Machine Operator

United Envelope•Cincinnati, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

United Envelope is hiring Machine Operators to operate equipment that produces and boxes envelopes. Openings are available on the 2nd shift (3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.) and 3rd shift (11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.), Monday through Friday. Two weeks of training will be provided to familiarize new employees with daily operations; training may take place on a different shift. United Envelope is a 75-year-old envelope printing and manufacturing company that serves the nation's largest mailers. Its facility produces 3 million envelopes per day and makes a range of envelope types using flexo, lithographic, and jet offset printing processes. The role involves inspecting product quality, maintaining production records, packing and counting envelopes, cleaning equipment and work areas, and coordinating with the machine adjuster about machine or product issues. The position requires standing for most of the shift and performing a range of lifting, reaching, and repetitive movements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One to three years of Machine Operator experience or solid experience in a similar position.
Mechanical aptitude, good analytical skills, and attention to detail.
Ability to read a ruler and perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to demonstrate production safety standards.
Pride and ownership in work, including good attendance and attention to quality.
Initiative to take on additional responsibilities.
Enjoyment of hands-on work.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment and independently.

Nice To Haves

Envelope industry experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Operate machines efficiently to produce and box envelopes accurately.
Review job orders, interpret specifications, and check samples and shipping instructions.
Check orders throughout production for accurate labeling, printing, and packaging.
Inspect product quality and perform checks on envelope size, shape, window, gum seal, side seam, and color print.
Keep the work area neat and orderly and perform machine wash-up and general cleaning, including washing ink pans, pumps, and glue areas.
Complete paperwork accurately to record labor, time, quality, maintenance, and envelopes produced.
Maintain accurate counts of envelopes in cartons and on skids.
Pack envelopes uniformly and neatly into cartons, keep pace with machine speeds, and place cartons on skids.
Work with the machine adjuster to address machine or product issues.
Perform additional duties or jobs as assigned.