Assistant Machine Operator II

Location: Rock Island, IL, United States
Business Unit: Liberty Packaging
Remote Type: No Remote

As an Assistant Machine Operator II 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 efficiency by assisting with setting up orders correctly, performing quality checks, stacking orders, and communicating issues.

In some locations, the Assistant Machine Operator II roles are also occasionally asked to assist in operating machines / tasks (gluers, stitchers, slitter, and saw machine operation).

This full-time position reports directly to a Production Supervisor and is located at our Rock Island, IL manufacturing facility.

• Support machine operation by assisting with the setup of orders according to customer specifications, following order readiness process of efficiently preparing the right tools to complete the job.
• Assist machine operators during quality checks by inspecting a first article, and articles throughout the order to identify issues, ensuring quality product , along with monitoring equipment and raw materials.
• Support the operator in monitoring production metrics to accurately track progress of productions rates, quality, maintenance needs, and downtime.
• Proactively communicate issues with equipment to appropriate leaders and assist with trouble shooting and problem solving to maximize overall equipment efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Intermittently assist with minor repairs to equipment in partnership with maintenance team.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area by following post order cleaning process.
• Follow plant safety processes and procedures outlined for the machine center.
• Other duties, as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution or 1+ years manufacturing or comparable experience in place of education.
• Previous experience applying math skills such 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 measure to 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 $19.00 per hour (if applicable) plus hourly shift differential pay. The compensation posted is the anticipated pay for the position at the time of the posting. We may pay above or below posted amount based on several factors, including, but not limited to education and/or certifications, skills, experience, or work location. Some positions may qualify for additional compensation in the form of bonuses.

At LDI, we are pleased to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance options; paid time off; 10 paid holidays; 401(k) plus company matching and annual discretionary profit sharing; flexible spending and health savings account options; life and disability insurance; tuition assistance; wellness and mental health resources, and financial advising services. Eligibility in benefit programs is based on hours worked per week.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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…