General Laborer/Machine Operations

Position Overview

This position requires a self-motivated individual willing to work safely in a team-based system. As a Production Utility Worker, you will perform cleanup duties around the facility to ensure a safe work environment for all employees, and cross train in various machine operator roles. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must. A desire for continuous improvement and quality workmanship are required to meet our customers increasing demands.

Responsibilities

• Assists operators in processing corrugated sheets according to written specifications/diagrams and prepares product for the next operation
• Responsible for assisting with routine machine set-ups, quality checks (including proper measurements) and should recognize potential problems with the product
• Following safety policies and procedures
• Reading factory orders
• Utilizing basic shop math such as accurately reading tape measures, gauges and other testing equipment
• Accurately completing quality and checks to ensure specific directions are followed
• The ability to practice great housekeeping
• Candidates must have the ability to work overtime as needed
• Load, unload or stack containers/materials and product
• Other duties assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED. Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:

• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry
• 6 months' experience as a Press Department First Helper
• 6 months' experience in the Press and Finishing Department

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Able to read and follow instructions on specs.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school math.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
The individual must have a working knowledge of the following:

• Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation
• Product layouts and production specifications
• Product quality specifications
• Quality standards

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Performance Measurements

The performance of the employee will be measured as follows:

• Operating standards - the employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards in the areas of quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction and productivity. Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the employee.
• Personal growth - while the company will provide the tools to assist the employee to grow professionally the responsibility for moving forward lies with the individual. Each year there will be goals developed and agreed to by the employee and his/her superior.
• Employee relations - through observations the employee will be evaluated regarding his/her behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect and communication.
• Creativity - this will be evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, wellness programs, STD, LTD, life insurance, company matching 401(k) and pension. Green Bay Packaging benefits may vary by position or division.