Labeler Operator Assistant - Automaton (3rd Shift)

International Paper•Cave Spring, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Label Assistant Operator-Automaton supports the Automaton Operator with the safe, day-to-day operation of the Automaton Label Laminator. The role requires understanding the laminator’s mechanical functions and troubleshooting, as well as basic corrugated-board principles, flute and corrugation direction, and substrate identification. The assistant uses the label inventory system and formatting to determine label orientation, calculates the quantity of labels to load, and gangs label runs according to plant needs and efficiency. The position assists with machine and stacker setup, ensures finished-product quality, and helps maintain productivity and throughput. It contributes to run-rate and quality improvements and downtime elimination, and completes order paperwork, reports, and SAP feedback. Work is at International Paper’s Roanoke, Virginia facility on a full-time third shift, Monday through Friday, 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; overtime may be required, including weekends.

Requirements

Follow safety rules and procedures, including lockout/tagout and use of safety glasses, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, and a safety vest.
Understand and carry out housekeeping standards.
Demonstrate teamwork and resolve issues effectively and professionally.
Operate machines at safe speeds while meeting quality and customer needs.
Demonstrate the ability to detect, prevent, and resolve quality issues, and involve management as needed.
Read a standard tape measure, understand job specifications, and follow written and oral directions.
Add and subtract units of measure; read, copy, count, and record figures.
Apply common-sense understanding to instructions provided in English, in written or oral form, and deal with problems.
Meet the physical demands of constant standing, walking, and reaching at or below shoulder level; frequent twisting, bending, and lifting from the ground; and repetitive lifting up to 35 pounds.
Be willing and able to work daily and weekly overtime, including weekends, as business conditions require.

Responsibilities

Assist the Automaton Operator with the safe day-to-day operation of the Automaton Label Laminator.
Understand and troubleshoot the laminator’s mechanical functions.
Use the label inventory system and formatting to determine label placement relative to corrugation direction.
Determine the number of labels to load and gang-run labels based on plant needs and efficiency.
Assist with setting up the machine and stacker section.
Ensure the quality of finished products and maintain machine productivity and throughput.
Assist with run-rate improvements, quality improvements, and downtime elimination at the machine center.
Complete associated order paperwork and reports, and provide SAP feedback.
Follow safety rules and procedures, including lockout/tagout and use of required personal protective equipment.
Meet housekeeping standards and work effectively with the team to resolve issues professionally.
Detect, prevent, and resolve quality issues, involving management when needed.
Work daily and weekly overtime, including weekends, as business conditions require.
Perform other duties as assigned.