Coating Machine Operator - 2nd Shift
About The Position
The Coating Machine Operator I performs a variety of activities in the production of pressure-sensitive paper, including machine operation, routine maintenance, and quality control to support seamless production processes. This role works Monday through Thursday from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. The starting rate is $20.00–$21.00 per hour, plus a $2.00 shift differential. The position is based in a production facility. Appropriate clothing, eye and foot protection are mandatory, along with hearing protection in designated areas. The role involves constant standing, walking, repetitive motions, and eye, hand, and foot coordination. It also requires frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds without assistance, standing for extended periods, and climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, bending, lifting, handling, grasping, and feeling. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The company will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future for this opening.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic computer skills.
- 1–2 years of manufacturing machine operating experience.
- Attention to detail and precision in operation and quality control tasks.
- Critical thinking and the ability to analyze and solve problems quickly and efficiently.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with the production team.
- Understanding and application of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, including fractions and decimals.
- Effective communication and collaboration with colleagues on different shifts to support smooth shift exchanges and information sharing.
- Regular attendance and the ability to adapt to varying shift lengths and workdays, including 8–12-hour shifts and occasional weekends.
- Stamina for extended periods of activity and concentration.
- Effective time-management skills to prioritize tasks and maintain productivity throughout the shift.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.
Responsibilities
- Assist the other operator with removing rolls from the rewind station.
- Assist with hanging rolls and preparing fly-in splices at the primary or secondary unwind as necessary.
- Work with another operator to ensure proper materials and machines are set up.
- Ensure labels are completed and accurately applied to rolls with the lot and roll number.
- Assist in improving productivity and reducing waste.
- Assist in monitoring deviations in materials and running conditions.
- Assist the material handler with emptying trash hoppers.
- Assist with machine thread-up and web-break recovery.
- Be willing and available to train on multiple pieces of coating equipment.
- Perform assigned 5S activities within the provided time frame and according to procedures.
- Maintain and account for assigned tools and equipment.
- Follow EHS standards and regulations and facility work rules, and contribute to the safety of employees, visitors, and contractors.
- Complete pre-start lift safety checklists.
- Attend safety training and meetings.
- Contribute to the Hazard ID program.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Coating Manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
