Machine Operator 2nd Shift

Job Description

We want a reliable and detail-oriented individual to join our production team as a Machine Operator. This position is responsible for operating and maintaining machinery to produce high-quality products. 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, as well as 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.

SHIFT AVAILABLE

2nd Shift: Mon - Fri 2:30pm - 10:30pm $0.75/hr shift premium

WHAT DOES MY WORKDAY LOOK LIKE IN THIS ROLE?

• 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 setup.
• 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.
  
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior Machine Operator experience in a production environment.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals is required.
• Ability to read a ruler.
• Mechanical ability.
• Manual dexterity.
• Strong initiative.
• Team player.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally and/or 25-35 lbs. regularly during an eight-hour shift.
• Ability to regularly stand and walk during an eight-hour shift.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb, stoop, kneel, or crouch during a ten-hour shift
  
  

Company Description

This is an extraordinarily visionary, entrepreneurial and sales driven organization. Western States is a stable privately held business with a 115 year history of being an “About Family Company” in that our employees, their families and our communities are at the forefront of how we do business in an atmosphere which is both autonomous and collaborative.

The leadership team is highly focused on supporting sales efforts and driving growth and diversification. We have commanded 5 % market share within a $3 billion industry, with more opportunity to increase this. We have unique products and one of the largest volumes of catalog options for customers. We are obsessed with high quality customer care and providing excellent products.

This is an extraordinarily visionary, entrepreneurial and sales driven organization. Western States is a stable privately held business with a 115 year history of being an “About Family Company” in that our employees, their families and our communities are at the forefront of how we do business in an atmosphere which is both autonomous and collaborative. The leadership team is highly focused on supporting sales efforts and driving growth and diversification. We have commanded 5 % market share within a $3 billion industry, with more opportunity to increase this. We have unique products and one of the largest volumes of catalog options for customers. We are obsessed with high quality customer care and providing excellent products.