2nd Shift Assistant Machine Operator
Listed on 2026-09-22
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Description
As an Assistant
Machine Operator with Liberty Packaging, you will contribute to the growth of our business by being a key player in safely producing quality corrugated products for our customers. You will work within a small group as an assistant operator; in this role, you will support machine operators to maximize machine efficiency by assisting with setting up orders correctly, performing quality checks, stacking orders, and communicating issues.
The Assistant Machine Operator role are also occasionally asked toassist in operatingfinishing machines / tasks (gluers, stitchers, slitter, and saw machine operation). This full-time position will report to a Production Supervisor at our Golden Valley, MN manufacturing facility.
- Supportmachineoperationbyassisting with the setup ofordersaccordingto customer specifications,followingorder readinessprocessofefficientlypreparingtheright toolsto complete thejob.
- Assistmachineoperators duringquality checksbyinspectinga first article, and articles throughout the orderto identify issues,ensuring quality product,along withmonitoringequipment and raw materials.
- Support the operator in monitoringproductionmetricstoaccuratelytrackprogressof production rates, quality, maintenance needs,anddowntime.
- Proactively communicateissues with equipment to appropriate leaders,and assist with troubleshooting,and problem solvingto maximize overall equipment efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Intermittentlyassist with minor repairs to equipment in partnership with maintenance team.
- Maintain a clean and organized work areabyfollowingpost ordercleaning process.
- Follow plant safety processes and procedures outlined forthemachine center.
- Other duties, as assigned.
- High School diploma orGEDequivalentfrom an accredited institutionor 1+ years manufacturingor comparable experience inplaceof education.
- Previous experienceapplyingmathskillssuch as addition, subtraction,multiplication,and division.
- Previous experience reading,following,and/or completing detailed work instructions.
- Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Experience reading a tape measureto within 1/16” measurement.
- Experience with computer skills such as typing, printing, and data entry.
- Experience with in the corrugated industry.
- Experience with operational excellence or continuous improvement programs – Lean 6 Sigma, Kaizen Events.
The starting pay rate for this position is $26.62per hour (if applicable) plus hourly shift differential pay.
At LDI, we are pleased to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance options; paid vacation; paid holidays; 401(k) plus company matching; flexible spending and health savings account options; life and disability insurance; tuition assistance; wellness and mental health resources, and financial advising services.
Physical Requirements- Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds
- Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment
- Must be able to work in crowded spaces for 4+ hours per shift
- Must be able to bend and stoop for 7+ hours per shift
- Must be able to stand for 6+ hours per shift
- Must be able to walk for 6+ hours per shift
- Must be able to reach and grasp up to 6+ hours per shift
Comprised of multiple companies with headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota,Liberty Diversified International (LDI) is a privately held company employing more than 1,900 individuals across our manufacturing facilities, production facilities and core business operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, Virginia, California, and Mexico. With deep…
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