2nd Shift- Hand Scrapper
About The Position
The Hand Scrapper position is responsible for converting die cut sheets into individual item blanks by manually removing excess paperboard from around and between die cut product pieces. This involves tearing off scrap, using a wooden mallet, or operating a jackhammer. The Hand Scrapper may also assist with various tasks within the Die Cutting Department as directed. The Die Cutting Department includes two die cutting presses, a scrapping area, and a die maintenance area. The Hand Scrapper follows scheduled workflow, ensures work instructions and load tags are correctly managed, and communicates job status, production needs, and quality concerns to the Die Cutting Operator and management.
Requirements
- Fluency in the English language.
- Basic reading and writing skills.
- Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) to determine and convert load counts.
- Ability to comprehend and follow verbal instructions.
- Ability to perform all essential duties listed above.
Responsibilities
- Strip/scrap waste from die cut sheets efficiently while preserving product quality.
- Maintain load integrity by ensuring correct load tags are replaced on appropriate pallets after stripping.
- Monitor product for defects and immediately alert management of any previously unidentified quality issues.
- Move scrapped pallets to the Gluing/Folding area as needed.
- Pack finished product in corrugated cases when required.
- Assist with other tasks in the Die Cutting Department under the direction of the Die Cutting Lead.
- Review job tickets, load tags, and related job/order documentation as required.
- Accurately report waste and final counts for all jobs processed.
- Adhere to all policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.
- Participate in departmental housekeeping regulations and requirements.
- Comply with quality control procedures through in-process inspection, detection, load marking, correction, and prevention activities in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Follow all safety rules and guidelines throughout the facility and report unsafe conditions to management immediately.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
