Machine Operator - 1st shift

WESTERN STATES ENVELOPE COMPANY • Butler, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to play a crucial role in our production process? We're seeking a dedicated Production Machine Operator to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll run our envelope production machines at our climate-controlled Butler facility, minutes from Milwaukee! Machine Operators safely run our fast-running envelope machines in a production factory. Machine Operators also examine work orders to determine specifications that have been met, inspect product quality according to established quality guidelines using tools such as a ruler, and pack envelopes uniformly and neatly, keeping up with the machine speeds. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will help us uphold our high standards while contributing to our success in delivering top-notch products to our customers. You can also earn 80 hours of paid vacation and up to 3 sick days available within your first year while working in a climate-controlled facility.

Requirements

• Prior experience operating a machine specifically in a production/manufacturing facility.
• Manual dexterity
• Strong initiative
• Team player
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals is required.
• Stamina & Mobility: 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 set up.
• Safely run fast-running envelope machines in a production factory.
• Examine work orders to determine specifications that have been met.
• Inspect product quality according to established quality guidelines using tools such as a ruler.
• Pack envelopes uniformly and neatly, keeping up with the machine speeds.

Benefits

• SIGN-ON BONUS: Earn up to $1,000 for joining our 1st Shift team!
• Competitive compensation: Regular pay raises and a comprehensive benefits package including 401k with company match.
• 9 paid holidays
• 80 hours of PTO
• Sick Days starting your first year
• Climate-controlled facility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees