Machine Operator I: Lead Production & Quality

Liberty Diversified International; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Liberty Packaging, part of Liberty Diversified International, seeks a Machine Operator I to safely produce corrugated products at our Rock Island, IL facility. You will set up orders, check quality, and enter production data while guiding junior operators and coordinating with maintenance for repairs.

This full-time role requires basic math, computer experience, and flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent plus 2+ years in manufacturing, or 3+ years in manufacturing in place of education.
• Experience with computers, including typing, printing, and data entry.
• Ability to apply basic math: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Experience reading and following detailed work instructions.
• Availability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine by setting up orders according to customer specifications and prepare tools.
• Perform quality checks by inspecting first articles and throughout the order to ensure quality.
• Enter production metrics into a computer system to track production rates, quality, maintenance, and downtime.
• Proactively communicate equipment issues to leaders, troubleshoot, and problem-solve to maximize efficiency.
• Provide guidance to Assistant Machine Operators and assist with minor repairs with maintenance team as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area following post order cleaning process.

Skills

Typing

Data entry

Math skills

Reading instructions

Overtime availability

Education

High School diploma or GED

2+ years manufacturing experience

Tools

Computers / data entry systems

Job description

Liberty Packaging, part of Liberty Diversified International, seeks a Machine Operator I to safely produce corrugated products at our Rock Island, IL facility. You will set up orders, check quality, and enter production data while guiding junior operators and coordinating with maintenance for repairs.

This full-time role requires basic math, computer experience, and flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays in a dynamic manufacturing environment.