Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc.
Cedar Falls, IA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to individuals with hands-on manufacturing experience working in a team-oriented production environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior experience in manufacturing or corrugated packaging operations
    — “Responsible for assisting in all activities associated with safely running our corrugated converting equipment”
  • Individuals who thrive in structured, team-based environments with clear written instructions
    — “Work from written instructions, diagrams and production cards”
  • People who value stability and long-term growth in a privately held, employee-owned company
    — “employee-owned company with twelve (12) corrugated manufacturing facilities”

Things to consider

  • The role requires regular physical exertion and may not be suitable for those with mobility limitations
    — “stand, walk and communicate with others (both speaking and listening) - regularly”
  • Candidates must be able to handle repetitive tasks and work within a set schedule
    — “1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize prior experience with machinery setup and operation in your resume and interview responses
    — “assisting in all activities associated with safely running our corrugated converting equipment”
  • Highlight your ability to follow written instructions and maintain accuracy in measurements
    — “Ability to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy”
  • Demonstrate your reliability and quality focus through specific examples of past work performance
    — “Shows dependability on the job, Quality and results oriented”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • efficient machine operation
  • quality production
  • safety adherence
Typical background
manufacturingproductionmachine operation

Skills & requirements

Required

Machine OperationProductionQuality ControlSafety ComplianceMaterial Handling

Preferred

ISO PoliciesERP System Usage

Stack & domain

Machine OperationProduction StatisticsISO PoliciesERP SystemTape MeasureTeamworkDependabilityQuality OrientationProfessional AttitudeProblem-solvingManufacturingCorrugated Packaging

About the role

Original posting from Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. via Lever

Title:                    Machine Operator

Reports to:         Plant Manager

Department:      Production

Summary: Responsible for assisting in all activities associated with safely running our corrugated converting equipment, including setup, operation and cleanup.

Work Schedule:

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

Duties:

Follow established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times

Maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition

Uphold all ISO policies and procedures in accordance with our Quality Policy

Work from written instructions, diagrams and production cards

Feed converting machines with raw materials

Record production statistics within our ERP system

Other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Full-time role in a manufacturing setting

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED preferred

Ability to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions

Ability to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy

Works well with others in a team setting

Shows dependability on the job

Quality and results oriented

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

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form

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

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:

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 

lift and/or move up to 50 pounds - regularly

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 (12) corrugated manufacturing facilities, providing an extensive range of corrugated packaging products. Located in ten 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 but not limited to: medical, dental, vision and life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, as well as a bonus plan and opportunity for employee stock ownership.

Compensation:

$22.00 - $25.00 per hour with quarterly bonuses

Source: Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. careers (Lever)

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