Machine Operator -MPP Orora Union City

Manufactured Packaging Products Orora (MPP Orora), a division on Orora Packaging Solutions, offers a wide variety of high-quality custom and stock corrugated products to customers in the United States and Mexico. With multiple locations throughout the U.S., MPP takes product from conceptualization through design and printing. In addition to superior customer service, MPP’s comprehensive range of capabilities includes state-of-the-art equipment, talented designers, bulk box capabilities, digital printing and much more. It is with this passion and commitment to innovation, we believe in hiring and developing the very best talent by living our core values of Teamwork, Passion, Respect, and Integrity every day. These core values define who we are and how we operate. They shape the way we work with each other, with our customers, and with our communities. Every day, we deliver packaging solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations while solving complex problems as a team. We believe that all team members (irrespective of their role or level), should aspire to distinctive leadership behavior, as we continue to deliver on the promise for our customers, shareholders and each other. Leadership is not tied to a job title, i.e. you don’t need to be accountable for a team to be considered a leader.

The Role

Operating designated machines and equipment to convert corrugated board into corrugated cartons or inner packaging within specifications of the customer orders.

This position will report to the: Production Manager
Location: Union City, CA
FLSA Status: Non - Exempt

What You’ll be Responsible For in this Role

• Safety and Health of self and team working in the assigned area.
• Participation in all Safety Activities
• Safety Inspection of the Machine and equipment; machine lock out tag out.
• Support and maintain machine activities and ensure that required processes are maintained.
• Utilize the company's business systems to attain the machine schedule and job specifications to determine material requirements, machine set up and adjustments.
• Adjusts machine components in order to meet order specifications, etc.
• Performs Quality inspections as required; remove finished packaged items from process and separate rejected items.
• Regulates machine flow and speed; on-going monitoring of the production line, watching for problems, pile ups, jams, glue that in not sticking, etc.
• Trains, communicates and assists team assigned on the processes such as stacking, feeding, etc.
• Performs cleanup of the machine and minor machine maintenance.
• Keeps area organized, clean and free from any hazardous conditions.
• Performs other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combinations of education and experience.

Additional Required Qualifications:

• Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions. Must read, write and speak English at an adequate level for this position.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to convert from fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions.
• Ability to use tape measure.
• Ability to enter and utilize information in our computer business systems.