Machine Operator

Work Schedule:

·      1st Shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm Monday - Friday

·      2nd Shift:  2:30pm – 1:00am Monday - Thursday

Position Purpose:

BCI Cedar Falls is looking for a qualified teammate who values taking pride in their work, enjoys a team environment, and strives to be the best.  On this team, you will be responsible for assisting all activities associated with safely operating equipment; including, but not limited to setup, operation, and cleanup.

Main Duties:

• Full-time role in a manufacturing plant/warehouse setting

• Follow established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times

• Operate printing presses and/or die cutters to make a variety of corrugated products

• Monitor product quality and ensure that the quality control systems are being utilized properly

• Drive production and efficiency of assigned machine center

Additional Duties:

• Record production statistics within our ERP system

• Become knowledgeable of paper properties, setting up a press and managing colors

• Maintain machine to ensure all preventative maintenance has been completed by the scheduled time

• Ensure that equipment is clean and organized

• Ensure that all safety guards are in place and operate properly on the machine

• Assist in training new associates to safely perform their duties in the most efficient way possible while upholding the highest quality standards

• Recommend changes in methods, equipment, material handling and similar projects for improvements in efficiencies or standards of practice

• Promote morale and wellness of Crew Members

• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Machine operator or other manufacturing operator experience preferred

• Quality and results oriented

• Ability to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy

• Ability to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions

• Works well with others in a team setting

• Shows dependability on the job

• Demonstrates a professional attitude and even-tempered response through interactions with others

• Comprehend and apply basic instructions furnished in written, oral or graphic form

• Ability to solve problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations

• High school diploma or GED preferred

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds – regularly

• Stand, walk and communicate with others (both speaking and listening) – regularly

• Use hands to adjust, manipulate and feel product – frequently

• Reach with hands and arms – frequently

• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl – frequently

• Sit – occasionally

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

About BCI:

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee-owned company with twelve corrugated manufacturing facilities, providing an extensive range of corrugated packaging products. Located in ten Southern and Midwestern states, our services and capabilities include custom-designed corrugated packaging, point-of-purchase displays, point-of-sale packaging along with fulfillment and logistics. Simply stated, we do not just make boxes. We build the means to shape impressions and influence perceptions.

BCI provides competitive pay and a robust benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k), paid time off and holidays.