Sheeter Helper

JohnsByrne; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

JohnsByrne in Niles, IL is hiring a Sheeter Helper to stage, inspect, and load large paper rolls into the sheeting line. You will assist the Sheeter Operator during setup and prepare finished pallets for shipment.

The role requires a high school diploma, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and experience in warehouse or paper manufacturing. This is a full-time day shift with strict safety and PPE policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; advanced technical training or an associate degree is preferred.
• Previous work in warehouse, printing, packaging, or paper manufacturing environments is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with forklifts, clamp trucks, or manual pallet jacks is often required.

Responsibilities

• Staging rolls according to the daily production schedule and preparing them for the line.
• Pre-inspecting incoming rolls for outer core defects, tearing, or moisture damage.
• Safely unwrapping rolls, removing old cores, and assisting with roll tracking alignment.
• Helping thread the paper web through slitter blades, de-curlers, and rollers.
• Measuring cut sheets to verify dimensions and quality, and packaging finished skids.
• Sorting, binding, and recycling paper trimmings to keep the area organized.
• Assisting with regular machinery cleaning, lubrication, and basic blade replacement tasks.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Mathematical calculations

ERP data entry

Safety protocols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical training preferred

Tools

Forklifts

Clamp trucks

Manual pallet jacks

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: JB-CHI Oakton - Niles, IL 60714. Position Type: Full Time. Education Level: High School. Salary Range: $20.00 - $30.00. HourlyTravel Percentage: None. Job Shift: 1st Shift. Job Category: Manufacturing. The Sheeter Helper is responsible for staging, inspecting, and loading large paper rolls into the sheeting machinery. They support the Sheeter Operator during machine setups, safely manage production waste, and prepare finished, stacked pallets of sheeted paper for the next phase of shipping or printing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Material Preparation: Staging rolls according to the daily production schedule. 30
• Roll Inspection: Pre-inspecting incoming parent rolls for outer core defects, tearing, or moisture damage. 5
• Machine Loading: Safely unwrapping rolls, removing old cores, and assisting with roll tracking alignment. 25
• Operator Support: Helping thread the paper web through slitter blades, de-curlers, and rollers. 15
• Quality Assurance: Frequently measuring cut sheets to verify dimensions, squareness, and catch structural defects. 5
• Pallet Packaging: Operating stretch wrappers, banders, and labeling equipment to secure finished skids. 5
• Waste Management: Sorting, binding, and recycling paper trimmings to keep the department organized. 5
• Preventative Maintenance: Assisting with regular machinery cleanup, lubrication, and basic blade replacement tasks. 5

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent; advanced technical training or an associate degree in a related field is preferred.

Experience and/or Training: Previous work in warehouse, printing, packaging, or paper manufacturing environments is highly preferred.

Familiarity with forklifts, clamp trucks, or manual pallet jacks is often required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Technical Basics: Ability to accurately read a tape measure down to 1/32 of an inch and perform basic mathematical tracking calculations.

Computer Literacy: Minimal data entry skills to log inventory changes into ERP software or tracking systems.

Safety Protocols: Strict commitment to following safety initiatives, Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) protocols, and wearing mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

High physical endurance to stand and walk for up to 12 hours on a concrete production floor.

Capability to manually lift, push, and handle heavy production items up to 50 lbs.

Agility for frequent bending, reaching, stooping, and climbing access stairs around massive equipment.

Comfort working in non-climate-controlled plant environments prone to high noise levels, vibrations, and ambient paper dust.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.