1st shift Assistant Operator

International Paper•Ashland City, TN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Machine Operator assists the operator with 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 assigned duties may include parts work 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 is performed at International Paper’s location at 2150 Hwy 12 S, Ashland City, Tennessee. The 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

High school diploma or GED preferred; trade school and/or an advanced degree preferred.
Two or more years of experience in a manufacturing setting preferred; corrugated manufacturing experience is a plus.
Ability to solve problems with minimal assistance.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, and managers.
Basic computer skills, including data entry, and ability to perform basic arithmetic and use a tape measure.
Comply with all IPS safety rules and quality policies and protocols.
Ability to learn and understand machine lineups and corrugated manufacturing operations.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-form instructions.
Ability to learn and accurately use KIWI for setup, run instructions, and production times.
Dependable and reliable.
Ability to work in an environment that may be 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

Trade school and/or an advanced degree.
Two or more years of manufacturing experience.
Experience in corrugated manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Assist the operator in preparing, 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 housekeeping standards.
Ensure orders are completed to specifications, including applicable special instructions.
Perform other duties assigned by managers, supervisors, or shift leaders, potentially including parts work and hand assembly.
Serve as a safety champion for the crew.