Machine Operator

Mercury Paper – An employer of Choice!

Mercury Paper is a tissue converting company with affiliated plant and warehouses in Virginia. Since 2010, we have steadily grown in the away from home (AFH), retail private label (PL) and retail branded (FIORA) sales channels.

Mercury Paper has career opportunities available for qualified candidates. We offer competitive wages, good benefits and great people to work with. We look for team players and leaders who share our customer dedication, business values and positive culture. If you share this vision and meet the relevant qualification requirements, we want to hear from you.

Job Purpose

To achieve production output targets in an efficient and safe manner while maintaining quality levels in line with Company standards and Customer requirements by operating, maintaining, trouble-shooting, monitoring and cleaning highly-automated, state of the art technology paper converting equipment. Supports the Line Leader at the winder and operates other machines/equipment, as needed. Also to ensure maximum operational time for machine output is obtained.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $20.50 per hour

Reliability Incentive: Additional $3.00/hr

Schedule:

223 schedule

12 hour shifts

Rotating every 4 weeks 7a-7p/7p-7a
Key Responsibilities:

• Utilizes computer to set up equipment and troubleshoot
• Assists with web breaks, auto/manual splice sequence, equipment speed
• Clears jams, change perf and anvil blades as needed
• Sets up lamination
• Ensure finished product meets all quality specifications
• Ensure applicable quality checks are completed as required
• Possess ability to operate the winder, wrapper and case-packer and help or perform grade change
• Run machines at Centerline specifications
• Complete all safety, quality and mechanical breakdown prevention checks as required
• Possess detailed knowledge of all SKU’s
• Possess a working knowledge of all systems
• Perform mechanical adjustments for correct operation of machinery
• Inspect condition of the line at beginning, middle and end of shift, to ensure safe and efficient operation
• Participate in changeovers and PMs when required
• Ensure all process nuisances and equipment issues are identified
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Background:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading/writing English.
• Basic computer skills
• 1-3 years of technical experience with machine operation in a manufacturing environment
• Tissue / paper conversion or industry experience is a plus

Skills and Knowledge:

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate and understand principles of machinery

Essential Job Functions:

• Must be flexible and responsive to the needs of the department/ business.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Must be able to work 12 hours per shift.
• Must be able to sit, bend, stand and walk during scheduled shift.

Must be able to pass a drug test and criminal background check.

• Mercury Paper is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.50 - $23.50 per hour

Expected hours: 36.0 – 48.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Machine operation: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $24