2nd Shift - Production Machine Operator

Great Northern • Brooklyn Park, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Machine Operator I works under general supervision and follows established procedures to perform repetitive assembly operations on a variety of products, subassemblies, or components. The work may involve adjusting, fitting, or aligning components. The operator uses Level One handfed and semi-automatic machines with minimal automation, including equipment feeders or robots, slitters, slotters, band saws, hand-taping and hand-gluing equipment, and balers or shredders. The position also performs general physical and manual labor and assists Machine Operators II and III with other equipment. No previous experience is required.

The operator is responsible for setting up, running, and troubleshooting Level One machines and for ensuring that production meets specifications, quality standards, and ISO procedures. Work includes staging materials and tooling, inspecting finished products, completing work orders and inventory transactions, performing minor machine maintenance, and maintaining a clean work area. Responsibilities must be carried out in accordance with company values, safety requirements, and standards for internal and external customers.

This is a safety-sensitive position at Great Northern's facility at 9399 Hampshire Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The position is on second shift, Monday through Friday, 2:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. Pay is $24.00 to $28.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications, plus a $2.00-per-hour shift differential.

Requirements

• No previous experience is required.
• Follow established procedures, company values, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Work safely, arrive on time, work effectively with others, take ownership of responsibilities, and look for continuous improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Retrieve and stage ink, tooling, and materials, ensuring they match production specifications.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot Level One machines and be responsible for their output and condition.
• Follow safe operating procedures and safety rules and guidelines, including those in work-center safety documentation such as JSA, PPE, and LOTO/MS.
• Select, install, set, position, and align stops, guides, rolls, and blades according to order specifications.
• Adjust tension controls according to the size, thickness, and number of corrugated sheets.
• Stack and feed corrugated material.
• Observe machine operations to detect product defects or machine malfunctions.
• Adjust machine settings and controls to meet product specifications, quality standards, and ISO procedures.
• Measure product dimensions and inspect finished products for accuracy and quality.
• Remove cut pieces and scrap from products, dies, or machine beds.
• Count, stack, strip, mark, band, and transport finished products to the designated area.
• Complete work orders and print the appropriate Work in Progress or Finished Goods load tag for the routing.
• Perform minor machine maintenance, such as oiling, and housekeeping duties, including cleaning scrap and ink spills.
• Evaluate area operations and recommend improvements using 5S standards and continuous improvement principles.
• Participate in area meetings.
• Perform job costing and inventory transactions.
• Assist Machine Operators II and III on other equipment.
• Perform other miscellaneous job-related tasks assigned by a management representative.

Benefits

• Competitive 401(k) match and historically generous profit-sharing retirement savings contribution.
• Paid time off accrued during the first year of employment.
• Medical plan options with flexibility to choose coverage for individual and family needs.
• Clean, comfortable breakroom.
• Opportunities for career advancement and increased compensation.
• Flexible overtime opportunities when available and/or needed.
• Annual merit increases and market benchmarking to support competitive wages.

What This Job Offers

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