Machine Helper

International Paper•Greeneville, TN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Supports machine operators in the safe and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment by performing quality inspections, material handling, setup assistance, preventive maintenance activities, and production support functions. Ensures products meet quality standards while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Must comply with all applicable GMP, Site Security, Safety, and Food Packaging Defense requirements referenced in the facility’s GFSI Food Packaging Safety Program.

Requirements

Counting and stacking finished product
Reading factory order
Occasional lifting / carrying up to 25 pounds required with more frequent lifting/carrying of 1-20 pounds.
Reaching below waist and knee, and at waist level
Kneeling, squatting
Climbing stairs on rare occasions
More frequent hand/wrist work
Keyboarding and mousing
Power grasping
Pushing/pulling materials
More frequent walking
Left and right-hand work
Simple grasping
Constantly standing on feet for extended periods of time
Wear protective glasses and earplugs when using compressed air.

Responsibilities

Feed raw materials into production machinery safely and efficiently.
Stack, bundle, and prepare finished products according to work order specifications.
Obtain and properly use top sheets, bottom sheets, tie sheets, routing tags, and other production materials.
Perform required quality checks and inspections throughout the production process.
Monitor product quality and immediately report defects, quality concerns, or production issues to the operator or supervisor.
Complete production paperwork, routing tags, bale counts, and other required documentation accurately.
Assist machine operators with setups, changeovers, and adjustments as needed.
Pre-stage materials, tooling, plates, and other production components to support efficient machine operation.
Monitor machine performance and notify operators of issues affecting production quality or efficiency.
Assist with ink changes, material changes, and other production-related tasks when required.
Make minor machine adjustments under operator direction and within established training guidelines.