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Machine Operator

Spark Packaging
Mendon, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Machine Operator

L ocation : Mendon, MI

Primary Responsibilities :

The Machine Operator enjoys a fast-paced working environment that requires the ability to manage a number of attributes at once. This role is responsible for producing high-quality sheets of paper or rolls that meet and exceed company standards and customer specifications.

Qualifications Required :

  • Demonstrates safe work practices; actively participates in and supports the EHS process
  • Good Interpersonal Skills; must be able to work in and foster a team environment
  • Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrates self-motivation, flexibility, and a high degree of initiative to work independently and integrity
  • Demonstrates an understanding of general operating flow of the manufacturing / sheeting process and able to solve problems; some basic math required

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Prior experience as an operator preferred –prior sheeter operator, rewinder, slitter or similar equipment
  • Accountabilities : Collaborates with operations and logistics personnel in efforts to ensure proper materials are staged to meet production demands by : Machine Operator – Sheeter, Rewinder, Guillotine

  • Correctly set up equipment prior to operations, ensuring setting will result in meeting quality specifications and production requirements
  • Properly enters order information and consumption of materials into the manufacturing process; properly handles discrepant materials and the return of unused materials
  • Accurately creates tags, completes paperwork and follows special instructions associated with the order
  • Properly disposes of waste and maintains a clean work area
  • Operate equipment safely
  • Works with leadership team to prioritize deliveries
  • Ability to recognize errors and problems with delivered materials; escalates unresolved issues with a focus to ensure inventory accuracy and receipt of goods as appropriate
  • Must be able to cross-train to more than one equipment type. May use multiple sheeter machines, rewinders and other equipment as needed. Required education and related experience :
  • High school diploma with 2 years of verifiable work experience required
  • Factory experience strongly preferred
  • Experience driving a forklift
  • Desired Skills and Abilities :

  • Possess good communication skills
  • Ability to perform and understand basic mathematical calculations
  • Ability to read and use a tape measure Illustrative
  • Essential Functions :

  • Ability to push, pull or lift up to 60 pounds
  • Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, lift, and move arms and hands freely
  • Ability to stand for most of an 8-hour shift
  • Overtime may be required to meet business demand - this may include working extended shifts and / or weekend work
  • Work Environment : The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can get rather loud at times. Temperature levels are usually moderate but can get rather warm in the summer months. Hearing protection, eye protection and steel toe safety shoes are required when in the plant. All employees are expected to keep their work areas clean, operate equipment safely and maintain accurate supply levels for their position.

    About Spark Packaging :

    Spark Packaging is a Michigan-headquartered recruiting and staffing company that connects great talent with great employers. We understand that finding a new position can be stressful and identifying top talent can be challenging. For us to maximize successful placement and retention, we start by listening to and understanding each of our clients. We believe in face-to-face interaction and having a solid understanding of our client’s business before placement.

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