Knife Operator Trainee - 7a & 7p shift

Job Purpose: To produce envelope squares that meet company quality standards while

maximizing production and minimizing downtime

Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

1. Check work of previous shift for qualitycorrectness and notify supervisor of any issues
2. Check and maintain the quality of the envelope squares throughout each job by following

company quality control procedures
3. Set up knife machines for each job with minimal downtime
4. Keep machines cutting at optimum rate to meet or exceed production targets while

maintaining quality standards
5. Identify machine malfunctions, troubleshoot, and correct in a timely manner
6. Notify a supervisor promptly when machines need maintenance/repairs above what can be

completed by the operator
7. Keep knife machine and area around machine neatclean
8. Fill out production paperwork and pull samples as directed
9. Communicate with outgoing shift and incoming shift regarding equipment status, job status,

and any other relevant information
10. Perform routine maintenance on machine as directed by supervisor
11. Duties include standing for most of the shift, repetitive handwrist motions, reaching with

hands and arms, regular lifting of up to 50 pounds, and possibly working overtime
12. Cross train on other cutting equipment as time and production allows and as assigned by

management.
13. Perform other duties as assigned by management from time to time
14. Execute the responsibilities of this position following company safety policies and company

procedures