Corrugated Machine Operator

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

Job summary

Welch Packaging in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is looking for Production Associates to assist in creating finished products. Responsibilities include machine operation, manual labor, and ensuring safety standards are met.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment and a high school diploma is preferred. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential. This position involves heavy lifting and working in a loud environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Previous experience in a corrugated manufacturing/production environment.
• Ability to work safely adhering to all safety processes and policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with machine operation and manual labor.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain production standards.
• Setup and adjust machine settings to meet specifications.

Skills

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

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift experience

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 loss 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.
• Previous experience in a corrugated manufacturing / production environment.
• Experience with cycle counting (preferred).
• Forklift experience (a plus).
• 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.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Regularly required to stand, walk and communicate with team members.
• Frequently required to use hands, reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• 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 perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently exposed to ambient temperatures.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• 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 to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job’s 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 veteran status.