Machine Operator & Assistants

Green Bay Converting • Hattiesburg, MS

5d • $16 - $23

About The Position

This position assists the Machine Operator with setting up and operating machines that rewind, fold, saw, band, wrap, carton, box, or stack paper goods. The role involves safely operating and adjusting machinery to meet product specifications, inspecting completed work for quality and conformance to work orders, and achieving daily production standards. It also includes maintaining equipment, recording production and downtime, supporting team training, directing crew members as needed, and keeping the work area clean and organized in accordance with lean initiatives.

The schedule is a 2-2-3 rotation with 12-hour shifts. Compensation ranges from $19 to $23 per hour: base pay is $16 to $20 per hour, with a bonus of up to $3 per hour each pay period when production goals are met.

Requirements

• Ability to work safely and accident-free in all job functions.
• Ability to make machine adjustments using basic hand tools.
• Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and perform grade changes on the specified machinery and downstream equipment.
• Ability to meet product-specific daily production standards and quality standards.
• Ability to complete quality checklists and daily production reports accurately.
• Ability to provide training within the employee’s knowledge and capabilities.
• Ability to direct crew members as needed and ensure safe work practices.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership consistently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with machine setup and operation for paper-goods processes such as rewinding, folding, sawing, banding, wrapping, cartoning, boxing, and stacking.
• Work safely and without accidents in all job functions.
• Examine completed work for conformance to work orders and quality standards, and adjust machinery to correct issues.
• Start machines and regulate controls, paper tension, component speed, winding and folding parameters, and downstream equipment to meet product specifications.
• Make machine adjustments using basic hand tools.
• Install machine change parts to meet new product specifications.
• Measure, space, and set perforation blades, anvils, and slitters according to product specifications.
• Place paper rolls in machine back stands and safely thread paper through equipment, including embossers, slitting rolls, folding rolls, and the rewinder area.
• Fill glue reservoirs.
• Disassemble machines to maintain, repair, or replace broken or worn parts using hand or power tools.
• Run, troubleshoot, and perform grade changes on downstream equipment such as log banders, roll wrappers, case packers, bundlers, and case stackers, as well as folders and rewinders.
• Meet daily production standards for each product and all quality standards, including completing the quality checklist.
• Accurately complete daily production reports, including downtime records.
• Provide necessary training to team members within the employee’s knowledge and capabilities.
• Direct crew members as needed and ensure they follow safe work practices.
• Demonstrate leadership skills consistently.
• Keep the work area clean and organized while following lean initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical and dental plans.
• Healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending account programs.
• Company-sponsored basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Company-sponsored short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Additional bonuses or gift prizes throughout the year recognizing top performers.
• Production-goal bonus of up to $3 per hour each pay period when goals are met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed