Machine Operator Assistant

Colonial Group; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

PTO after 90 days

Company paid short term and LTD

Company paid life insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Job summary

Colonial Group in Waukegan, IL is seeking a Machine Operator Assistant to feed paper, ink, and glue to flexographic machines and learn their mechanics. First and second shifts, Monday–Friday, with a clean, safe production environment.

The role includes changing rolls and plates, monitoring supplies, packing bags when needed, and maintaining organization. Benefits such as medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k with match, and PTO after 90 days are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous machine operating and packaging experience preferred.
• Experience with large rolls of paper or plastic preferred.
• Proficient with hand tools (tape measure, screwdriver, wrenches).
• Good verbal and written communication; basic math.
• Commitment to safety and attendance.

Responsibilities

• Change paper rolls and printing plates.
• Monitor machine and ensure supply of paper, glue, ink.
• Pack paper bags as necessary.
• Keep work area clean and organized.

Skills

Machine operation

Packaging experience

Hand tools familiarity

Verbal and written communication

Basic math

Safety awareness

Attendance reliability

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.

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