Entry Level Machine Operator Virtual Hiring Event

JOB 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.

This position offers an entry level opportunity to help you grow your career. This is a knowledge-based position that provides promotions and pay increases as you learn the machines.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Have strong knowledge of machines in a manufacturing setting and Machine Operator experience is a plus
• Be able to work as a part of a team, and independently
• Meet the ergonomic and physical requirements, as well as the physical base profile (below) for this position
• Meet the company quality and performance standards for the job as specified
• Agree to wear the proper assigned PPE and shoes approved for this job as specified in Contact and Safety Requirements
• Be comfortable using and operating computers
• Must be at least 18 years of age

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up and operation of various machines
• Run material through machine according to company specifications
• Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor
• Maintain 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
• Meet 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

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English as it relates to this position and to the safety regulations
• Ability to follow detailed instructions including reading a tape measure, blueprints, production schematics
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to use, or learn to use, the equipment and tools used to perform this job
• Ability to perform all the job functions safely

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks for extended periods (standing, lifting, walking, climbing, pushing, twisting, stopping, and pulling)
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• The employee is required to reach with hands and arms
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 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:

• Noise level in the work environment can be at times loud
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Frequently exposed to (wet, humid, other) conditions
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, vibrations

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.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa currently.

Technical requirements

After signing up, you will be sent an email with instructions on how to connect.
Please be prepared to join the virtual interview from a quiet place using a desktop or mobile device with a working speaker, microphone, and camera. Check to see if your network connection can support an online session. A plugged in ethernet cable or a strong WiFi network signal will help avoid time delays during your conversation.

What to prepare

• Resume or Work History

Preferred dress code

Casual (come as you are, but please be presentable)

About DS Smith

DS Smith is Redefining Packaging for a Changing World!

We are a global leader in providing sustainable, customer-specific packaging with an emphasis on state-of-the art packaging design and local service close to customer facilities. With a product portfolio that includes transit packaging, consumer packaging, displays and promotional packaging, customized protective packaging and industrial packaging, DS Smith answers to each market requirement.

Innovation and Sustainability: It’s at the heart of everything we do.

We're different, because we see the opportunity for packaging to play a powerful role in a changing world. We help our customers respond to changing shopping habits with the sustainable packaging solutions that our society needs.

• We think differently.

Our people are challenged to find innovative ways to help customers achieve more for less, by selling more, reducing costs and by managing risk and complexity in their supply chain.

• We innovate together.

Our unique Pack Right Centers offer face-to-face collaboration opportunities that enable us to find answers that would otherwise be out of reach. From design to production and supply to recycling we offer our customers an integrated solution that is sustainable for all.

• We develop the right strategies.

Our experts work closely with customers to understand their needs. Together we find ways to help take advantage of changing market opportunities to deliver performance products.

• We put sustainability at the heart.

With our 14-day closed loop process, we can make, use, collect and recycle cardboard packaging to continue the circular cycle once again. We are ambitious in using innovation to tackle some of the world’s most complex sustainability challenges.

Benefits: The Total Package

At DS Smith, we understand that your benefits package is an important part of your total compensation. There is security in knowing that your health, finances, and future are being protected.

DS SMITH IS COMMITTED TO YOUR WELL-BEING AS YOU EMBARK ON YOUR NEW CAREER WITH US, AND YOUR BENEFITS BEGIN ON DAY 1.

Our Health & Welfare Benefit Plans include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision options with affordable employee contributions
• Employer Contribution to your Health Savings Account
• 100% Company Provided Basic Life & AD&D Coverage
• 100% Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Optional Supplemental Life Insurance for yourself and your dependents
• Optional voluntary plans such as Accident or Critical Illness coverage

DS Smith supports our employees’ mental health, well-being and job-readiness by offering other resources:

• An Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 availability at no cost
• Paid Time Off including paid holidays and vacation
• Safety Training and Personal Protective Equipment to ensure a safe work environment
• Company-provided Work Wear
• Workplace hygiene and COVID-19 prevention measures continue to be a focus at DS Smith as we prioritize our employees’ health everyday

DS Smith also provides support for your future and recognition of your achievements:

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous company match along with financial wellness tools for future retirement planning
• On-the-job Training and Development Opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career
• Monthly Smithie Awards to celebrate excellence through our peer recognition program

And finally, DS Smith promotes opportunities for employees to get involved in community activities that support our sustainability efforts.

You can make a difference at DS Smith.

What is a virtual interview?

Virtual interviews help employers connect with job seekers when they are not in the same physical location. Since hiring is a human process, employers would like to talk with you online (chat, video or phone) to see if you meet the requirements for the job.