Corrugator Operator I

Liberty Packaging - Illinois; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Job summary

Liberty Diversified International (LDI) seeks a Corrugator Operator I for our Rock Island, IL manufacturing facility. You will manage wet-end or dry-end operations, set up rolls, stack finished products, and document quality checks.

The role includes safety compliance and teamwork in a fast-paced production environment. The ideal candidate plants experience in a manufacturing setting, basic math, data entry skills, and flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus 1+ years in manufacturing.
• Experience reading and following detailed work instructions.
• Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.

Responsibilities

• Set up rolls and monitor machine performance on wet-end for continuous run.
• Stack orders safely on dry-end and ensure correct labeling and quality checks.
• Identify issues and communicate with team and leadership promptly.
• Follow plant safety processes and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Math skills

Computer skills

Reading instructions

Overtime availability

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

1+ years manufacturing experience

2+ years manufacturing experience (in lieu of education)

Tools

Typing

Data entry

Printing

Job description

Description

As a Corrugator Operator I with Liberty Packaging, you contribute to the growth of our business by being a key player in safely producing quality corrugated products for our customers. Corrugator Operator I positions are assigned to, and are responsible for mastering, one end of our corrugator (wet end or dry end). This role works within a small group to operate portions of our corrugator by helping setup for orders, move rolls of paper using material handling equipment, stacking product, testing for product quality, correctly labeling products, and communicating machine issues to leadership and team members to ensure efficiency and timeliness in production.

This full-time position reports directly to a Corrugator Supervisor and is located at our Rock Island, ILmanufacturing facility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• On the wet-end of the machine, sets up rolls inside machine, monitors rolls of paper and machine performance, adds rolls when needed to ensure continuous run of the order, and supports continuous run operations during order changeovers by positioning rolls of paper near the machine via power pallet jack.


• On the dry-end of the machine, ensures orders are completely and safely stacked for transport to other areas of the facility, that quality checks are performed and documented according to standard, and that products are correctly identified with load tags.


• Monitors and maintains quality of corrugated paper by performing industry testing and reporting quality issues to plant leadership immediately to maintain accuracy and uphold customer satisfaction.


• Proactively identifies issues and communicates to the team.

• Follow plant safety processes and procedures outlined for machine centers.


• Other duties, as assigned.

REQUIREDEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• High School diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution AND 1+ years of work experience within a manufacturing environment OR 2+ years manufacturing or comparable experience in place of education.


• Previous experience with computer skills such as typing, printing, and data entry.


• Previous experience applying math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.


• Previous experience reading, following, and/or completing detailed work instructions.


• Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Previous experience with reading a tape measureto 1/16\" measurement.


• Converting and/or Corrugator experience.


• Previous experience of pneumatic and electric hand tools.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The starting pay rate for this position is $20.00 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 4+ 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


• Must be able to walk on a moving platform for 6+ hours

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, Georgia, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, 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 solutions and service 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.