Entry Cutter Operator Job detail

Hiring Immediately - Full Time 

Entry Cutter Operator - Hicksville, NY 

2nd Shift: 3PM-11PM OR 3rd Shift: 11PM-7AM

This is a unionized facility 

Payrate: Starting at $23/hr

What we offer: 

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available after 2 months of employment
• 401K after 60 days of employment 
• Paid Time Off
• Annual Reimbursement for Safety Shoes
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

The Opportunity:

• Locates flat stock and performs make readies.
• Sets up and operates cutter.
• Adheres to SOP’s and work instructions.
• Makes trays, shippers and box labels as needed.
• Adheres to quality standards
• Performs weekly and monthly maintenance.
• Communicates effectively with pressmen, operators, manufacturers, management, and suppliers. 
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of machine control panel, air system, movement of back gauge, computer capabilities.
• Understands paperweights and their effect on the cutting knives.
• Operates a paper jogger and paper lifter and stacks neatly in the proper sequence.
• Programs the computer for all required jobs to comply with the job specifications.
• Understands quality criteria and perform all quality inspections.
• Performs knife changes and knife adjustments in addition to required machine maintenance.
• Troubleshoots mechanical difficulties (power shut down, manual recycling of knife).
• May be cross trained in other areas of the plant and perform other duties as assigned.
• Contributes to team effort by exhibiting strong work ethic, problem solving, providing training and demonstrating leadership.
• Contributes to quality investigations when necessary.
• Interprets job ticket information and customer specifications to efficiently set-up and run the cutter.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

• Two to three years of related experience and/or training preferred
• Must be able to meet and/or pass the minimum requirement on a mechanical test or have demonstrated mechanical aptitude through prior work experience.
• Must have the ability to read and write complex instructions, correspondence and memos.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Must have strong mathematical skills
• Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Must be able to pass a basic reading test.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be capable of maintaining good attendance.
• Must be able to work overtime; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.