Assistant Cup Operator

Novolex•Stockton, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Cup Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, adjusting, feeding, and operating automatic case packers and baggers, and checking production during operation for quality and quantity. The position includes maintaining equipment functionality, performing preventive maintenance as directed, completing start-ups and shutdowns, clearing jams, changing bagger rolls, filling case-packaging supplies, and conducting quality checks. The operator also communicates production issues, completes shift paperwork, follows job specifications, keeps the area clean, handles waste, and prepares the next shift for continued operation. The role is based in Stockton, California. Available schedules are second shift, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., or third shift, 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. Work is Monday through Friday, with Saturdays and overtime as needed. Starting pay is $24.67 per hour, paid weekly. The work takes place indoors, with heat potentially becoming a factor during summer months. Machinery noise is commonly 80–95 dBA, and hearing protection is required. Employees are also exposed daily to nuisance paper dust, ink, hydraulic fluid, machine oil, grease, and occasional fumes and vapors. Safety shoes, safety glasses, hair nets, and beard nets are required in manufacturing areas. Novolex offers medical, dental, and vision insurance and other well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health. The company also offers training and development opportunities, including skills development, advanced education programs, company and industry training, and tuition reimbursement for non-union employees. Benefits and well-being programs may vary by work location.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to count and perform basic math.
Basic knowledge of machinery and common tools.
Ability to read and write in English and communicate quality problems to the operator and/or supervisor.
Ability to understand machine-specific operating instructions and processes to meet quality standards and maintain personal and coworker safety.
Ability to stand while performing essential duties.
Ability to repeatedly pile down handfuls of blanks weighing 10–20 pounds.
Hand and finger dexterity to keep pace with press production.
Ability to perform repetitive movements of the hands, fingers, arms, and shoulders, and repetitive twisting.
Ability to bend frequently to stack blanks on a pallet.
Ability to lift and handle press equipment dies weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance from other press-crew members on an occasional basis.
Ability to lift and carry 5-gallon ink pails weighing up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
Ability to assist in lifting cylinders weighing up to 150 pounds using mechanical hoists on an occasional basis.
Ability to assist in lifting press rollers and stripper shells weighing up to 100 pounds with help from the press crew on an occasional basis.
Use hearing protection, safety shoes, safety glasses, hair nets, and beard nets as required in manufacturing areas.

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust, feed, and operate automatic case packers and baggers.
Make adjustments as needed to keep baggers and automatic case packers functioning properly.
Perform preventive maintenance on baggers and automatic case packers as directed.
Perform shutdowns, start-ups, and jam clearing as required.
Perform make-readies as directed.
Change rolls on baggers.
Fill the case magazine on the case packer.
Perform quality checks on cases, including checking for rim dings, sleeve dents, bag sealing, accurate counts, case output damage, and conveyor issues.
Communicate issues to operators, quality-control personnel, supervisors, or leads as needed.
Complete the appropriate shift paperwork.
Read and understand job jackets and use their information to ensure production meets specifications.
Clean the work area during and at the end of the shift, including placing waste in the baler.
Feed and/or pack as necessary.
Set up the next shift for continued operation.
Bale waste.