KY Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

WESTERN STATES ENVELOPE COMPANY•Erlanger, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Western States is seeking a motivated Machine Operator for their climate-controlled facility in Erlanger, KY. Machine Operators are responsible for running envelope machines, which involves folding and packing envelopes. They must examine work orders to ensure specifications are met, inspect product quality according to established guidelines, pack envelopes uniformly and neatly, and keep up with machine speeds. The company offers 80 hours (10 days) of paid vacation and sick time off in the first year, along with 72 hours (9 days) of paid holiday time. Western States provides competitive compensation, regular pay raises, and a comprehensive benefits package including 401k with company match. The company emphasizes work-life balance, growth potential, and stability as a family-owned business since 1908.

Requirements

Basic Math skills: add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals is required.
Strong attention to detail and quality.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Prior experience operating a machine specifically in a production/manufacturing facility.
Manual dexterity
Strong initiative
Team player

Nice To Haves

Mechanical aptitude is a plus.
Prior machine operation experience is preferred but not required.
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.