As the Assistant Machine Operator with Liberty Packaging Houston, you will be responsible for assisting in the production of corrugated boxes.

This full-time position reports directly to the Production Manager and is located at Liberty Packaging’s manufacturing plant in Houston, TX.

Required Skills

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the set up of machines based on job specifications (print plates, cutting dies, ink and raw material)
• Feed machine with raw material
• Assist operator with running orders on corrugated machinery
• Perform product quality checks for sheet and print quality based on order specifications using measuring tools and ink swatches.
• Assist in troubleshooting and fixing any non-conformance issues
• Placed finished product on pallets and verify load quantities and tags are correct of the finished product
• Assist in preparing the machine for upcoming orders (adjust side rails, stage ink and print plates, verify raw material)
• Ensure all PPE is being worn at all times
• Follow all safety standards established for each machine
• Submit STOP cards identifying safety hazards
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:

• Minimum of 1 years experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Prefer machine operation experience
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Basic computer skills
• Basic math skills (add/subtract/multiply)
• Ability to work in a non-climate controlled and physical work environment. (up/downstairs, lift-up to 30 lbs., stand for long periods of time, bending and stooping)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment
• Must be able to work in crowded spaces for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to bend and stoop for 7+ hours per shift
• Must be able to stand for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to walk for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to reach and grasp up to 6+ hours per shift

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Comprised of multiple companies with headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota, Liberty Diversified International (LDI) is a privately held company employing more than 1,900 individuals across our manufacturing facilities, production facilities and core business operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Georgia, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, California, and Mexico. With deep roots in the corrugated box manufacturing industry, we operate in the core markets of paper, packaging, workplace products, corrugated plastics and building products.

Since 1918, our values – Caring, Innovation, Trust and Excellence – have guided our day-to-day activities. We believe that when our employees are aligned with these values, we create superior solutions and service for our customers. 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.

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