at Liberty Packaging-Quad Cities in Rock Island, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
As an Assistant Machine Operator II with Liberty Packaging, you will contribute to the growth of our business by being a key player in safely producing quality corrugated products for our customers. You will work within a small group as an assistant operator; in this role, you will support machine operators to maximize machine efficiency by assisting with setting up orders correctly, performing quality checks, stacking orders, and communicating issues. In some locations, the Assistant Machine Operator II roles are also occasionally asked to assist with the operation of flexo-folder gluers, die cutters, printer / slotters, specialty folder gluers, and other machines.
This full-time position reports directly to a Production Supervisor and is located at our Rock Island, IL manufacturing facility.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Support machine operation by assisting with the setup of orders according to customer specifications, following order readiness process of efficiently preparing the right tools to complete the job.
Assist the operator in performing quality checks by inspecting a first article, and articles throughout the order to identify errors, ensuring quality product along with monitoring equipment and raw materials.
Support the operator in monitoring production metrics to accurately track progress of production rates, quality, maintenance and downtime.
Proactively communicate issues with equipment to appropriate leaders, and assist with trouble shooting, and problem solving to maximize overall equipment efficiency and minimize downtime.
Intermittently assist with minor repairs to equipment in partnership with maintenance team.
Maintain a clean and organized work areaby following post order cleaning process.
Follow plant safety processes and procedures outlined for the machine center.
Other duties, as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
High School diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution AND 1+ years of work experience within a manufacturing environment OR 2+ years manufacturing or comparable experience in place of education.
Previous experience with reading a tape measure to within 1/16 measurement.
Previous experience with computer skills such as typing, printing, and data entry.
Previous experience applying math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Previous experience reading, following, and/or completing detailed work instructions.
Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
6+ months corrugated industry experience.
Experience with operational excellence or continuous improvement programs Lean 6 Sigma, Kaizen Events.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds
Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment
Must be able to work in crowded spaces for 4+ hours per shift
Must be able to bend and stoop for 7+ hours per shift
Must be able to stand for 6+ hours per shift
Must be able to walk for 6+ hours per shift
Must be able to reach and grasp up to 6+ hours per shift
about our company:
Comprised of multiple companies with headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota,Liberty Diversified International (LDI)is a privately held company employing more than 1,900 individuals across our manufacturing facilities, production facilities and core business operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Georgia, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, California, and Mexico. With deep roots in the corrugated box manufacturing industry, we operate in the core markets of paper, packaging, workplace products, corrugated plastics and building products.
Since 1918, our values Caring, Innovation, Trust and Excellence have guided our day-to-day activities. We believe that when our employees are aligned with these values, we create superior solutions and... For full info follow application link.
Liberty Diversified International (LDI), and our family of companies, is committed to hiring, promoting and compensating all employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform their job responsibilities. LDI provides equal employment opportunity to all employees, applicants and other covered persons and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. LDI strictly prohibits any form of discrimination where ever we conduct business. Equal employment opportunity extends to all terms and conditions of employment, including, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, training, discipline, benefits and termination of employment.
