2nd Shift Corrugator Operator

Corrugator Operator

As a Corrugator Operator with Liberty Packaging, you contribute to the growth of our business by being a key player in safely producing quality corrugated products for our customers. Corrugator Operator positions are assigned to, and are responsible for mastering, one end of our corrugator (wet end or dry end). This role works within a small group to operate portions of our corrugator by helping setup for orders, move rolls of paper using material handling equipment, stacking product, testing for product quality, correctly labeling products, and communicating machine issues to leadership and team members to ensure efficiency and timeliness in production. This full-time position reports directly to a Corrugator Supervisor and is located at our Golden Valley, MN manufacturing facility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• On the wet-end of the machine, sets up rolls inside machine, monitors rolls of paper and machine performance, adds rolls when needed to ensure continuous run of the order, and supports continuous run operations during order changeovers by positioning rolls of paper near the machine via power pallet jack.
• On the dry-end of the machine, ensures orders are completely and safely stacked for transport to other areas of the facility, that quality checks are performed and documented according to standard, and that products are correctly identified with load tags.
• Monitors and maintains quality of corrugated paper by performing industry testing and reporting quality issues to plant leadership immediately to maintain accuracy and uphold customer satisfaction.
• Proactively identifies issues and communicates to the team.
• Follow plant safety processes and procedures outlined for machine centers.
• 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 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

• Previous experience with reading a tape measure to 1/16" measurement.
• Converting and/or Corrugator experience.
• Previous experience of pneumatic and electric hand tools.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS The starting pay rate for this position is $27.15 per hour (if applicable) plus hourly shift differential pay. At LDI, we are pleased to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance options; paid vacation; paid holidays; 401(k) plus company matching; flexible spending and health savings account options; life and disability insurance; tuition assistance; wellness and mental health resources, and financial advising services.

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, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, Virginia, 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 service and solutions for our customers. The LDI family of companies includes Liberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics ( Custom Solutions and Quarrix Building Products ) and Safco. Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.