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Operator 8hr. 3rd Shift

New-Indy Containerboard
Hickory, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/3/2026

SUMMARY:    This position will be responsible for all set up and operation of machines in designated department. Operators may work with computer-controlled equipment or more mechanically based machines.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Set up and operation of various machines.
  • Run material through machine according to company specifications.
  • Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
  • Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
  • Ensure correct materials are used to meet customer specifications.
  • Ensure all inventory entries are complete and accurate.
  • Inspect and maintain quality of product.
  • Responsible for meeting all quality and efficiency standards.
  • Meet all company safety policies and report any concerns related to required maintenance of machines.
  • Test operation of machines periodically.
  • Special projects as business dictate.
  • Duties may be expanded upon and additional duties may be assigned.

 

  • SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS  
    • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to handle or feel.
    • The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
    • The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
    • 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.

 

  • WORK ENVIRONMENT 
  • The noise level in the work environment can be at times loud.
  • Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.
  • Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
  • Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles; vibrations

 

  • CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
  • No license Required

 

  • OTHER DUTIES
  • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

 

  • This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Qualifications:
  •  High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Machine Operator experience preferred; strong knowledge of machines in a manufacturing setting.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule
  • Ability to follow detailed instructions including reading a tape measure, blueprints, production schematics.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
  • Team-oriented and self-directed.

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