Assistant Operator

About Us

Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world by developing and producing products that are sustainable by design. Sustainability is at the heart of our strategy and intrinsic to the way we do business, enabling us to offer a broad range of innovative solutions for consumer and industrial end‑use applications. We are a truly global team, with our 24,000 people working across 100+ production sites in more than 30 countries, united by our common purpose.

Join us at Mondi, where we strive to make a positive impact through responsible business practices and continuous innovation in packaging and paper solutions.

Assist the Inline Operator, ensuring bags are produced on time and to customer quality specifications, and organize assigned crew for optimal safety, quality, and productivity.

• Study job order and requisitions for required paper or plastic stock; prepare paper for the production run.
• Fasten collar; determine proper position of steel collar, fasten with wrench; read steel rules, job order, and apply machine knowledge to determine proper positioning of collar; compute roll length by measuring diameter.
• Un‑band or unwrap mill rolls; remove wooden core plugs and insert roll shaft through core, fastening into place on shaft with shaft collars.
• Install paper in machine; operate electric hoist to lift, transport and mount rolls on stationary stands; splice new roll or completed roll using two‑way tape; assist Inline Operator in threading paper into machine.
• Remove paper from machine; operate hoist to remove used roll; remove collar from right side of spindle, pull spindle out of roll, place collar and spindle on storage rack; measure diameter of partially used roll, record data, tag, and notify lift driver for movement to storage.
• Visually watch operation; observe flow of paper, notify Tube‑Machine Operator when paper runs loose, push button to stop machine; change and splice new roll when necessary.
• Help perform all machine cleaning including steaming.
• Learn how to perform duties under the operator’s instructions, direction, or alone as experience permits.
• Report maintenance issues to the Inline Operator for immediate corrective action.
• Comply with all safety rules, guidelines, and procedures.
• Understand and follow lockout–tagout procedures for assigned equipment.
• Accurately read and interpret plant order information, complete required forms timely.
• Follow all SQF policies and procedures, including food safety, housekeeping, personal hygiene, and auditing.
• Learn machine capabilities to determine if machine can produce specified products on the article.
• Assist with bag checks to ensure bags meet quality specifications and make machine adjustments as needed.
• Learn to troubleshoot Inline issues and assist in repairs.
• Monitor bag quality during production through bag checks and other methods; communicate issues to the operator.
• Keep work area clean, including sweeping, mopping, picking up, and disposing of trash.

• Must have experience operating Inline equipment.
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Effective presentation skills in one‑on‑one and small group settings.
• Basic arithmetic skills in all units of measure.
• Apply common sense to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Handle problems involving multiple concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Use hand truck, drum dolly, and electric pallet jack.
• Use a computer and understand and use computer software.
• Mechanical aptitude.

• 12‑hour shifts, Day (7 am–7 pm) or Night (7 pm–7 am) with shift differential.
• Ability to work either shift, including overnight shifts.

• Standing for extended periods.
• Awkward and/or repetitive movements.
• Climbing ladders and/or stairways.
• Lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly for up to 12 hours; over 50 lbs requires two people or assisted lifting device.
• Read computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use various hand and electrical tools and equipment.
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