Assistant Operator, Cutting; Jogger

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Full Time position – Miami, FL

Salary Range: $15.50 to $16.50 per hour.

Schedule:

1st shift, Monday - Friday, eight or more hours per day, five days per week. Primary schedule will be 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM, or similar. Training may occur at other times.

The assistant cutting (Jogger) operator assists the lead in set up, adjustment and safe operation of all cutting equipment to prepare product to be packed, collated, or bound, ensuring the meeting of customer specifications, in accordance with company policies and procedures. The Assistant Cutter is also responsible for ensuring a safe and constant flow of accurately jogged and measured paper sheets from jogging stations to the cutting section.

• Weigh and jog paper in preparation for cutting
• Maintain a constant flow of product to the cutting section cutters
• Liaise and work closely with cutter operators using professional communication and judgment
• Arrange incoming batches to ensure an efficient workflow
• Maintain and update the cutting log
• Change out and move waste product and recycle receptacles in the cutting areas
• Support other co-workers as required
• Report all work-related injuries, illnesses, and/or near misses to management immediately
• Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
• Ensure all equipment, tools, and workstation are in good working order and is free of safety hazards
• Report workplace hazards to management immediately
• Wear all assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations
• Regularly perform general housekeeping duties in your work area(s)
• Adhere to all safety policies and protocols and maintain a safe working environment
• Attend all department/company meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Education, licenses, certifications, experiences:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency
• Six months to one year related experience in a manufacturing environment

Critical knowledge, skills, and abilities requirements:

• Problem-Solving and Adaptability:
  Strong problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges, such as machine malfunctions, material shortages, or errors in print quality. Ability to adapt to new printing technologies or changes in production schedules, ensuring smooth operations despite changes.
• Time Management & Efficiency:
  Ability to manage multiple print jobs simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met without sacrificing quality. Organizing workflows, preparing materials in advance, and optimizing print runs for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Attention to Detail:
  Precision in monitoring print jobs to ensure all details, such as color accuracy, image sharpness, and print placement, meet the required standards. Detecting small defects or inconsistencies during production and taking corrective action immediately.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read and understand corporate policies, job-related documents, and written/verbal instructions in English to ensure effective and compliant job performance.
• Strong foundational math skills, with the ability to perform basic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and efficient in managing time, with a proven ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks accurately.

• The job requires constant or frequent standing, walking, squatting, stopping, crouching and reaching
• May require some kneeling and may require the use of feet to operate machinery
• Frequent use of hands/fingers to operate machine and/or handle and grasp product
• Frequent lifting or moving product weighing up to 50 pounds at, below or above shoulder level
• Vision requirements: close vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and ability to see the differences between colors, shades, and brightness

• Within this manufacturing environment the employee is regularly exposed to noise at varying levels
• Within this manufacturing environment the employee is…