2nd Shift - Production Machine Operator

Great Northern • Brooklyn Park, MN

6d • $24 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Machine Operator I works under general supervision and follows established procedures to perform repetitive assembly operations of short to medium cycle duration on a variety of products, subassemblies, or components that may require adjusting, fitting, or aligning. The role functions as a general operator using Level One handfed and semi-automatic machines with minimal automation, including equipment feeders/robots, slitters, slotters, band saws, hand tape and glue equipment, and balers/shredders. The position involves general physical and manual labor, requires no previous experience, and assists Machine Operators II and III on other equipment. All responsibilities must be performed in accordance with company values, established procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards for internal and external customers.

This is a second-shift position in the Quick Turn Department at 9399 Hampshire Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The schedule is 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. It is a safety-sensitive role at a tobacco-free campus.

Great Northern describes its workplace as collaborative, team-first, safe, clean, enjoyable, and predictable. The company manufactures paper-based packaging products and offers opportunities to learn new skills, advance to positions with higher pay, and pursue advancement at facilities locally and nationally.

Requirements

• No previous experience is required.
• Follow established procedures, safety requirements, and applicable quality standards.
• Be punctual, work safely and effectively with others, take ownership of responsibilities, and seek 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.
• Be responsible for the output and condition of Level One machines.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot Level One machines.
• 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 operation to detect product defects or machine malfunctions.
• Adjust Level One machine settings and controls to meet product specifications, quality standards, and ISO procedures.
• Measure product dimensions and inspect finished products for quality and machine-operation accuracy.
• 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 correct Work in Progress or Finished Goods load tag for the applicable routing.
• Perform minor machine maintenance, including oiling machines, and housekeeping duties such as 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.
• 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.
• Clean, comfortable breakroom.
• Opportunities for career and compensation advancement.
• 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