1st Shift Finishing Operator

Responsibilities

• Receives job assignments from Finishing Supervisor or Team Lead
• Reads job specifications and selects correct cores and rewind method for job
• Reviews job jacket to ensure all finishing, packaging, and shipping specifications are addressed
• Inspects products to ensure quality integrity and packages products
• Observes flow of material through machine to detect irregular cutting and winding
• Ensures quality of work to include color, size, die cut, perforations, print, and quantity of packaged items being shipped
• Aids in cutting, collating, wrapping, and packaging of converting jobs
• Performs preventative maintenance on machines
• Removes or replaces blades on inspection machines
• Completes paperwork for each job and packages finished goods for shipment to customer
• Keeps work areas clear and organized; maintains housekeeping standards

Requirements

• Basic mathematical skills, including the ability to read a ruler
• Basic computer skills
• Dependability and reliability: able to follow instructions, respond to management direction, keep commitments, is punctual and on time, and is able to take responsibility and have accountability for own actions
• Problem-solving: identifies and escalates problems in a timely manner; gathers and communicates information skillfully; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Initiative: assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills
• Teamwork and collaboration: acts as a team player that balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyone's efforts to succeed
• Detail-oriented: ability to pay close attention to detail, and understands the importance of accurate, high-quality work
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and positive attitude

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Mechanical experience is preferred
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Ability to read and interpret ruler, scales and other measurement devices