Box Machine Operator
About The Position
Atlas Coffee Club is seeking a dependable, mechanically minded, and detail-oriented Box Maker Operator for its Production / Fulfillment team in Austin, Texas. The role operates, maintains, and troubleshoots equipment used to produce and prepare packaging for daily fulfillment, including box-making, card-inserting, and label-applicator equipment. The operator performs equipment changeovers, monitors production quality, resolves equipment issues, minimizes material waste, and works with Fulfillment leadership to anticipate daily packaging needs. The successful candidate is organized, proactive, comfortable working independently to solve problems, and able to work in a fast-paced production environment. The position is full-time, scheduled Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., with pay of $18–$20 per hour depending on experience. It is based in a climate-controlled production facility. The role offers hands-on development in equipment operation, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, quality control, and production efficiency, with opportunities for continued growth.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, production, fulfillment, service, or similar environment is preferred.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in learning how equipment operates.
- Ability to troubleshoot problems and identify potential solutions.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistent, quality work.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple production needs.
- Dependable attendance and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate equipment or technical issues clearly.
- Proactive approach to identifying and solving problems.
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with Google Workspace.
- Willingness to learn new processes and take on additional responsibilities as the company grows.
- Ability to regularly stand and move throughout the production facility for extended periods.
- Ability to bend, kneel, squat, reach, push, and pull throughout the workday.
- Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to safely operate or learn to operate production and warehouse equipment.
- Ability to work in an active production and warehouse environment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience operating production or packaging equipment.
Responsibilities
- Operate box-making, card-inserting, label-applicator, and supporting production equipment.
- Set up equipment and perform changeovers between different box sizes, materials, and products.
- Monitor equipment during production and identify potential mechanical or operational issues.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and escalate larger maintenance concerns when appropriate.
- Clean assigned equipment routinely and perform basic preventative maintenance.
- Produce boxes and packaged kits to established quality standards and production requirements.
- Monitor production output and work toward established efficiency and reliability targets.
- Minimize cardboard, packaging, label, and other material waste.
- Perform regular quality checks on boxes and kits.
- Maintain accurate production, quality-control, and equipment logs.
- Coordinate with Fulfillment leadership to anticipate daily box, kit, card, and label requirements.
- Ensure packaging materials are available to support the daily fulfillment schedule.
- Assist with fulfillment and shipping of daily customer orders as needed.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation and surrounding production areas.
- Follow company safety, sanitation, and equipment operating procedures.
- Communicate production delays, equipment issues, material shortages, and quality concerns to appropriate team members.
- Support other production and fulfillment responsibilities as business needs require.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 40 hours of paid sick time per year
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid company holidays
- Climate-controlled production facility
- Opportunities to develop equipment operation, troubleshooting, and production skills
- Opportunities for continued growth within Atlas Coffee Club
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Free coffee
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
