Assistant Operator Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Rate: $20.00/hr + $3.00/hr shift premium

Schedule: Monday thru Thursday 9pm to 7am

Role Summary: Works under the direction of the Machine Operator and direct supervision of the Converting Production Supervisor. Provides excellent customer service by assuring daily scheduled production is completed in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Generally considered entry-level position.

Are you looking to grow your skills in the manufacturing environment? Do you want to feel appreciated and valued as an employee? Then a position at Shoreline Container is right for you! Shoreline Container is the home of innovative designers and manufacturers of packaging materials. We are dedicated to training and developing of our employees into independent and successful manufacturers. We have immediate openings for several positions for entry-level and experienced manufacturing professionals.

What You'll Do:

• Assure daily scheduled production is completed in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
• Responsible for stacking finished product when completed.
• Assist operator with training of new operations personnel.
• Required to perform as operator during his/her absence.
• Under the direction of the Machine Operator, assist in machine set up, feed and stack operations, and removal of printing plates and cutting dies are done in a timely, orderly, and cost-efficient manner.
• Assist operator to ensure completed product meets specifications of customer needs.
• Assure customer expectations are consistently met in terms of quality, quantity, and product is produced in a timely manner consistent with established guidelines.
• Assist Machine Operator to ensure preventative maintenance schedule is consistently adhered to.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and general organization in the converting production areas.
• Support and provide suggestions for continuous improvement activities to improve processes and procedures.
• May occasionally operate powered industrial equipment (hilo).
• Support and adhere to internal quality and safety programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for an extended number of hours per shift, walk, bend, twist, stoop, squat, and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
3. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
4. The employee is required to reach with fingers, hands, and arms.
5. Must be able to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm motions.
6. The employee must regularly lift, push or pull and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
7. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The job is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, varying temperatures, and moving mechanical parts.
• Safety gear must be worn as required.
• Safety Toe Footwear is required that is ASTM F2413 - I/C (Impact and Compression) and Slip Resistant

What You'll Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• Ability to lift, bend, stand and twist over a long periods of time.
• Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational and motivational skills.
• Ability to maintain diplomacy, confidentiality and tact essential, as individual has access to high levels of cost, design and company sensitive materials.
• Must be able to work with frequently changing priorities.
• Flexibility to potentially work overtime during week and/or weekends
• Safety Toe Footwear (ASTM F2413 - I/C (Impact and Compression) and Slip Resistant)

Benefits & Perks:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option with company contribution
• 401k plan & generous company match
• Short- & Long-Term Disability coverage (company paid)
• Life Insurance & AD&D coverage (company paid)
• Employee Assistance Program\
• Great Paid Time Off policy
• 9 paid holidays
• Gym reimbursement program
• Quality time invested in your training and development

Who is Shoreline Container?

• For over 100 years, Michigan and our neighboring states have led the world in manufacturing. For nearly half of those years, Shoreline Container has been a growing partner to that manufacturing base by designing and producing custom container and packaging solutions
• We have a staff of nearly 250 people working in multiple shifts, all dedicated to engineering and building the right solutions for our customers
• We advocate for training and educating our employees, so they have the skills to be successful in the manufacturing environment
• Shoreline is a partner in Five Star Sheets, one the nations premier corrugated sheet manufacturers. We are committed to continually improve, while providing our customers with outstanding packaging through Quality, Service & Design

We think outside (and inside) the box when it comes to producing the best products for our customers. We value our team by treating employees with respect and listening to their needs. Join the Shoreline Container Family and take your career to the next level. Apply today!

This position does not require a certificate, license, or registration.
This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.