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Hours Full-time
Location Knoxville, Tennessee

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Job Description

Job Description
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Position Title: Lead Sheeter Operator (Sheeting Machine Operator / Paper Converting Operator)
Department: Converting
Reports To: Production Manager

Position Summary

Accurate Paper Box is seeking an experienced Sheeter Operator with several years of hands-on sheeter experience in folding carton manufacturing. This is not an entry-level position. The ideal candidate can step in immediately, run at full production speed, minimize waste, and lead the department without extensive training.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set up, operate, and troubleshoot high-speed paperboard sheeters

  • Maintain tight sheet size tolerances and board quality standards

  • Monitor grain direction, caliper consistency, and sheet accuracy

  • Drive maximum throughput while maintaining low spoilage rates

  • Identify and correct mechanical or quality issues proactively

  • Coordinate with pressroom scheduling to ensure material readiness

  • Lead assistants and enforce high performance standards

  • Maintain accurate production reporting

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 to 5 years operating a sheeter in folding carton manufacturing

  • Proven ability to run at high speeds with minimal waste

  • Strong mechanical aptitude

  • Ability to read job tickets and production schedules independently

  • Demonstrated leadership capability

  • Track record of maintaining equipment performance and uptime

What We Expect

  • Ownership mentality

  • High urgency and production intensity

  • Focus on throughput, waste reduction, and efficiency

  • Ability to hold team members accountable



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Posting ID: 1291378332 Posted: 2026-08-29 Job Title: Lead Paper Sheeter Operator