MACHINE OPERATOR HELPER

We are seeking an energetic and safety-conscious Machine Operator Helper to join our custom packaging manufacturing team. In this role, you will work side-by-side with experienced Lead Machine Operators running specialized corrugated equipment (flexographic printing presses, die-cutters, and folder-gluers). You will be responsible for feeding sheets, inspecting printed and cut corrugated boxes for quality, bundling finished goods, and assisting with machine setups to keep production running efficiently and safely.

salary: $18 - $19 per hour
shift: Second
work hours: 2:30 PM - 10 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Machine Assistance & Feed Management

• Material Staging & Feeding: Load raw corrugated sheets (single wall, double wall, micro-flute) into machine hoppers and feeders according to job specifications.

• Off-Bearing & Catching: Take off printed, slotted, or die-cut boxes at the discharge end of the machine; perform quick quality spot-checks for ink coverage, clean cuts, and proper scoring.

• Fast Changeover Support: Assist the Lead Operator during machine setups—adjusting side guides, setting print plates, prepping ink units, and changing out cutting dies to minimize downtime between custom jobs.

Packaging & Stacking

• Bundling & Palletizing: Bundle, strap, and palletize finished corrugated boxes according to customer specifications and stacking patterns.

• Labeling: Apply accurate pallet tags, job tickets, and stretch-wrap to finished loads before staging them for shipping.

• Scrap & Waste Management: Clear paperboard scrap, trim, and matrix waste from around the machine to prevent jams and maintain a clean workspace.

Quality Control & Safety

• In-Process Visual Inspection: Monitor output for common packaging defects, such as ink smears, improper folding, delamination, or misaligned die-cuts.

• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all plant safety rules, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols around pinch points and rotating equipment, and consistently wear required PPE (steel-toe boots, eye/ear protection, cut-resistant gloves).

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment

Skills

• Moving Material
• Setting
• Entering Data
• Order Processing
• Time Management
• Material Handling
• Monitoring
• Maintenance
• Polishing

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 1 year
• Experience level: Entry Level

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.


Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.


We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.