Paper Processing Operator
About The Position
Western States Envelope & Label Company is hiring a first-shift Paper Processing Operator at its climate-controlled Butler, Wisconsin facility. The role supports facility and manufacturing operations by sorting and compacting paper and waste into bales, handling materials, assisting with receiving, and performing other general labor duties. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The posting describes a full-time position with an hourly pay rate of $20 and a sign-on bonus of up to $1,000. The company says it has more than 115 years of experience and is one of the largest envelope manufacturers in the United States. It offers regular pay raises, a benefits package that includes a 401(k) with company match, nine paid holidays annually, 80 hours of paid time off within the first year, employee development opportunities, and a climate-controlled work environment.
Requirements
- Manual dexterity.
- Strong initiative and ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to read a ruler accurately.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to stand and walk on concrete surfaces for the duration of a 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.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience operating a baler, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Prior manufacturing experience running a baler machine.
Responsibilities
- Identify and sort accumulated paper and waste by category and grade in the baler area.
- Determine when there is enough material of a grade to make a bale.
- Fill the baler hopper with paper using the cart tipper.
- Band and tie completed bales with wire.
- Remove and weigh bales using a fork truck.
- Record bale weights and transfer the information to a bill of lading.
- Load bales onto semi-trucks for shipment.
- Keep empty waste carts available for manufacturing.
- Perform 5S duties and keep the work area clean.
- Perform safety checks on trailers and lift trucks.
- Assist other manufacturing departments as needed.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of up to $1,000.
- Regular pay raises.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) with company match.
- Nine paid holidays each year.
- 80 hours of paid time off within the first year.
- Growth and employee development opportunities.
- Climate-controlled facility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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