Corrugated Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

The Corrugated Machine Operator is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing and upgrading a variety of industrial machines and equipment in our corrugated box manufacturing facility to include corrugator, boiler, conveyors, and various converting machines. ( This is meant to be a guide. Duties may vary dependent upon management.)

Essential Position Functions:

• Sets up and operates machine to corrugate paperboard to form corrugated paperboard material for containers.
• Positions rolls of paperboard on machine feed rack.
• Inserts paperboard through feed, tension, corrugating and gluing rollers.
• Fills glue reservoirs as needed.
• Stack product in accordance with production master.
• Monitor quality of boxes and report quality issues to Supervisor immediately.
• Ensure correct bundle and unit counts.
• Complete any necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensure proper placement of unit tags and cover sheets and correct stacking patterns.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Other duties as required.
  

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working for a Corrugate Manufacturer is preferred but not required.
• Experience working in a Corrugator or Converting department is preferred but not required.
• Ability to prioritize and complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Able to effectively handle multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communications skills.
• Must be able to work alone, and with a team.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Work Environment:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to walk and stand continuously for long periods of time.
• Talk or hear, both in person and by telephone
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to perform enhanced visual quality inspections needed to identify quality problems.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to push/pull/leverage up to 75 lbs.

Mental Demands

• Regularly required to use written and oral communication skills.
• Will interact regularly with managers and staff regarding building issues.
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision.

Work Environment

• Employee works primarily in a manufacturing warehouse environment.
• Excessive noise. Hearing protection is required and provided.

Mac Papers + Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected category.