Machine Operator

Green Bay Packaging; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated operator for their Automatan machinery. This role involves setup, operation, and maintenance of equipment, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and preferably experience in the corrugated industry. Responsibilities include training others, monitoring quality, and adhering to safety standards. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact production efficiency and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience in the corrugated industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate the Automatan, ensuring safety and quality.
• Train assistant operators and assist with job duties.
• Complete production reports and maintain equipment.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Mathematical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Lift Truck

Job description

Description

Position Overview

Responsible for all activities associated with running the Automatan including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations. All employees will be committed to Occupational Safety and Health. You will be responsible for providing a safe and healthful working environment in your areas of responsibility and job performance.

Responsibilities

• Set-up, put job specs in computer, cut mat for label, put tape on mat punch holes in mat, put mat on vacuum cylinder, get help if it is a large mat!
• Tape over all vacuum holes that mat does not cover, in accordance with proper setup techniques.
• Set-up Label Feed Section, put labels on machine, jog labels down to square up with mat, put glue into the machine, check all rubber bands to see if they are straight.
• Monitor box quality, including, but not limited to, loose liner, warp, correct size, and print. Check glue rolls for damage.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Train and assist the assistant operator and helper with job duties on the machine. Cross-train on other machines.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data. Enter work requests into I-Maint.
• Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Switch duties with Assistant Operator as necessary.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Adhere to production schedule.
• Make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, and service goals.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED.

Candidates are preferred if they offer the following:

• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
• 6 months' experience as a Press Department First Helper.
• 6 months' experience in the Press and Finishing Department.

Language Skills

Able to read and follow instructions on specs.

Mathematical Skills

• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume, and rate.
• Able to apply concepts of high school math.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.

Technical Skills

The individual must have a working knowledge of:

• Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Product layouts and production specifications.
• Product quality specifications.
• Quality standards.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and 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 wet and/or humid conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Performance Measurements

The performance of the employee will be measured as follows:

• Operating standards - meeting or exceeding quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction, and productivity standards, set annually.
• Personal growth - setting and achieving professional development goals annually.
• Employee relations - evaluated on behaviors related to human interaction, respect, and communication.
• Creativity - participation in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.