2nd/3rd Shift Machine Operator – Paper & Packaging

Seaman Paper Co.; Orange (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Hands-on work

Build your skills

Stable company

Meaningful work

Career growth

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Seaman Paper Co. in Gardner, MA is seeking dependable Machine Operators to join our manufacturing team.

You will operate paper converting equipment, load rolls, thread materials, and monitor production to meet safety and quality standards. We offer hands-on training, cross-training opportunities, and comprehensive benefits as part of a stable, family-owned company with a strong history in Massachusetts manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Previous machine operating or manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic math, measurement, and documentation skills.
• Comfortable working around machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Forklift, clamp truck, or overhead hoist experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate paper converting equipment, including sheeters, slitters, and crepe streamer machines.
• Load and unload paper rolls using forklifts, clamp trucks, and overhead hoists.
• Thread materials through machines and adjust settings such as knives, tension, and alignment.
• Monitor equipment and make adjustments to maintain production and quality standards.
• Perform routine quality checks, including measuring roll length, weight, and diameter.
• Maintain appropriate levels of production supplies, including glue and packaging materials.
• Complete production records, quality documentation, and required paperwork accurately.
• Work with team members to rotate duties and provide support during breaks and high-volume periods.
• Identify and report product defects, equipment issues, and safety concerns.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and assist with light equipment maintenance.
• Keep machinery and work areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Participate in cross-training and continuous improvement activities.
• Follow company safety procedures, quality standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Skills

Machine operation

Forklift operation

Quality checks

Documentation

Teamwork

Basic math

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Clamp truck

Overhead hoist

Job description

Seaman Paper Co. in Gardner, MA is seeking dependable Machine Operators to join our manufacturing team.

You will operate paper converting equipment, load rolls, thread materials, and monitor production to meet safety and quality standards. We offer hands-on training, cross-training opportunities, and comprehensive benefits as part of a stable, family-owned company with a strong history in Massachusetts manufacturing.