Job Description

Job Overview

Machine Operator 1st

Year position at Beaverton Bag Plant with a wide variety of internal growth opportunities. We are looking for motivated individuals who are looking for a long-term career in a fast-paced production environment. Our workplace requires individuals who are safe-minded, mechanically inclined and understand the needs of the business while maintaining focus on customer satisfaction, quality and productivity. The primary function of a machine operator is to safely operate a paper bag making machine to spec and reach production goals. This is a Union Facility.

Candidate Must Be Flexible to Work the Following Shifts:

Must be able to work occasional Saturdays and overtime as needed

Day Shift – 7:00am – 3:00pm

Swing Shift – 3:00pm – 11:00pm

Night Shift – 11:00pm – 7:00am

The Job You Will Perform:

• Safely operate paper bag making machines. No harm, zero injuries
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as, but not limited to, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and safety steel toed shoes
• Accurately complete quality checks
• Read factory orders
• Inspect and grease equipment
• Minor troubleshooting
• Replace wear parts on equipment as needed
• Document details throughout the order run administratively and utilizing software.
• Responsible for keeping machine and work area clean at all times and free of slip, trip, fall hazards
• Report any safety concerns or injuries to lead or supervisor immediately
• Ensure all bales meet customer specifications
• Ensure bales are tight and not loose
• Ensure product artwork matches the art file from the customer
• Ensure amount of glue, where needed, is present and sufficient
• Notify lead or supervisor of any product that has not met correct manufacturing specifications
• Check production order to ensure the correct pallet type is being used and palletized properly
• Ensure the proper labels are put on the corresponding pallets
• Other duties as assigned

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Machine Operator
• Ability to utilize basic math
• Ability to use tape measure
• Ability to read gauges
• Ability to use basic tools such as t-handles and wrenches
• Physical ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Physical ability to stand 8 to 12 hours

You should be proficient in:

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills