Converting Operator

Description

Job Summary:

Converting Operator is assigned work center holding primary responsibility for multiple facets of equipment operation including mechanical and computerized set-up as required, maintaining pre-determined production, quality, and safety standards as they relate to individual job standards and York Container policy. Responsibilities also include maintaining equipment and organization of work area assigned to the individual.

Essential Job Function:

• Understands and follows detailed work instructions as supplied for each individual production run with a supplied production order ticket with listed requirements including CAD instructions, print card specifications, packing instructions and multiple other details included with the work order relating to the specific job.
• Properly conducts all scheduled quality checks at set-up, start-up and periodically throughout the production run. This includes checking and comparing product directly to the CAD instructions, print card instructions to completely conform to all requirements set forth as related to each specific job, specifications are supplied by York Container.
• Checks product thoroughly throughout the production run at required intervals, which have been pre-determined per York Container’s quality process.
• Completes any purge sheets and quality checklists provided as well as quality sampling, paperwork, materials and data entry.
• Performs simple mathematical problems.
• Operates measuring equipment and understands basic measurement properties.
• Acts as a team leader, which includes self-motivation and ability to motivate his/her team. Clearly communicates with and instructs other members of assigned work center.
• Lifts and prepares any required tooling related to assigned equipment.

Other Functions:

In addition to the functions listed above, the employee is expected to: exercise honesty, integrity and respect with all clients and co-workers, maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, demonstrate a positive attitude, communicate effectively with co-workers and clients, work with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail, maintain good attendance by working when and where directed, work safely in compliance with all safety policies, respect the work environment and keep it as neat and clean as possible, and exercise initiative to learn new skills and tasks and to help co-workers when possible.  The employee is also expected to perform such other duties and functions as required and assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a machine operator in a manufacturing environment; Corrugated experience preferred but not required.

• Exceptional mechanical ability.
• Ability to proficiently use hand tools, small power tools, computerized set up process relating to assigned equipment.
• Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot problems independently and as a team.
• Ability to keep assigned equipment and related tooling maintained and organized.
• Strong organizational skills.

• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to read supplied order sheets.
• Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues

Machines/Tools/Equipment:

• Basic hand and small power tools.
• Measuring devices consist primarily of a tape measure and ability to read its measurements.
• Basic computer skills as related to each individual work center.
• Large production machinery.

Safety: 

Employees are expected to follow all facility safety guidelines that include adhering to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Food Safety as outlined during their training.  Some machine centers REQUIRE Hand and Arm Protection to increase safety and minimize the opportunity for contamination.  Company issued gloves and sleeves will be issued if determined necessary.

Working Conditions:

• Hot and cold conditions may be present as well as dust, dirt, and some odors, chemicals, and solvents.
• Varied ranges of loud noise requiring hearing protection are present, so must be able to use ear plugs or muffs for protection.
• Bright to dim lighting situations are present.
• No sitting except on assigned break periods which are provided.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance – PPO and HDHP plans available
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• 80 hours of Vacation/PTO 
• 9 Paid Holidays

Pay

• $19.00-$25.00 per hour

Schedule

• 12/10/8 hour shifts
• Overnight Shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

We strive to create and maintain an inclusive and diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship, veteran status, gender identity or any other legally protected status.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job.

Salary : $19 - $25