Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Work Schedule:

• 1st Shift: 6:00am – 2:30pm Monday‑Friday

BCI Cedar Falls is looking for a qualified teammate who values taking pride in their work, enjoys a team environment, and strives to be the best. On this team, you will be responsible for assisting all activities associated with safely operating equipment; including, but not limited to setup, operation, and cleanup.

• Full‑time role in a manufacturing plant/warehouse setting
• Follow established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times
• Operate printing presses and/or die cutters to make a variety of corrugated products
• Monitor product quality and ensure that the quality control systems are being utilized properly
• Drive production and efficiency of assigned machine center

• Record production statistics within our ERP system
• Become knowledgeable of paper properties, setting up a press and managing colors
• Maintain machine to ensure all preventative maintenance has been completed by the scheduled time
• Ensure that equipment is clean and organized
• Ensure that all safety guards are in place and operate properly on the machine
• Assist in training new associates to safely perform their duties in the most efficient way possible while upholding the highest quality standards
• Recommend changes in methods, equipment, material handling and similar projects for improvements in efficiencies or standards of practice
• Promote morale and wellness of Crew Members
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor

• Machine operator or other manufacturing operator experience preferred
• Quality and results oriented
• Ability to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy
• Ability to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions
• Works well with others in a team setting
• Shows dependability on the job
• Demonstrates a professional attitude and even‑tempered response through interactions with others
• Comprehend and apply basic instructions furnished in written, oral or graphic form
• Ability to solve problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations
• High school diploma or GED preferred

• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds – regularly
• Stand, walk and communicate with others (both speaking and listening) – regularly
• Use hands to adjust, manipulate and feel product – frequently
• Reach with hands and arms – frequently
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl – frequently
• Sit – occasionally
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee‑owned company with twelve corrugated manufacturing facilities, providing an extensive range of corrugated packaging products. Located in ten Southern and Midwestern states, our services and capabilities include custom‑designed corrugated packaging, point‑of‑purchase displays, point‑of‑sale packaging along with fulfillment and logistics. Simply stated, we do not just make boxes. We build the means to shape impressions and influence perceptions.

BCI provides competitive pay and a robust benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k), paid time off and holidays.

$21 - $23 an hour
Salary is dependent on experience