IPL is a global leading sustainable packaging solutions provider that manufactures specialty rigid packaging products used in the food, consumer, agricultural, logistics and environmental markets. We have over 2,500 colleagues in 20 manufacturing facilities, two corporate & sales offices and three R&D facilities across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland, Continental Europe, and China. IPL operates in a fast paced and dynamic environment and has significant growth plans, acquiring four businesses within the past year.

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The Production Team is looking to fill the role of Machine Operator in their Shelbyville, Kentucky facility. The primary responsibility of the Machine Operator is to perform basic production requirements such as assembly, embossing, quality checks and any other production requirement in a safe and efficient manner.

The Shelbyville site is the largest manufacturing site for IPL’s Returnable & Environmental business unit in the United States; a business which has annual revenue of approximately $110m with significant growth potential and is part of the Environmental, Returnable and Industrial Solutions (ERIS) Division of IPL.

Position Title: Machine Operator

Location: Shelbyville, Kentucky

What you will bring to the role:

A reliable, dependable candidate who will bring a team player mindset with the ability to work autonomously as needed. This position performs manufacturing and inspections functions during production. A key part of this position will be meeting established safety practices, quality standards and production rates. Come join the team today!

The successful candidate will:

• Maintain knowledge of product quality plans; check for flaws, blemishes, discoloration, burn marks and warping

• Assemble product in accordance with quality plan; assemble feet, cor-plugs and card holders as needed.

• Emboss product when required; ensure a quality embossing stamp.

• Perform inspection of each part to quality plan requirements.

• Notify supervisor of any suspect quality issues.

• Stack and package product in accordance with quality plan and supervisor’s instructions

• Provide on the job training to new employees and temporary employees when requested by supervisor.

• Assist in routine preventive maintenance on mold and machines.

• Assist in clean up of manufacturing areas.

• Provide input to improve processes and procedures.

• Maintain safe workplace and ensure that safety policies are followed.

• Report safety concerns and hazards to your supervisor.

• Other duties as assigned.