Tower Operator

Colonial Group; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(k) with company match

Bonuses based on performance

Paid holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

North Star Sheets, an affiliate of Schwarz Partners, is seeking a Tower Operator for the 2nd shift in Cottage Grove, MN. The role centers on leading the corrugator during the shift, monitoring production, and ensuring quality while coordinating with all departments.

You will follow all safety policies, edit orders, communicate changes, monitor computer systems, and complete shift reports. This position requires adaptability to overtime and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of corrugated experience or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to train on various shifts during first 90 days.
• Willingness to work overtime and occasional Saturdays depending on demand.
• Proficient in basic math and able to work with measurements and tolerances.
• Proficient in computer use and data entry.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and supervise the corrugator during the 2nd shift.
• Communicate with the crew and production supervisor about changes and issues.
• Monitor corrugator computer systems to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Follow and edit orders in the queue and verify all quality tests.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area and tools; report any issues.
• Complete production and downtime reports after each shift.
• Follow SOPs and assist with troubleshooting equipment.
• Support on-the-job training for new shift staff.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance; work flexible hours as needed.

Skills

Corrugated experience

Overtime availability

Shift flexibility

Effective communication

Basic math

Computer skills

Tools

Corrugator control systems

Job description

North Star Sheets, an affiliate of Schwarz Partners, a corrugated paper manufacturing industry leader, currently has exciting opportunities available for a TowerOperator - 2nd Shift in Cottage Grove, MN!

2nd Shift: 3:45pm-12:15am, Monday-Friday

As a Tower Operator, you act as the central point of communication and leadership for the corrugator during the shift. The control room operator is responsible for process control, order fulfillment, and meeting production goals by working with all departments to monitor corrugator computer systems to ensure optimal efficiency and production of quality corrugated sheets.

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North Star Sheets

Essential Job Functions:

• Follow all safety and company policies and procedures including maintaining good housekeeping, reporting any issues, accidents or incidents immediately; must complete online safety training each month as assigned
• Responsible for following and editing orders in queue as needed
• Constant communication with entire corrugator crew and production supervisor on all changes/issues
• Monitor all corrugator computer systems ensuring system is functioning efficiently and correctly
• Responsible for monitoring board at all steps of production ensuring quality of product and best run practices
• Verify all manual scores
• Verify all quality testing to ensure a quality product
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of shear, slitter, knife, control room, and tools for the job
• Complete accurate production and downtime reports after each shift
• Follow all established SOP’s as well as newly introduced SOP’s
• Troubleshoot any equipment problems and report to management/maintenance immediately
• Constantly monitor orders and ensure customer special requests are followed
• Assist in eliminating downtime by tracking and monitoring the flow of units through the bander/shipping
• Provide On the Job Training as needed
• Regular and predictable attendance; attendance must be exemplary
• Must be able to work flexible hours and/or extended hours
• Perform other duties as assigned

North Star Sheets requires the following skills and abilities:

• 2 years of corrugated experience is required
• Ability to work overtime and occasional Saturdays dependent on customer demand
• Ability to train on various shifts during first 90 days
• Ability to work in a fast paced, challenging, and results driven environment
• Ability to function as a professional individual who communicates effectively
• An energetic, motivated, and dependable worker who is dedicated to the team
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all unites of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
• Computer skills are required

Physical Demands

• Constant standing, talking, hearing, walking; frequent stooping and bending, twisting, turning, maintaining balance; occasional kneeling and reaching over the shoulder; also required simple grasping, pushing and pulling; must be able to lift 50 lbs., specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception and peripheral vision

As an industry leader North Star Sheets offers:

• Culture of safety through monthly safety trainings
• Exceptional pay and great, affordable benefits (including life, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and more) *Company 401(k) match tops out at 3%
• Monthly Team Share bonuses – Earn a bonus equal to a percentage of your monthly wages based on plant performance. Our average percentage over the last 5 years has been 14.5%. *Starts after your 1st full month of employment.
• Pay for Skills Program – You earn more $ as you learn more jobs in the facility
• Get paid every Friday
• Paid holidays, overtime pay, and vacation time
• Upward mobility opportunities for growth, training, and career advancement
• A respectful, empowering, team-oriented and employee-friendly environment

If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking team, culture of excellence, and customer-focused reliability, navigate the sky and choose North Star Sheets!

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.