Machine Operator – 2nd Shift

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc.
Syracuse, NY
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates who operate machinery in a manufacturing setting and thrive in a team-oriented, safety-focused environment. The role emphasizes technical proficiency with printing presses and die cutters, as well as a commitment to quality and efficiency in a 4-day work week.

Best fit for

  • Candidates who have experience operating industrial printing presses and die cutters in a manufacturing plant
    — “Operate printing presses and/or die cutters to make a variety of corrugated products”
  • Individuals who value teamwork and can maintain a positive, professional attitude in a high-performance workplace
    — “Works well with others in a team setting”
  • Candidates who are willing to work overtime and demonstrate dependability in a 2nd shift, 4-day work week format
    — “Shows dependability on the job – willingness and ability to work overtime”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a commitment to a non-traditional 4-day work week with late hours on Mondays through Thursdays
    — “2nd Shift: Mondays – Thursdays; 1:30PM-12:30AM (4 Day Work Week)”
  • Candidates must be able to work in a physically demanding manufacturing plant/warehouse environment
    — “Full-time role in a manufacturing plant/warehouse setting”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with industrial machinery setup and maintenance in your resume and interview responses
    — “Maintain machine to ensure all preventative maintenance has been completed by the scheduled time”
  • Emphasize your ability to train others and lead by example in team settings
    — “Assist in training new associates to safely perform their duties in the most efficient way possible”
  • Showcase your track record in quality control and attention to detail in your application materials
    — “Monitor product quality and ensure that the quality control systems are being utilized properly”
  • Demonstrate your knowledge of safety protocols and your ability to enforce them in your interview
    — “Follow established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times”
  • Mention your experience with problem-solving in standardized situations to align with the role's expectations
    — “Ability to solve problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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

What success looks like

  • safety-compliance
  • production-efficiency
  • quality-standards
Typical background
manufacturingwarehouse-managementmachine-operation

Skills & requirements

Required

Machine-operationSafety-proceduresQuality-controlTeam-trainingPreventative-maintenance

Preferred

Production-efficiencyEquipment-cleaning

Stack & domain

Safety RulesProduct QualityMachine OperationMachine SetupMachine CleanupMachine MaintenanceMachine EfficiencyMachine TrainingMachine DisciplineMachine CenterMachine Safety GuardsMachine CleaningMachine OrganizationMachine Preventative MaintenanceMachine PressMachine Die CuttersMachine ColorsMachine Paper PropertiesMachine Press SetupMachine ManagementMachine Quality StandardsMachine Team MoraleMachine Team WellnessMachine Tape MeasureMachine Team SettingMachine DependabilityMachine Quality OrientationMachine Professional AttitudeMachine Problem SolvingSafetyQualityEfficiencyMaintenanceTrainingDisciplineQuality StandardsTeam MoraleTeam WellnessSpeedAccuracyTeam SettingDependabilityQuality OrientationProfessional AttitudeProblem SolvingManufacturingWarehouse

About the role

Original posting from Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. via Lever

BCI Syracuse is looking for the top 5% of the workforce who value taking pride in their work, enjoy a competitive environment and strive to be the best.  In this position, you will be responsible for assisting in all activities associated with safely running our equipment, including setup, operation and cleanup.

Work Schedule::

  • 2nd Shift:  Mondays – Thursdays; 1:30PM-12:30AM (4 Day Work Week)

Compensation::

  • $23.00 – $28.00 per hour, quarterly bonuses

Duties & Responsibilities::

  • Follow established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times
  • Monitor product quality and ensure that the quality control systems are being utilized properly
  • Ensure that all safety guards are in place and operate properly on the machine
  • Assist in maintaining discipline of assigned operators; make recommendations/report observations to supervisors
  • Drive production and efficiency of assigned machine center
  • Assist in training new associates to safely perform their duties in the most efficient way possible while upholding the highest quality standards
  • Maintain machine to ensure all preventative maintenance has been completed by the scheduled time
  • Recommend changes in methods, equipment, material handling and similar projects for improvements in efficiencies or standards of practice
  • Operate printing presses and/or die cutters to make a variety of corrugated products
  • Ensure that equipment is clean and organized
  • Become knowledgeable of paper properties, setting up a press and managing colors
  • Promote morale and wellness of Crew Members
  • Other tasks as assigned by supervisor
  • Full-time role in a manufacturing plant/warehouse 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 – willingness and ability to work overtime
  • 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

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.

Source: Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. careers (Lever)

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