Conrad Machine Operator

Colonial Group; Conrad (IA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Conrad, IA seeks a capable manufacturing associate to operate production equipment and maintain steady workflow. You will focus on quality, safety, and teamwork while meeting daily production targets.

You will lead a machine crew during setups and changeovers, perform quality checks, complete reports, and assist in solving machine issues. Overtime and weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate production equipment safely and efficiently.
• Strong safety mindset with good attendance.
• Works well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment to maintain steady workflow.
• Ensure a high quality product and perform quality checks.
• Lead machine crew during setups/changeovers and solve issues.
• Complete necessary reports and duties as assigned.
• Work overtime and weekends as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Shift work

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform a variety of manufacturing tasks using Production Equipment to ensure steady workflow.

Ensure a high quality product is coming off the machine.

Conduct quality checks to ensure boxes have required dimensions and zero material defects.

Lead machine crew with setups/change overs.

Problem solve when issues with the machine arise.

Complete necessary reports.

Other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED.

Strong safety background and good attendance record.

Works well in a team environment.

Ability to work any shift, including overtime and weekends.

Strong mechanical aptitude and be good communicator.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous experience operating corrugated printing equipment.

Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment, with an understanding that temperatures and volumes of work may vary.