3rd shift Production - Machine Operator

Great Northern•Fontana, CA

8d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Great Northern, established in 1962, is a privately owned paper-based packaging manufacturer offering secure and stable positions. We pride ourselves on a collaborative, team-first, safe, clean, enjoyable, and predictable workplace where team members support each other. Great Northern Laminations, a division specializing in edge protection and protective packaging, produces sustainable and eco-friendly products for national brands. Our vision is to help employees win through personal growth and a shared future, fostering a people-centric culture and developing leaders from within. Our mission is to help customers win by doing what others can't or won't, through service, partnerships, and innovative solutions. This specific role is for the 3rd shift Machine Operator at our Appleton, WI facility.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment and provide leadership to crew to produce the finest quality product at rates and standards consistent with the Company's desire to be a Preferred Supplier of cost effective top quality products.
Responsible for safety, quality and efficiency of Vboard machine and crew.
Effectively and efficiently operate Vboard machine to maintain production goals.
Provide crew leadership and coordinate crew.
Lead communications with crew and plant leadership.
Support and lead training efforts.
Proficient in all areas of the Vboard machine.
Meet performance metrics. Document and communicate in glass wall.
Ability to perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on all equipment.
Ability to satisfactorily perform all Vboard duties.
Participate in continuous improvement and effectively communicate opportunities to improve efficiencies and effectiveness for this position.
Assist in all phases of machine and department operation as needed for breaks, changes, or special projects.
Keep up to date with any ongoing machine improvements.
Maintain cleanliness to ensure safety of all personnel.
Foster an attitude of lean thinking, sustain improvements and motivating the rest of the crew to not be satisfied with status quo.
Ensure all safety guidelines are followed. Report any unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries to supervision immediately.
Ensure good communication between shifts.