Machine Operator
About The Position
Role Overview: Unpack Your Potential As a Press, Lamination, or Pouching Operator, you’ll be part of a team that values craftsmanship, safety, and continuous growth. Whether you're operating our advanced Rotogravure 10-color press, managing high-performance laminators, or running precision pouching equipment, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality packaging solutions to our customers. Schedule: Shift: 12-hour shifts (6 AM – 6 PM or 6 PM – 6 AM) on a 4-3 rotation Fixed Days: Option 1: Sunday–Tuesday and every other Saturday Option 2: Wednesday–Friday and every other Saturday Note: Employees are assigned to one of the two fixed schedules and do not rotate between them. Compensation & Benefits: Value, Recognized We reward great work with: $4,000 Retention Bonus ! A bonus to recognize your commitment and loyalty Pay: $22.40 - $28/hour + $1.50/night shift premium (Pay based on experience) 401(k): Dollar-for-dollar match up to 8% Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, disability, and life insurance coverage starting day one Paid time off and holidays Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities Job Description: Possibility Unpacked What you’ll do: Press Operator Set up and run a Rotogravure 10-color press Monitor ink levels, viscosity, coatings, and substrate alignment Adjust color, register, and repeat lengths to meet specs Troubleshoot printing and web handling issues Inspect product quality and ensure documentation is complete Load/unload cylinders and assist with training Lamination Operator Set up and operate adhesive laminators Prepare materials and load/unload cylinders and rolls Monitor product quality and follow safety procedures Operate parts washing equipment Pouching Operator Set up and run pouch machines to meet production standards Perform quality checks and document results Troubleshoot equipment and support Inspector/Packer functions Train and guide team members Maintain clean work areas and assist with machine maintenance Record production data in SAP What we want from you: Lead the Pack
Requirements
- Ability to stand for 12-hour shifts
- Stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Perform tasks in a fast-paced production environment
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in printing, web handling, and/or manufacturing
- Accurate measurement skills; knowledge of metric conversation
- Basic mechanical ability
- Solid communication and teamwork skills
- Willing and able to operate fork lifts and hand jacks as needed
- Ability to communicate and work effectively as a team member
Responsibilities
- Press Operator Set up and run a Rotogravure 10-color press
- Monitor ink levels, viscosity, coatings, and substrate alignment
- Adjust color, register, and repeat lengths to meet specs
- Troubleshoot printing and web handling issues
- Inspect product quality and ensure documentation is complete
- Load/unload cylinders and assist with training
- Lamination Operator Set up and operate adhesive laminators
- Prepare materials and load/unload cylinders and rolls
- Monitor product quality and follow safety procedures
- Operate parts washing equipment
- Pouching Operator Set up and run pouch machines to meet production standards
- Perform quality checks and document results
- Troubleshoot equipment and support Inspector/Packer functions
- Train and guide team members
- Maintain clean work areas and assist with machine maintenance
- Record production data in SAP
Benefits
- $4,000 Retention Bonus !
- 401(k): Dollar-for-dollar match up to 8%
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, disability, and life insurance coverage starting day one
- Paid time off and holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
