Machine Assistant 1st Shift (Taper Gluer)

Colonial Group; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Carrollton, TX is seeking an experienced manufacturing crew member to support machine setup, monitor packaging quality, and ensure proper stacking for palletizing. You will follow instructions, train helpers, and complete production and safety reports in a fast-paced plant environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be able to lift up to 45 pounds, and be willing to work overtime on short notice.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Lifting up to 45 pounds.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
• Manufacturing environment exposure with varying temperatures, machinery, and forklift traffic.

Responsibilities

• Assist with machine set-up in accordance with proper setup techniques.
• Monitor box quality and communicate quality issues to operator and helper(s).
• Ensure finished boxes are properly stacked for unitizing and/or palletizing.
• Follow factory card instructions and operator directions.
• Maximize equipment utilization by assisting operator to run at capacity and speed.
• Assist with training helper(s) on machine duties.
• Complete reports accurately (Production Data, Machine Status, Safety Data, Lean Enterprise, Quality Data).
• Submit maintenance work orders for needed repairs.
• Be proactive in equipment maintenance.
• Adhere to safety and housekeeping policies; follow production schedule and suggest improvements.
• Report scheduling issues to Supervisor and coordinate with crew for efficiency.
• Switch duties with crew members as required (operating, feeding, pulling, stacking, packing).
• Other duties may be assigned; regular attendance and timeliness required.

Skills

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Principle Accountabilities:

Assist with machine set-up in accordance with proper setup techniques.

Monitor box quality, including, but not limited to, loose liner, scoring, folding, print, proper placement/application of the glue, etc., and communicate quality related issues back to operator and helper(s).

Ensure finished boxes are properly stacked for unitizing and/or palletizing.

Able to understand and follow instructions on factory card, as well as instruction given by operator.

Maximize the utilization of equipment by effectively assisting the operator to run the machinery at available capacity and speed.

Assist with training helper(s) with job duties on the machine.

Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to:Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Lean Enterprise and Quality Data.

Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.

Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.

Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.

Adheres to production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals.

Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.

Work with crew members for maximum efficiency of operation.

Switch duties with other crew members, which may include operating, feeding, pulling, stacking, and packing, as required.

Comply with all company policies, procedures and work rules, including but not limited to safety and maintaining good housekeeping.

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Regular attendance and timeliness are required.

Basic Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED.

Lifting up to 45 pounds.

Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.

Ability to work in manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures based on season, around machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment.

Experience in folding/gluing machine work.

Prior experience working as a crewmember on a machine crew.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to work within a team, effectively communicating with members, and work independently.

Ability to follow instruction and execute written and verbal instructions.