Machine Helper

What You Will Do

• Perform duties as a roll tender or wrapper/bander, assisting Machine Operators in the production of sheeted skids of paperboard.
• Confirm skids to order and prepare skids for delivery and/or storage in compliance with quality and customer specifications, stage skids for use.
• Stage completed orders in the warehouse according to job number and customer, in a manner to assure easy retrieval for shipment and proper spacing according to established procedures.
• Properly wrap and band skids with the proper operation and use of approved tools such as pliers and pallet jacks, responsible for plier set-up.
• Absorb and assist in the training of new Machine Helpers.
• Perform minor maintenance activities and work closely with Maintenance Technician as needed.
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment based on preventative maintenance routes/check sheets/frequencies.
• Attend and apply training provided by the Company, both job and department specific.
• Recognize errors and problems with delivered materials, actively troubleshoot top problems, and escalate unresolved issues with a focus to ensure inventory accuracy and receipt of goods.
• Confirming rolls to order and preparing rolls for use, including the preparation of leftover rolls to return to inventory and storage.
• Load rolls into roll stand, splice rolls as needed.
• Responsible for the core splitter operation.
• Assist other Roll Tenders as necessary, assist in the training of new Machine Helpers.
• Perform minor maintenance activities and work closely with Maintenance Technician as needed.
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment based on preventative maintenance routes/check sheets/frequencies.
• Attend and apply training provided by the Company, both job and department specific.
• Recognize errors and problems with delivered materials, actively troubleshoot top problems, and escalate unresolved issues with a focus to ensure inventory accuracy and receipt of goods.
• Hold self and others to a high level of safety standards, ensuring workplace safety policies are upheld and safety rules are followed (lockout/tagout procedures, safe driving practices, appropriate PPE, etc.).
• Participate as needed in safety incidents and help investigate the root cause.
• Maintain a clean working environment by complying with procedures and housekeeping responsibilities, and properly disposing of waste.
• Operate, maintain, and inspect equipment to ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations, procedural reporting, and safety requirements.
• Act in a manner consistent with company values and attitudes.

What You Will Need

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required).
• Minimum 2 years continuous full-time work experience or have been a full-time student (required).
• Industrial production or operator experience (preferred).
• Understand and comply with all manufacturing safety procedures including personal protective equipment (required).
• Able to work in a physically demanding environment including temperature extremes, loud noise, avoiding slipping, tripping, and falling hazards.
• Physically capable of manual labor that includes bending, walking, sitting, and climbing in and around machinery and equipment for an entire 12-hour shift.
• Able to lift, up to 40 lbs frequently, between 40 and 50 lbs occasionally, and over 50 lbs minimally. When lifting 50 lbs and above, the Operator will use team lifting and overhead crane assistance.
• Work environment includes exposure to compressed air, steam, lubrication oil, dust, and hydraulic fluid.
• Able to work an 8-hour shift Monday-Friday. Able to work overtime as needed, including weekends and Holidays.