Machine Operators

Company: Vanguard Packaging
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: May 17, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionCompany ProfileVanguard Companies is one of the industry's largest corrugated merchandising solution providers. We combine great products with a knowledgeable team to provide superior operations, service, and quality.We are a family of companies. Our expertise in point-of-purchase displays and retail-ready graphic packaging is seen through Vanguard Packaging, e-commerce packaging solutions by BoxGenie, industrial packaging via Great Plains Packaging, and fulfillment services through Advanced Logistics and Fulfillment (ALF). We believe in the power of strong collaborative partnerships and thought leadership. We are focused on helping our partners reduce program cost, drive brand value, sell more product, and improve their bottom line.We are committed to sustainability using sustainable business practices and are recognized as the most sustainable packaging company in North America. The Vanguard Companies strive to create a diverse environment which embraces difference and fosters inclusion. This collective sum of unique capabilities and talent is ultimately how we've earned our reputation and achievements.To learn more about what we do visit. https://www.vanguardpkg.com/ $500 Sign On Bonus and Overtime Paid Daily! We have openings in our Kansas City, MO manufacturing facility for Experienced Machine Operators for our 1st and 2nd shift operations. This role is responsible for all activities associated with operating and assisting in the operations of production equipment; including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to processes. Pay $19.00 per hour to start. Experienced corrugated or printing industry operators starting pay $20-$24 per hour depending on experience.1st shift schedule 6:30am-2:30pm2nd shift schedule 2:30pm-10:30pmSign-on Bonus paid at increments of 30, 60 an d 90days at $150, $150 and $200. Overtime is paid weekly for anything worked over 8 hours per day. Part-time schedule is a minimum of 2 days/nights per week, hours 6:30-2:30 for 1st and 2:30-10:30 for 2nd. Monday-Friday and Overtime is required, including weekends. no p/t weekend only shifts available.Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment to produce the highest level of production and quality.
• Reduce the amount of waste by following quality standards.
• Maintain efficiency and record production output throughout the entire shift.
• Continuously monitor the product during runs to ensure quality and make adjustments as necessary.
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Experience with troubleshooting various production line issues.
• Clean at the end of the production runs.
• Assist in the training of personnel.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Proven ability to read and follow instructions on work orders and standard operating procedures.
  • Experience working in printing/packaging and/or manufacturing.
  • Experience reading a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
  • Demonstrated experience to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurements, volume and rate by using basic math.Preferred Qualifications
    • Prior work experience in the corrugated or printing industry.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions 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 and arms to feel, handle or reach; and 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 and/or move up 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.Application Assistance If you require alternative methods of application or screening, contact Vanguard Packaging Human Resources at 816.455.4000.Equal Opportunity Employer Vanguard Packaging, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vanguard strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity, gender identity, and status as a transgender individual), sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, AIDS/HIV status, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All Vanguard employees, and other Vanguard-related workers and representatives, are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
      
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