Job Description

Job Location: Copy Paper - Shreveport, LA 71107
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $39,520.00 - $39,520.00 Salary/yearTitle:                        Machine Operator/Wrapper
Department:           Copy Paper
Location:                 1107 Burt Street, Shreveport, LA 71107
Wage Category:     Non-Exempt
Report To:              Assistant Director, Copy Paper
Overview: Machine Operator/Wrapper supports efficient production by serving as a versatile team member who operates, monitors, and maintains production-line machinery. Responsibilities include operating equipment, conducting quality inspections, performing preventive maintenance, and adhering to production and safety standards.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Equipment Operation and Monitoring
- Crosstrained and serves as a backup for the Machine Operator/Sheeter as needed.
- Oversee and operate the wrapping machine and associated support equipment, monitoring all machine functions and controls for continuous, efficient operation.
- Adjust machine settings, speed, and temperature to meet specific product requirements and maintain effective wrapping processes.
- Support the machine operator during roll changes to ensure smooth transitions.
- Assist the machine operator with sheet operation during the operator's absence.
- Continuously monitor machine operations to detect irregularities.
- Ensure machines remain clean and properly functioning throughout production.
Quality Control and Inspection
- Conduct real-time visual inspections to verify that machinery operates within designated parameters.
- Identify and remove defective products and materials from the production line.
- Perform regular quality checks on finished products using the ream checklist to ensure compliance with standards for glue, cleanliness, cuts, labeling, and mill number accuracy.
- Perform additional routine quality checks to maintain product standards throughout the run.
- Complete all production run documentation thoroughly and accurately.
- Perform scheduled and preventative maintenance on machinery.
Maintenance and Housekeeping
- Perform scheduled and preventative maintenance on machinery.
- Follow established protocols to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment both inside the facility and on surrounding grounds.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisory staff.

Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent is helpful but not required.
- Ability to operate all production equipment.
- Ability to use hand tools to maintain machines properly (i.e., Allen wrench, standard wrench, screw drivers, etc.).
- Ability to perform physical activities and stand or walk for extended periods with frequent bending, lifting, and some climbing. (i.e., at times required to carry or lift a maximum of 50 lbs. Weight over 50 lbs. must be shared with someone else.)
- Must have one year of production experience.
- Good interpersonal and communicative skills.
- Ability to deal pleasantly and courteously with management and coworkers.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment subjected to noise.
- Ability to work in atmospheric conditions (The worker is subject to one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system and the skin: fumes, odors, clouds of paper dust.)
- Must have basic electrical knowledge.