Production Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Great Northern • Brooklyn Park, MN

6d • $24 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator I works under general supervision and 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 hand-fed and semi-automatic machines with minimal automation. Equipment may include feeders or robots, slitters, slotters, band saws, hand-taping and hand-gluing equipment, and balers or shredders. The position involves general physical and manual labor, requires no previous experience, and includes assisting Machine Operators II and III on other equipment.

The operator is responsible for setting up, running, troubleshooting, and monitoring Level One machines; ensuring production meets specifications, quality standards, and ISO procedures; and maintaining safe operating practices. Other work includes staging materials and tooling, completing work orders and inventory transactions, performing minor maintenance and housekeeping, and contributing to area improvements. The position is located in the Quick Turn Department at 9399 Hampshire Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. It is a safety-sensitive position at a tobacco-free campus.

Requirements

• No previous experience is required.
• Ability to perform repetitive assembly operations and general physical and manual labor.
• Ability to follow job specifications, safety procedures, quality standards, and established work procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with others and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Retrieve and stage ink, tooling, and materials, ensuring they match production specifications.
• Take responsibility 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 documented for the work center, including 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 ensure products meet 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 proper area.
• Complete work orders and print the correct Work in Progress or Finished Goods load tag for the applicable routing.
• Perform minor machine maintenance, such as oiling, and general housekeeping, 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.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related tasks assigned by a Management Representative.
• Work on time and safely, collaborate effectively, take ownership of responsibilities, and seek continuous improvement opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive 401(k) match and a 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 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