Starting wage $24.85/hour +monthly performance bonus!

As a Corrugator Operator with Liberty Packaging - Golden Valley, 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, and as an operator you will help be a leader within your crew to maximize machine efficiencies by setting up orders correctly, performing quality checks and communicating issues. This position can be physically challenging.

This full-time position reports directly to a Corrugator Supervisor and is located at Liberty Packaging’s manufacturing plant at our Liberty Packaging - Golden Valley and works 1st shift; with 8, 9, 10 or 12 hours shifts starting at 5am. This position has guaranteed annual wage increases.

Required Skills

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate machine by setting up orders according to customer specifications, following order readiness process of efficiently preparing the right tools to complete the job
• Perform quality checks by inspecting a first article, and articles throughout the order to identify errors, ensuring quality product along with monitoring equipment and raw materials
• Enter production metrics into an electronic order system on the computer to accurately track progress of production rates, quality, maintenance and downtime
• Proactively communicate issues with equipment to appropriate leaders, trouble shoot, and problem solve 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 your machine center
• Other duties, as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS

• High School diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 1 year of work experience within a manufacturing environment.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS

• Experience within the corrugated industry
• Experience with operational excellence or continuous improvement programs – Lean 6 Sigma, Kaizen Events

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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 to walk for 6+ hours per shift
  • Must be able to reach and grasp up to 6+ hours per shift

ABOUT OUR COMPANY:

Liberty Packaging is a nationwide network of packaging companies providing supply chain solutions. Liberty Packaging is committed to providing customers with excellence in packaging solutions and service. Our corrugated manufacturing facilities allow us to create and produce a wide range of innovative corrugated products to meet our customer's needs from brown shipping boxes to sophisticated die-cut boxes, high graphic packaging and promotional packaging.

As part of the Liberty Diversified International (LDI) family of companies, Liberty Packaging has locations in the Twin Cities, Omaha, Quad Cities, San Diego, Phoenix, Dallas/Fort Worth, Mexicali and Tijuana. The LDI family of companies includes Liberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics (Quarrix) and Safco Products.

Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

Required Experience