About DS Smith, North America Packaging and Paper Division, United States: DS Smith is a global leading packaging company of customer-specific packaging with emphasis on state-of-the-art packaging design and local service close to customer facilities. With a product portfolio that includes transit packaging, consumer packaging, displays and promotional packaging, customized protective packaging, and industrial packaging.

 

Entry level machine operator

Position Overview: As an Entry level machine operator you will be learning how to set up a machine to complete a box.

 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Strong knowledge of machines in a manufacturing setting and Machine Operator experience preferred Must be able to work as a part of a team, and independently Must meet the ergonomic and physical requirements, as well as the physical base profile (below) for this position Must meet the company quality and performance standards for the job as specified Must agree to wear the proper assigned PPE and shoes approved for this job as specified in Contact and Safety Requirements

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Set up and operation of various machines Run material through machine according to company specifications Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor Maintain the work area, keep equipment in clean and orderly condition, follows prescribed safety regulations Ensure correct materials are used to meet customer specifications Ensure all inventory entries are complete and accurate Inspect and maintain quality of product Meet all quality and efficiency standards Meet all company safety policies and report any concerns related to required maintenance of machines Test operation of machines periodically

 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the function of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The Employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop. kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift to 100 pounds. 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 work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the function of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

 

Benefits: Benefits Eligibility starts Day 1 (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Company 401k matching up to 6%- vested on day 1 of eligibility

Vacation: 2 weeks (prorated based on time of hire)/ 3 Diversity days.

 

 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa currently.

DS smith is an E-Verify company. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen, physical, lifting test and Background screening.