Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Buckeye-Corrugated,-Inc.; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Bonus plan

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a qualified manufacturing teammate to safely operate equipment, including setup, operation, and cleanup on first shift.

This full-time role emphasizes quality, teamwork, and adherence to safety rules in a busy plant environment. Responsibilities include operating presses or cutters, monitoring quality, and driving machine center efficiency while recording production data in the ERP system.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or machine operation is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret measurements quickly and accurately.
• Ability to understand and follow both written and spoken instructions.
• Strong teamwork and dependability in a production setting.
• Professional conduct with a calm, even-tempered demeanor.
• Basic problem-solving using simple variables in standard situations.

Responsibilities

• Operate printing presses and/or die cutters to make corrugated products.
• Monitor product quality and ensure quality control systems are used properly.
• Drive production and efficiency of the assigned machine center.
• Record production statistics in the ERP system.
• Assist in training new associates for safe and efficient work.
• Recommend methods or equipment changes to improve efficiency or standards.

Skills

Manufacturing operator experience

Quality-oriented

Tape measure reading

Following instructions

Team player

Dependable

Professional attitude

Basic instructions comprehension

Problem solving (concrete variables)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

BCI Sioux Falls is looking for a qualified teammate who values taking pride in their work, enjoys a team environment, and strives to be the best. On this team, you will be responsible for assisting all activities associated with safely operating equipment; including, but not limited to setup, operation, and cleanup.

1st Shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday-Friday

Main Duties:

• Full-time role in a manufacturing plant/warehouse setting
• Follow established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times
• Operate printing presses and/or die cutters to make a variety of corrugated products
• Monitor product quality and ensure that the quality control systems are being utilized properly
• Drive production and efficiency of assigned machine center

Additional Duties:

• Record production statistics within our ERP system
• Become knowledgeable of paper properties, setting up a press and managing colors
• Maintain machine to ensure all preventative maintenance has been completed by the scheduled time
• Ensure that equipment is clean and organized
• Ensure that all safety guards are in place and operate properly on the machine
• Assist in training new associates to safely perform their duties in the most efficient way possible while upholding the highest quality standards
• Recommend changes in methods, equipment, material handling and similar projects for improvements in efficiencies or standards of practice
• Promote morale and wellness of Crew Members
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Machine operator or other manufacturing operator experience preferred
• Quality and results oriented
• Ability to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy
• Ability to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions
• Works well with others in a team setting
• Shows dependability on the job
• Demonstrates a professional attitude and even-tempered response through interactions with others
• Comprehend and apply basic instructions furnished in written, oral or graphic form
• Ability to solve problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations
• High school diploma or GED preferred

Physical Demands:

• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds – regularly
• Stand, walk and communicate with others (both speaking and listening) – regularly
• Use hands to adjust, manipulate and feel product – frequently
• Reach with hands and arms – frequently
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl – frequently
• Sit – occasionally
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

About BCI

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee-owned company with twelve (12) corrugated manufacturing facilities, providing an extensive range of corrugated packaging products. Located in ten states, our services and capabilities include custom-designed corrugated packaging, point-of-purchase displays, point-of-sale packaging along with fulfillment and logistics. Simply stated, we do not just make boxes. We build the means to shape impressions and influence perceptions.

BCI provides competitive pay and a robust benefits package including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision and life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, as well as a bonus plan and opportunity for employee stock ownership.