Machine Operator (3-day work week, 2nd shift) - Plant 7

Belmark•De Pere, WI

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator works in Belmark’s state-of-the-art Folding Carton plant, operating a sheet-fed printing press or sheet-fed die cutter as efficiently as possible while following standard operating procedures and work instructions to produce high-quality products. The position is on the 2A/2B second shift, 4:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., three days on and four days off, with no swing shift. Starting pay is $26.09 per hour, including shift differential. The operator works with other operators and production staff, sets and adjusts machine controls, monitors machine operation, performs changeovers, and helps stage materials and tools. The role also involves maintaining inventory, meeting quality, productivity, and waste standards, following food safety and other safety requirements, keeping the work area clean and organized, and processing product according to the production schedule. Overtime may be required. The work involves moving mechanical parts, sustained exposure to vibration, noise, and chemical odors, and handling chemicals including UV inks and coatings.

Requirements

Knowledge of and ability to effectively use the English language.
Regular attendance.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow simple written and oral instructions.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.
Ability to give, receive, and analyze information.
Education equivalent to high school graduation.
Ability to meet or exceed deadlines.
Nearly constant concentration and attention to detail.
Ability to stand and walk for 90% of work time and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for 10% of work time.
Visual abilities including near and distance vision, color identification, peripheral observation, judging distance and spatial relationships, and adjusting focus.
Ability to use hands for 100% of work time, reach above shoulders for 50% of work time, and use feet to operate machines for 30% of work time.
Ability to lift 10 pounds or less for 25% of work time, 25 pounds or less for 30%, 50 pounds or less for 25%, and 100 pounds or less for 5%; may also lift 100 pounds or more.
May be required to use sense of smell.

Responsibilities

Operate a sheet-fed printing press or sheet-fed die cutter efficiently while following standard operating procedures and work instructions.
Follow required safety procedures and support a food safety culture by adhering to Safe Quality Foods requirements.
Work together with Operators, Lead Operators, Assistant Operators, and Back-up Operators.
Set and adjust machine controls.
Monitor the machine while it is operating and perform machine changeover tasks.
Assist other production areas with staging materials and tools.
Maintain inventory.
Maintain quality, productivity, and waste according to established standards.
Use required personal protective equipment and correct safety procedures for all job tasks.
Comply with standard operating procedures and work instructions.
Ensure products are processed according to the production schedule.
Keep the work area and machine organized and clean.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.