We are looking for ASSISTANT MACHINE OPERATORS to join LIBERTY PACKAGING QUAD CITIES on all shifts! You will be responsible for assisting in setting up, operating and maintaining production machinery. This position requires skills obtained through on the job training or other training opportunities while learning machines in the pressroom and finishing departments.

This full-time position reports directly to the PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR and is located at Liberty Packaging’s manufacturing plant in Rock Island, Illinois.

1ST SHIFT: Monday – Friday (6:00 AM – 2:00 PM)

2ND SHIFT: Monday – Friday (2:00 PM – 10:00 PM)

3RD SHIFT: Sunday evening – Friday morning (10:00 PM – 6:00 AM)

Required Skills

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

• Follow all work safety policies, programs and guidelines
• Assist in the set up and operation of industrial machinery in accordance with LQC’s established standards, processes and work instructions
• Maintain proficiency by performing the skill on a regular schedule
• Assist with minor repairs to equipment
• Support the operation of production equipment, notifying appropriate personnel of any malfunctions and/or safety issues/concerns and maximize overall equipment efficiency for production rate, first time quality and downtime
• Perform necessary pre-operation and/or shut down activities to ensure proper equipment operation
• Assist with product quality by conducting visual and tool measurement inspections, monitoring and adjusting machine output settings, and conducting basic quality control and quality assurance tests
• Drive quality standards and operational efficiencies, offering recommendations for improvements, as you contribute directly to overall plant operations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Communicate effectively to all other team members
• Problem solving for continuous improvement and equipment trouble shooting
• Train others with the skills and knowledge gained from position

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 1-3 years of work experience within a manufacturing environment preferred
• Must be able to be certified as General Factory and/or Production Assistant Machine Operator on their assigned machine where applicable
• Ability to fill in for operator on their assigned machine during absences
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Basic computer skills such as typing, printing and data entry
• Basic math (addition, subtraction and fractions)
• Ability to read work instructions (i.e. SOP’s, Specs, etc.)

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 (CUSTOM SOLUTIONS and QUARRIX BUILDING PRODUCTS) AND SAFCO.

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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

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

• Follow all work safety policies, programs and guidelines
• Assist in the set up and operation of industrial machinery in accordance with LQC’s established standards, processes and work instructions
• Maintain proficiency by performing the skill on a regular schedule
• Assist with minor repairs to equipment
• Support the operation of production equipment, notifying appropriate personnel of any malfunctions and/or safety issues/concerns and maximize overall equipment efficiency for production rate, first time quality and downtime
• Perform necessary pre-operation and/or shut down activities to ensure proper equipment operation
• Assist with product quality by conducting visual and tool measurement inspections, monitoring and adjusting machine output settings, and conducting basic quality control and quality assurance tests
• Drive quality standards and operational efficiencies, offering recommendations for improvements, as you contribute directly to overall plant operations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Communicate effectively to all other team members
• Problem solving for continuous improvement and equipment trouble shooting
• Train others with the skills and knowledge gained from position

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 1-3 years of work experience within a manufacturing environment preferred
• Must be able to be certified as General Factory and/or Production Assistant Machine Operator on their assigned machine where applicable
• Ability to fill in for operator on their assigned machine during absences
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Basic computer skills such as typing, printing and data entry
• Basic math (addition, subtraction and fractions)
• Ability to read work instructions (i.e. SOP’s, Specs, etc.)

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 (CUSTOM SOLUTIONS and QUARRIX BUILDING PRODUCTS) AND SAFCO.

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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.