Machine Assistant

Who is Golden West Packaging Group (GWPG)?We are a leading West Coast mill-independent specialty packaging and printing business. We are the people behind the innovative packaging solutions that make it possible for our customers’ products to reach our community – at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between.With 13 manufacturing facilities primarily in California and Washington state, our extensive production capabilities include structural and graphic design, value-added converting, flexographic printing, and lithographic lamination. Our advanced, environmentally sustainable packaging solutions serve a wide range of well-known customer brands across multiple industries including agriculture, food services, medical device, food products, wineries, high tech, pharma, cosmetics and many more!Why is Golden West Packaging Group THE place to work?We are a well-established, growing company in a stable industry that is re-imagining itself to be a place where everyone knows everyone, where you can make a difference, and where you can learn and grow professionally.We are focused on safety and building an employee-centric work environment where team members can experience camaraderie, relevance, and career advancement.As the packaging and logistics sector continues to grow, we’re growing with it and creating new opportunities. Come make your mark at a company that strives to celebrate your individuality, skills, and talents.At Golden West Packaging Group, you’ll feel the difference and make a differencePosition Summary: Performs manual and machine operator tasks in the set-up, maintenance (to be determined) and assists in the operation of equipment.Essential Functions:Read instructions from the current work instructions.Mechanical workings helpfulAssist in the set up jobs according to general specifications, or modify if necessary.Responsible for quality of work.Assist in operation of the machine in accordance with job orders and operating procedures.Initiate action to prevent problems, document quality problems, contribute solutions to problems, verify implementation of solutions and control further processing when a problem is identified.Respect and conform to all accepted safe work practices and standards.Attend ongoing in-house quality education classes.Assists with training.Other ResponsibilitiesKeep work area clean and well organized.Education and Experience Required: Speak, read, write English and have math skills. High School Graduate or GED required or related work experience.Skills and Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand for 8 to 10 hours per day and to withstand noisy conditions. Must have the ability to lift up to 75 lbs. and push and pull loads up to 100 lbs. Must have good hand to eye coordination. Ability to use a pallet jack, weigh scale. Must have the ability to work well with others in a team environment, and to work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines. Must be willing and able to obtain forklift certification.Golden West Packaging Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.California Pay Transparency Disclaimer: This is an Non-Exempt position. The pay range for this position is $21.00 to $21.50. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Actual placement within range will be contingent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, internal equity and alignment with market data. #J-18808-Ljbffr GOLDEN WEST PACKAGING GROUP LLC