1st Shift Assistant Operator

International Paper•Ashland City, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Machine Operator assists the operator in preparing, maintaining, and operating assigned corrugated manufacturing press machinery, including rotary die cutters, Flexo folder gluers, labelers, and folder-gluer machinery. The role monitors machine operations for malfunctions and needed adjustments; feeds, catches, and stacks corrugated sheets; and oversees or performs order setups, including setting heads and mounting print plates and dies. The position maintains safety, quality, and housekeeping standards and ensures orders meet specifications, including any special instructions. Other duties assigned by managers, supervisors, or shift leaders may include parts and hand assembly. The role also serves as a safety champion for the crew. This is an hourly, full-time position. Overtime and weekend work may be required. The work environment may be hot in summer and cool in winter, and the job requires standing throughout the shift and moderate to heavy lifting at times.

Requirements

Ability to solve problems with minimal assistance.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, and managers.
Basic computer skills, including data entry.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and use a tape measure.
Comply with all IPS safety rules and quality policies and protocols.
Ability to learn and understand machine lineups.
Ability to understand or learn all operations of corrugated manufacturing.
Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to understand or learn and accurately use KIWI for setup, run instructions, and production times.
Dependable and reliable.
Ability to work in an environment that is often hot in summer and cool in winter.
Ability to stand throughout the entire shift and perform moderate to heavy lifting at times.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Trade school and/or an advanced degree.
Two or more years of experience in a manufacturing setting; corrugated manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist the operator with making ready, maintaining, and operating assigned corrugated manufacturing press machinery.
Observe and monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions and determine whether adjustments are needed.
Feed, catch, and stack corrugated sheets at machine feed and stacking stations.
Oversee or perform order setups, including setting heads and mounting print plates and dies.
Maintain safety, quality, and required housekeeping standards.
Ensure orders are completed to specifications, including applicable special instructions.
Perform other duties assigned by managers, supervisors, or shift leaders, which may include parts and hand assembly.
Act as a safety champion for the crew.