Machine Operator 2nd Shift
About The Position
Western States Envelope and Label Company is hiring a Machine Operator to safely operate fast-running envelope production machines in its Walbridge, Ohio manufacturing facility. The role focuses primarily on the quality of products made by the assigned machine. Operators review work orders, inspect envelopes against established quality guidelines, maintain production supplies and speeds, and pack finished products neatly while keeping pace with the machine. The position also involves moving materials and finished products, recording production quantities, and handling paper waste for recycling. This is a full-time, second-shift position scheduled Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Starting pay is $19.50 per hour, including the second-shift premium. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered. The facility is climate-controlled, and the job’s manufacturing environment may also involve high noise levels, varying temperatures, and paper dust.
Requirements
- Prior experience operating a machine in a production or manufacturing facility.
- Proven experience operating fast-moving machines with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Strong ruler-reading skills.
- Manual dexterity.
- Strong initiative.
- Ability to work as a team player.
- Ability to stand and walk on concrete surfaces for the duration of a scheduled 8–12-hour shift.
- Ability to frequently bend, reach, crouch, or stoop.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally, from floor to waist and waist to shoulder.
- Ability to perform constant repetitive grasping and fine motor manipulation of paper materials and machine components.
- Ability to frequently twist the torso and lift above shoulder height.
- Tactile sensitivity in hands and digits.
- Near and far visual acuity, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus for quality control and safe machine operation.
- Ability to work 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.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate the assigned fast-running envelope production machine.
- Take primary responsibility for the quality of products made by the assigned machine.
- Review work orders to determine product specifications.
- Inspect envelopes according to established and standardized quality procedures, using tools such as a ruler.
- Maintain adequate adhesive and paper supplies to support continuous production.
- Maintain machine speeds set by the adjuster and supervisor for each job setup.
- Pack envelopes uniformly and neatly while keeping up with machine speeds.
- Load, unload, and move materials, tooling, and finished products within the plant.
- Load and unload materials by hand onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves.
- Operate a hand truck to assist with moving materials and products.
- Count and weigh materials moved or handled and record quantities on a daily production sheet.
- Remove, empty, and return paper waste bins, depositing waste in the correct recycling containers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $2,000 sign-on bonus.
- 80 hours of paid vacation available within the first year.
- 10 PTO days in the first year.
- 9 paid holidays.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Regular pay raises.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Climate-controlled facility.
- Employee development and growth potential.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
