Machine Operator

**About the Role**:
The Machine Operator plays a critical role by producing folding cartons and working as a team in a manufacturing environment. We are hiring at our Mitchell Island location at 11300 Twigg Place on our afternoon shift:

- **Tuesday-Friday, 1:15PM-11:45PM - enjoy a 3 day weekend**

**Compensation**:
The typical hiring range for this position is $18.50-26.25/hour

**Who We Are**:
Established in 1982, Great Little Box Company is a family-owned and operated leading manufacturer of Labels, Corrugated Boxes & Displays, Folding Cartons, KBA, Digital Packaging, Protective Packaging, and the distribution of Shipping Supplies.

We take pride in our initiatives to make safety a priority. We demonstrate this with our structured in house training, providing personal protective equipment and our innovative and supportive culture.

At Great Little Box Company, we aim to create a workplace of belonging in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. We strive to build and grow our team that fosters variety in backgrounds, experiences and skills. We embrace inclusiveness in our workplace, so we can utilize each person’s talents and strengths.

**Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for producing/manufacturing folding cartons products using materials, such as polyethylene, polyurethane, honeycomb, etc. in an accurate and timely fashion.
- Ensure finished goods are packaged and tagged accurately so as to be ready for shipping.
- Utilize tools such as heat gun to bond product parts
- Operate machines such as large die cutting press, small bandsaw and pallet jack to move materials
- Ensure processes and systems are being followed properly and that paperwork is filled out accordingly and accurately and forwarded in a timely manner.
- Complete orders on time and maintain our 99% on time delivery goal.
- Continually look for ways to improve process efficiencies in the manufacturing of foam products.
- Responsible for the quality of products manufactured.
- Ensure that all equipment is operating properly and inform appropriate personnel of any problems.
- Ensure that the foam area is kept clean and is always organized
- Count inventory as required
- Make samples as required.
- Other foam related projects as requested by appropriate company personnel.

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- Effective communications skills and ability to follow written instructions
- Ability to work well with people in a team environment
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Desire to learn and succeed
- Good organization skills and reliable work habits
- Basic computer skills and ability to follow written instructions
- Previous machine operating experience is preferred
- Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds, as this position requires lifting, bending and moderate physical exertion

GLBC is fully committed to two things - our employees and our customers. We offer employee based recognition and reward programs including profit sharing, continuous improvement incentives, and companywide performance goals. We emphasize teamwork but value individual contributions to the team. Come join our winning team. We’re passionate, energetic, and committed to providing excellence in packaging solutions.

Great Little Box Company is located at 11300 Twigg Place, Mitchell Island, Richmond, BC and is not in transit friendly area. Please take this into consideration when applying.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.