Corrugated Machine Operator

Welch Packaging Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Welch Packaging Group in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is seeking Production Associates responsible for assisting with machine operation while adhering to safety standards and production schedules. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

The role entails troubleshooting production issues, ensuring quality control, and training associates. Flexible scheduling and forklift experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Ability to work safely adhering to all safety processes and policies.
• Previous experience in a CORRUGATED manufacturing/production environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Engage to meet daily customer demand and production schedule.
• Ensure safety standards are maintained at all times.
• Setup and adjust machine settings to meet product specifications.
• Troubleshoot problems throughout production run.
• Checks box quality, including liner, warp, size, and print.
• Train and assist assistant and helper with job duties.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Organization

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Mathematics

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Summary

Responsible for helping to create finished products by assisting with machine operation, manual labor, and maintaining production standards. Production Associates will also be responsible for following all safety procedures.

Essential Functions

• Actively engaged to meet daily customer demand and production schedule.
• Ensure safety standards are maintained at all times.
• Setup and adjust machine settings to meet product specifications.
• Troubleshoot problems throughout production run.
• Checks and assures box quality, including, but not limited to lose liner, warp, correct size, and print.
• Adhere to production schedule. Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Production Lead.
• Performs job in a safe, efficient and productive manner, while maximizing the utilization of equipment at available capacity and speed.
• Train and assist assistant and helper with job duties on the machine.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Follows all company, local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Other tasks as assigned

Requirements / Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

1+ years in a manufacturing/production environment.

Ability to work safely adhering to all safety processes and policies.

Previous experience in a CORRUGATED manufacturing / production environment.

Previous experience with cycle counting preferred.

Forklift Experience a plus.

Proven ability to work SAFELY adhering to all safety processes and policies.

Ability to work a flexible schedule on occasion to support operational and business needs.

Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities

• Strong written and oral communication.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Time management.
• Systems analysis.
• Mathematical and deductive reasoning.
• Critical thinking.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and communicate with team members.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands, reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to ambient temperatures. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Disclaimer

This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs’ essential functions.

Welch Packaging is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected vete ran.