Machine Helper 1st Shift

SUMMARY: The Helper will assist the Machine Operator as needed throughout the shift.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cut all straps and remove all excess cardboard from sheets before entry into machine.
• Safely operate standard warehouse equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Maintain a clean work area machine tools and equipment.
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Maintain inventories of items needed by operator.
• Perform quality control on own work.
• Assist Machine Operators as necessary.
• Duties may be expanded upon and additional duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Manufacturing experience in the corrugated industry preferred.
• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Knowledge equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Read and interpret product layout and production specifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk sit and use hands to handle or feel.
  • The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
  • The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Exposure to wet and humid conditions.
• Exposure to high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.