Machine Operator 2nd shift
About The Position
Western States Envelope and Label Company, with over 115 years of experience, is a leading provider of high-quality envelopes, labels, and packaging. We are seeking a dedicated Production Machine Operator to join our dynamic team at our climate-controlled factory in Walbridge, Ohio. In this role, you will be responsible for operating envelope production machines, ensuring product quality, and maintaining production efficiency. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will be crucial in upholding our high standards and delivering top-notch products to our customers.
Requirements
- Prior experience operating a machine specifically in a production/manufacturing facility.
- Proven experience operating fast moving machines with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals is required.
- Strong ruler reading skills
- Manual dexterity
- Strong initiative
- Team player
- Ability to stand and walk on concrete surfaces for the duration of a scheduled shift (8–12 hours).
- Must be able to frequently bend, reach, crouch, or stoop.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally from floor to waist and waist to shoulder.
- Constant repetitive grasping and fine motor manipulation of paper materials and machine components.
- Frequent twisting of the torso and lifting above shoulder height.
- Must possess tactile/touch sensitivity in hands and digits.
- Near and far visual acuity, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required for quality control and safe machine operation.
- Ability to perform these functions in a manufacturing environment that may include high noise levels, varying temperatures, and paper dust.
Nice To Haves
- Prior Manufacturing experience running a production machine is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Primarily responsible for the quality of the product being made by the machine they are assigned.
- Maintain adequate levels of adhesive and paper to ensure a continuous production cycle.
- Apply standardized inspection procedures to all envelopes produced.
- Maintain speeds set by the adjuster and supervisor for each job setup.
- Loads, unloads, and moves materials, tooling, and finished products within the plant.
- Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
- Operates a hand truck to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
- Counts, weighs, and records the number of units of materials moved or handled on a daily production sheet.
- Removes, empties, and returns all paper waste bins making certain to deposit in correct recycling containers.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- SIGN-ON BONUS: Earn up to $550.00!
- 80 hours of paid vacation within your first year
- up to 3 sick days available within your first year
- climate-controlled facility
- Regular pay raises
- comprehensive benefits package
- 401k with company match
- 9 paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
