Machine Operator Assistant

New-Indy Containerboard; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) plan & generous company match

Great Paid Time Off policy

Job summary

New-Indy Containerboard in Holland, MI is seeking a Machine Operator to ensure timely production and maintain quality standards. This full-time position requires a high school diploma and physical ability to perform job functions effectively.

Working in a manufacturing environment, the successful candidate will handle various tasks including assisting with machine setup, maintaining safety standards, and participating in continuous improvement efforts. Benefits include medical coverage, 401(k), and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must possess ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• Ability to lift, bend, stand and twist over a long period of time.
• Flexibility to potentially work overtime during week and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assure daily scheduled production is completed in a timely manner.
• Assist operator to ensure completed product meets specifications.
• Support and adhere to internal quality and safety programs.

Skills

Ability to read a tape measure

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Ability to lift and bend

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced • Job Location: Shoreline Holland - Holland, MI 49422 • Position Type: Full Time • Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent • Travel Percentage: None • Job Shift: First Shift • Job Category: Manufacturing • Rate: $20.00/hr • Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Role Summary

Works under the direction of the Machine Operator and direct supervision of the Converting Production Supervisor. Provides excellent customer service by assuring daily scheduled production is completed in a timely and cost‑efficient manner. Generally considered entry‑level position.

Responsibilities

• Assure daily scheduled production is completed in a timely and cost‑efficient manner.
• Responsible for stacking finished product when completed.
• Assist operator with training of new operations personnel.
• Required to perform as operator during his/her absence.
• Under the direction of the Machine Operator, assist in machine set up, feed and stack operations, and removal of printing plates and cutting dies are done in a timely, orderly, and cost‑efficient manner.
• Assist operator to ensure completed product meets specifications of customer needs.
• Assure customer expectations are consistently met in terms of quality, quantity, and product is produced in a timely manner consistent with established guidelines.
• Assist Machine Operator to ensure preventative maintenance schedule is consistently adhered to.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and general organization in the converting production areas.
• Support and provide suggestions for continuous improvement activities to improve processes and procedures.
• May occasionally operate powered industrial equipment (hilo).
• Support and adhere to internal quality and safety programs.

Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Regularly required to stand for an extended number of hours per shift, walk, bend, twist, stoop, squat, and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Frequent talk or hearing required.
• Reach with fingers, hands, and arms required.
• Must be able to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm motions.
• Must be able to lift, push or pull and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, varying temperatures, and moving mechanical parts.
• Safety gear must be worn as required.
• Safety Toe Footwear is required that is ASTM F2413 - I/C (Impact and Compression) and Slip Resistant.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• Ability to lift, bend, stand and twist over a long period of time.
• Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational and motivational skills.
• Ability to maintain diplomacy, confidentiality and tact essential, as individual has access to high levels of cost, design and company sensitive materials.
• Must be able to work with frequently changing priorities.
• Flexibility to potentially work overtime during week and/or weekends.
• Safety Toe Footwear (ASTM F2413 - I/C (Impact and Compression) and Slip Resistant).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option with company contribution.
• 401(k) plan & generous company match.
• Short- & Long-Term Disability coverage (company paid).
• Life Insurance & AD&D coverage (company paid).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Great Paid Time Off policy.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Gym reimbursement program.
• Quality time invested in your training and development.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.