Machine Assistant

Brown Paper Products; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO after 90 days

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company paid short term and LTD

Company paid life insurance

Voluntary life insurance

401k with match

Job summary

Inteplast Group is seeking a Machine Operator Assistant to keep machines supplied with paper, ink, glue and cartons while learning flexographic and converting mechanics. Positions include first and second shifts, Monday to Friday, with a clean work environment.

Ideal candidates have prior machine operating and packaging experience, ability to manage large rolls, and basic math with good verbal and written communication. PPE and safety rules apply on a fast-paced production floor.

Qualifications

• Previous machine operating and packaging experience preferred.
• Experience with large rolls of paper or plastic preferred.
• Knowledge and use of various hand tools including tape measure, screwdriver, wrenches, etc.
• Good verbal and written skills required.
• Basic Math required.
• Maintain a safe working environment on production lines.
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

Responsibilities

• Change paper rolls and printing plates.
• Monitor and keep machine supplied with paper, glue, and ink.
• Pack paper bags as necessary.
• Keep the work area clean and organized.

Skills

Machine operation experience

Packaging experience

Hand tools & measurement

Tools

Tape measure

Screwdrivers

Wrenches

Job description

TITLE: Machine Operator Assistant

POSITION OBJECTIVE: The machine assistant will be responsible for keeping the machines supplied with paper, ink, glue, and cartons while learning the mechanics of the flexographic and converting machines.

• Old and new machinery. Clean work environment.
• First and second shift hours - Monday - Friday.
• Only those with a good work history will be considered.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous machine operating and packaging experience preferred.
• Experience preferred with large rolls of paper or plastic.
• Knowledge and use of various hand tools assigned including tape measure, screwdriver, wrenches, etc.
• Good verbal and written skills required.
• Basic Math required.
• Maintain a safe working environment on production lines.
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Change paper rolls and printing plates.
• Monitor and keep machine supplied with paper, glue, and ink.
• Pack paper bags as necessary.
• Keep the work area clean and organized.

WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION:

• Must adhere to all safety regulations, including the use of PPE.
• Fast-paced production floor with exposure to machinery noise.

TRAINING:

• Must complete ongoing training as required.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. on a daily basis

BENEFITS:

• Clean work environment
• PTO after 90 days
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company paid short term and LTD
• Company paid life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• 401k with match

Inteplast Group is an affirmative action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. For more information, about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, view the EEO - Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement.