Machine Operator

Rusken Packaging, Inc.; Harrisburg (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS medical/pharmacy plan

401K

Disability insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

Dental/Vision plans

Job summary

Rusken Packaging, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator in Harrisburg, AR. The ideal candidate will manage heavy machinery, ensuring quality control and adherence to safety procedures. Responsible for setting up machines, monitoring production, and maintaining a clean workspace.

Qualifications include the ability to read a tape measure, physical capability to lift up to 50lbs, and prior machine operation or warehouse experience. Benefits include health coverage and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to read a tape measure up to 1/16.
• Physical demands include standing, bending, kneeing, reaching, crouching, and lifting up to 50lbs.
• Prior manufacturing or warehouse experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up the machine according to machine-specific procedures.
• Monitor quality throughout the production run.
• Report significant mechanical failures to the supervisor.

Skills

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail and quality

Excellent communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Role Description

We are currently seeking a highly motivated individual capable of handling heavy machinery in an environment requiring cooperation with a wide variety of people as a Machine Operator for our Harrisburg, AR facility.

Location

Harrisburg, AR

Position Responsibilities

• Set up the machine according to machine specific procedures
• Make necessary adjustments during set up and run to ensure quality work
• Monitor quality throughout the production run. Regulate machine flow, speed, or temperature, dimension, pressure, register settings. Complete the box quality check required on each order
• Follow all safety procedures including Lock out/Tag out
• Enter production data into computer
• Counting and stacking finished product
• Report significant and major mechanical failure to department supervisor immediately
• Work near electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical energy sources
• Ensure correct unit configuration per customer requirements
• Clean up housekeeping procedures such as blowing down the machine, wiping off shafts, cleaning ink systems, vacuuming and sweeping the machine area, and picking up and shredding miscellaneous scrap
• Work overtime and weekends as required
• Interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and procedure manuals, etc
• Properly and successfully interact with co-workers

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to read a tape measure up to 1/16
• Ability to show up on time to work
• Ability to work in hot and cold conditions
• Ability to work overtime if warranted
• Physical demands include standing, bending, kneeing, reaching, crouching, and lifting up to 50lbs
• Basic math skills
• Excellent reading, writing, and verbal skills are required
• Mechanical aptitude
• Attention to detail and quality
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to be flexible in the workplace
• Good attitude and determined
• Be at least 18 years old
• Prior manufacturing or warehouse experience

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Corrugated Converting Experience – preferably Rotary Die Cut and/or Folder Gluer experience

Compensation & Benefits

Pay is dependent on experience.

BCBS medical/pharmacy plan, 401K, Disability, Life/AD&D, Dental/Vision plans and more.