Assistant Machine Operator II

Duties And Responsibilities

• Support machine operation by assisting with the setup of orders according to customer specifications, following order readiness process of efficiently preparing the right tools to complete the job.
• Assist machine operators during quality checks by inspecting a first article, and articles throughout the order to identify issues, ensuring quality product, along with monitoring equipment and raw materials.
• Support the operator in monitoring production metrics to accurately track progress of productions rates, quality, maintenance needs, and downtime.
• Proactively communicate issues with equipment to appropriate leaders and assist with trouble shooting and problem solving to maximize overall equipment efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Intermittently assist with minor repairs to equipment in partnership with maintenance team.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area by following post order cleaning process.

Required Education, Experience And Skills

• High School diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution or 1+ years manufacturing or comparable experience in place of education.
• Previous experience applying math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Previous experience reading, following, and/or completing detailed work instructions.
• Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience reading a tape measure to within 1/16” measurement.
• Experience with computer skills such as typing, printing, and data entry.
• Experience within the corrugated industry.
• Experience with operational excellence or continuous improvement programs – Lean 6 Sigma, Kaizen Events.

About Our Company

• Comprised of multiple companies with headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota, Liberty Diversified International (LDI) is a privately held company employing more than 1,900 individuals across our manufacturing facilities, production facilities and core business operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, California, and Mexico.
• We operate in the core markets of paper, packaging, workplace products, corrugated plastics and building products.
• Since 1918, our values – Caring, Innovation, Trust, and Excellence – have guided our day-to-day activities.
• We believe that when our employees are aligned with these values, we create superior solutions and services for our customers.