Join Our Team at Magnera!

New Starting Rate of $20.50 with potential to earn $25.25 with a pay for skill program.

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• Hiring entry level production operators
• 12-hour swing shifts with 1 week off each month
• Annual performance bonuses
• Benefits include comprehensive package with 401k employer contribution & paid time off
• Background and drug screening required
• GED or equivalent required

Production Operators are responsible for the daily operations of the production line, ensuring a quality product, maintaining a safe work environment, and achieving desired production outcomes. Processes include a variety of skills to move product from paper fibers to finished rolls.

Who are you?

• You are eager to learn, prepared to grow and want to become a member of a successful team.

What's in it for you?

• Increased pay for skills - earn as you learn!
• Shift differential paid when working nights.
• Medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Company provided life insurance at 1x your annual salary.
• A stable career with opportunities for growth.
• Company sponsored training opportunities through A-B Tech.
• Reward and Recognition programs, company events, safety celebrations
• Referral bonus - when you refer a successful co-worker, you earn up to $1,000!

What isn't great?

• The factory is not climate controlled so it can be hot or cold at times.
• You will be standing/walking in steel-toed shoes on concrete floors during your shift.
• We produce a hygiene product and personal protective equipment includes hair nets, safety glasses, safety shoes, high visibility vests or shirts and beard nets, where applicable. (You wouldn't want debris in your hygiene wipes, would you?)
• The shifts can make for long days (655a-710p and 655p-710a)

Rotating from day shift to night shift can be tough but the schedule will afford you with seven full days off in a row once per cycle

• Performs all tasks in a safe manner, complies with all safety rules. Identifies and reports unsafe operations to the Team Lead immediately.
• Executes the change over process; set-up the production equipment and supplies before executing job orders; ensures product receipe compliance.
• Inspects equipment to identify any replacements, malfucntions, and repairs; recommends improvements.
• Brings product samples to the lab per defined inspection plan. Report any quality issue with incoming raw material or finished good materials to the Team Lead and to the Quality team.
• Completes all process and quality records as requested. Reports any changes for process parameters, any issues with equipment as needed, to the Team Land and to Process Engineers.
• Ensures all process parameters are set as per the recipe or within the acceptable range defind by process to ensure a quality product.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks per defined schedule.
• Performs routine or minor maintenance of equipment. Assists to remove jams, to replace belts, and other routine maintenance. Particpates in card repair such as rewiring and card set-ups.
• Troubleshoots process and equipment issues using analytical trouble shooting and other tools.
• Operates a forklift to move various items in the manufacturing area. Complies with FIFO system for raw materials.
• Maintains housekeeping expectations. Complete housekeeping audits and reports findings.
• Contributes to waste management programs.
• Uses operatoring systems for O&B, carding, entangling, winder, hammermill and slitter operations.
• Ensures full traceability by scanning raw material and finished goods.
• Attends Tier One meeting and plant wide meetings; Attends all scheduled training.
• Complies with hygiene policy and non-conforming materials procedures.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Good mechanical skills
• Good computer skills
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted