We are hiring Machine Operators on all shifts! We offer a competitive starting wage of $18/$19 hour plus a full benefits package. This position requires skills obtained through on the job training or other training opportunities while learning machines like shredder/baler, banders, gluers, stitchers, pallet machine, up and down, slitter and saws.

This full-time position reports directly to the Production Supervisor and is located at Liberty Packaging’s manufacturing plant in Papillion, Nebraska.

Hiring for 2nd and 3rd Shifts with a shift differential in addition to base pay!

2nd shift: Monday through Friday 2:50pm - 11:00pm

3rd shift: Sunday evening through Friday morning 10:50pm - 7:00am

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow all work safety policies, programs, and guidelines
• Set up and operate industrial machinery in accordance with LQC’s established standards, processes and work instructions.
• Maintain proficiency by performing the skill on a regular schedule
• Make minor repairs to equipment
• Operate and monitor equipment, notifying appropriate personnel of any malfunctions and/or safety issues/concerns and maximize overall equipment efficiency for production rate, first time quality and downtime
• Perform necessary pre-operation and/or shut down activities to ensure proper equipment operation
• Ensure product quality by conducting visual and tool measurement inspections, monitoring and adjusting machine output settings, and conducting basic quality control and quality assurance tests
• Drive quality standards and operational efficiencies, offering recommendations for improvements, as you contribute directly to overall plant operations
• Coordinate the efforts of other team members assigned to support machine operation
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Communicate effectively to all other team members
• Problem-solving for continuous improvement and equipment troubleshooting

Required Education, Experience and Skills:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 2-3 years of work experience within a manufacturing environment preferred
• Must be able to be certified as General Factory and/or Production Assistant Machine Operator on their assigned machine where applicable
• Mobile equipment certified (where applicable)
• Ability to coach and mentor employees
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Basic computer skills such as typing, printing, and data entry
• Basic math (addition, subtraction, and fractions)
• Ability to read work instructions (i.e. SOPs, Specs, etc.)

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment
• Must be able to work in crowded spaces for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to bend and stoop for 7+ hours per shift
• Must be able to stand for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to walk for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to reach and grasp up to 6+ hours per shift

ABOUT OUR COMPANY:

Liberty Packaging is a nationwide network of packaging companies providing supply chain solutions. Liberty Packaging is committed to providing customers with excellence in packaging solutions and service. Our corrugated manufacturing facilities allow us to create and produce a wide range of innovative corrugated products to meet our customer's needs from brown shipping boxes to sophisticated die-cut boxes, high graphic packaging and promotional packaging.

As part of the Liberty Diversified International (LDI) family of companies, Liberty Packaging has locations in the Twin Cities, Omaha, Quad Cities, San Diego, Phoenix, Dallas/Fort Worth, Mexicali and Tijuana. The LDI family of companies includes Liberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics (Custom Solutions and Quarrix Building Products) and Safco.

Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.