Folder Gluer Assistant Operator

International Paper•Conway, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves operating all equipment in a safe and efficient manner, assisting the operator, and maintaining the Folder Gluer. The assistant operator will observe and monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions, troubleshoot and correct product defects, and perform routine adjustments. This position requires setting up and operating the machine to meet established specifications, ensuring all orders are completed to specifications, and performing basic repairs and preventive maintenance on the machine. The assistant operator will also assist in meeting production goals, maintain housekeeping standards, train others as needed, and conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean work area, complying with safety rules and quality policies, keeping appropriate records, managing machine/department waste, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Able and willing to perform and sustain productivity goals (set up times, down time, MSF produced, etc).
Ability to problem solve with minimal assistance.
Provide daily feedback to supervisor regarding all aspects of shift/machine activity.
Must be able to communicate effectively with other employees, supervisors, managers, etc.
Be able to interpret and understand scheduling lineup.
Must have basic computer skills (data entry, etc) and be able to perform basic arithmetic including additions, subtractions, multiplications and division.
Comply with all IPs Safety rules and Quality policies and protocols at all times.
Must have ability to learn and understand machine line up.
Must have ability to understand all operations of the folder gluer.
Must have ability to interpret a variety of instructions given in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Must have ability to understand and accurately utilize KIWI.
Must be dependable and reliable.

Responsibilities

Operates all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following indicated work methods.
Make ready, assists operator and maintains the Folder Gluer.
Observes and monitors machine operations to detect malfunctions and to determine whether adjustments are needed.
Identifies, troubleshoots and corrects product defects caused by the machine.
Performs routine adjustments during the machine run and maintains production throughout the run.
Sets up and operates machine meeting established published specifications.
Ensures all orders are completed to specifications including “special instructions” if applicable.
Identifies and makes basic repairs to the machine.
Ensure operation of Folder Gluer and related equipment by completing basic preventive maintenance requirements according to operation standards.
Assists running the machine meeting production goals.
Maintains housekeeping standards all the time.
Trains other as needed.
Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety.
Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
Comply with all IP’s Safety rules and Quality policies and protocols at all times.
Keep appropriate records and reports (complete forms, logs, and records accurately – as required).
Responsible for managing machine/department waste.
Other duties as assigned by managers and or supervisors/shift leader.