Machine Operator

BATAVIA CONTAINER INC; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

BATAVIA CONTAINER INC. is seeking a hands-on operator to support safety, perform PDE data entry, and ensure clean, efficient machine operation on the production floor.

You will inspect sheets for quality, lead junior operators, and follow rigorous SOPs including food safety and OSHA guidelines, while maintaining high production quality and adherence to shift schedules.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical skills.
• Basic proofreading and math skills.
• Customer service driven and focused.
• Participate in any requested or required training.
• Follow precise instructions.
• Self-starter with ambition to take on additional responsibilities.
• Develop corrugated industry knowledge.
• Flexible hours to accomplish required objectives.
• Exhibit exceptional leadership skills by leading by example.
• High school education or equivalent, previous corrugated experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow and support safety requirements within the facility.
• Document and input Production Data Entry (PDE).
• Responsible for machine cleaning and zone housekeeping procedures for the assigned work area.
• Maximize machine utilization by adhering to standards of operation.
• Strive to generate quality production.
• Inspect incoming sheets for quality, correct size, board grade and caliper.
• Serve as a leader to Assistant Machine Operators by guiding them in the set-up, start-up, operation, and shut down tasks of the machine.
• Color/print management where applicable.
• Support and adhere to required, documented and defined procedures and work instructions including, but not limited to: food safety programs, OSHA regulations and PPE as designated.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Plant Manager.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Proofreading

Math skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Initiative

Corrugated industry knowledge

Leadership

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Corrugated industry experience preferred

Job description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Follow and support safety requirements within the facility.Document and input Production Data Entry (PDE).Responsible for machine cleaning and zone housekeeping procedures for the assigned work area.Maximize machine utilization by adhering to standards of operation.Strive to generate quality production.Inspect incoming sheets for quality, correct size, board grade and caliper.Serve as a leader to Assistant Machine Operators by guiding them in the set-up, start-up, operation, and shut down tasks of the machine.Color/print management where applicable.Support and adhere to required, documented and defined procedures and work instructions including, but not limited to: food safety programs, OSHA regulations and PPE as designated.Perform all other duties as assigned by Plant Manager.Qualifications & Requirements:Basic mechanical skills.Basic proof-reading and math skills.Customer service driven and focused.Participate in any requested or required training.Follow precise instructions.Self-starter with ambition to take on additional responsibilities.Develop corrugated industry knowledge.Flexible hours to accomplish required objectives.Exhibit exceptional leadership skills by leading by example.High school education or equivalent, previous corrugated experience preferred