• Ability to perform basic math operations and read instructions.
• Experience reading and following detailed work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Support machine operation by assisting setup of orders to customer specs.
• Assist with quality checks ensuring first article and ongoing quality.
• Monitor production metrics and communicate downtime or maintenance needs.
• Assist with troubleshooting equipment to maximize efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Assist with minor repairs in partnership with maintenance team.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Math skills

Reading instructions

Overtime availability

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Tape measure

Basic computer skills

Job description

Location: Rock Island, IL, United States
Business Unit: Liberty Packaging
Remote Type: No Remote

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 aProduction 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.

At LDI, we are pleased to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package including 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 Solutions and Quarrix 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.