What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cutting Machine Operator position at SONDEREN PACKAGING?
Job Details
Description
Sonderen Packaging is a third-generation family-owned complete folding carton manufacturer which means we employ quality, precision, consistency, and total product satisfaction from the design of the carton to pre-press to the finished carton. Using custom inks, hard surface coatings, and die-cut options, packages are both vibrant and highly durable.
Why work for us?
Join an exciting team who takes pride in what they do and in seeing our quality products on the store shelf. A team who loves to laugh, joke, and celebrate success with each other and our families. We give back to our community, work hard and play hard and that it what it’s all about. Are you up for the challenge?
Qualifications
What you will be doing:
Shift: Mon-Fri 2pm-10pm
Wage: $18/hr. (Shift Differential Included, Sign-On Bonus Eligible, Paid Lunch)
As a Cutting Machine Operator, you will be responsible for the set-up and cutting process of the machine – as quickly as possible – while maintain the quality of the product.
Essential Functions Include:
- Follow make-ready procedures on every job and work with pre-make ready person on jobs to double team make-readies whenever possible.
- Manage all records pertaining to each job run including chase, gripper margin, tonnage, cut count, run speed, and special instructions.
- Read schedule to determine run order of jobs, ensuring supplies are in house or have been ordered. Read job bags to determine customer requirements and load material into feeder, make-ready on die cutting, unload cut sheets or cartons.
- Maintain quality of cut/crease and proper registration throughout run, making necessary adjustments as needed.
- Work closely with managers and leads, advising them of any problems that may arise. Ensure all jobs ready to run are approved by supervisor/lead before running and perform all other duties as required by management.
- Keep work area neat, clean, and free of hazards.
- Train operators on machine usage. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively with all operators through shift transitions. Responsible for clean and organized shift.
What we need from you (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.):
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be able to pass pre-employment testing
- Previous manufacturing experience is always a plus, but not required
- High School diploma or equivalent (Preferred)
- Job related experience for six (6 months) cutting experience with hands on mechanical skills, minimum.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively with all operators through shift transitions.
- Learn to trouble shoot problems and do preventive maintenance as needed.
- Recycles all paper and cardboard by placing them in their proper containers.
- Ability to work as a team player.
Physical Demands: Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 50lbs. (occasionally up to 75lbs.). Regularly required to stand for long periods of time; walk; use hands to find, handle or feel; use feet to operate foot pedal operation; talk and hear; occasionally required to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, carry, kneel, squat, crouch, balance, and twist. Vision abilities include close vision, distance, peripheral, depth, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of the position, employee is exposed to excessive noise, work near moving mechanical parts, and dust borne particles.
What We Have to Offer:
Employees are our top priority at Sonderen Packaging where working is here not just a job but a place to call home. Below is a summary of some of our great benefits:
- Competitive wages (positions with step progressions, you earn as you learn) varying on position, shift, and experience
- Signing Bonus - $500 if eligible
- Quarterly Metric Bonus potential
- 401(k) company match up to 4%, eligible after 6 months (auto vested)
- Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance (supplemental life insurance option)
- Health Insurance (2 plans to choose from) for employees AND family (company pays portion of both plans)
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Vacation, Sick, and 7 Holidays
- Referral Bonus – Up to $500 if eligible
- Career Growth, in house training, and much more!
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