OH Machine Operator 3rd Shift

WESTERN STATES ENVELOPE COMPANY • Friendly Village II Mobile Home Park, OH

9d • $20 - $0 • Onsite

About The Position

Western States Envelope and Label Company is hiring a Machine Operator to operate fast-running envelope machines in a production factory. The operator is primarily responsible for the quality of products made by the assigned machine, inspecting envelopes according to established quality guidelines and keeping production running at the speeds set for each job. The role also involves maintaining adhesive and paper supplies, moving materials and finished products, and handling paper waste for recycling.

This is a full-time, third-shift position at the company’s Walbridge, Ohio location, scheduled Sunday through Thursday from 10:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Starting pay is $20.00 per hour, including a $2.00 shift premium, and the posting offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus. The facility is climate-controlled. The posting describes a manufacturing environment that may also include high noise levels, varying temperatures, and paper dust.

The company highlights regular pay raises, a benefits package that includes a 401(k) with company match, 10 PTO days in the first year, nine paid holidays, and growth potential. It also states that employees can earn 80 hours of paid vacation within their first year.

Requirements

• Prior experience operating a machine in a production or manufacturing facility.
• Proven experience operating fast-moving machines accurately, with strong 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 an 8–12-hour scheduled 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be primarily responsible for the quality of products made by the assigned machine.
• Maintain adequate levels of adhesive and paper to support continuous production.
• Apply standardized inspection procedures to all envelopes produced.
• Maintain machine speeds set by the adjuster and supervisor for each job setup.
• Examine work orders to determine production specifications.
• Inspect product quality using established guidelines and tools such as a ruler.
• Pack envelopes uniformly and neatly while keeping pace 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 move materials and products.
• Count, weigh, and record units of materials moved or handled on the 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.
• Regular pay raises.
• Benefits package including a 401(k) with company match.
• 10 PTO days in the first year.
• Nine paid holidays.
• 80 hours of paid vacation available within the first year, as stated in the posting.
• Growth potential and employee development.
• Climate-controlled facility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed