2nd Shift Finishing Operator

Resource-Label-Group; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision

Short-Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Onsite training

Growth opportunities

Performance-based raises

Job summary

Resource Label Group is seeking a 2nd Shift Finishing Operator to operate label inspector machines, slit printed material into strips, and ensure quality. The role reports to the Finishing Supervisor on a 2nd shift schedule, Monday–Thursday, 2:30 PM–1:00 AM, with occasional overtime.

You’ll read job specs, set up cores, and monitor quality across packaging and shipping. The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficiency in a manufacturing setting with potential noise and hazards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 1–3 months related experience.
• Manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to read rulers and other measurement devices.
• Specific vision abilities including close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Manufacturing environment with potential noise and hazards.

Responsibilities

• Read job specifications and set up cores and rewind method.
• Inspect products for quality and package finished goods for shipment.
• Monitor material flow through machines and detect irregular cutting or winding.
• Maintain housekeeping and organized work areas.

Skills

Mathematical basics

Basic computer skills

Dependability

Problem solving

Initiative

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Strong work ethic

Education

High school diploma or GED

1–3 months related experience

Job description

As Resource Label Group continues to grow, we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team! Every person in our company contributes to our success. We offer an employee centric, collaborative culture that is technology driven and focused on delivering valuable, creative solutions. Our core values embody the way we interact with each other just as it influences the way we interact with clients.

We are currently recruiting for a 2ndShift Finishing Operatorto join our team! The 2nd Shift Finishing Operatoris focused on setup and operation of commercial label inspector machines to include visual quality control. They will operate equipment to slit continuous lengths of printed material into strips of specified width. This position reports to the Finishing Supervisor.

Schedule: 2nd shift, Monday-Thursday, 2:30PM-1:00AM, with occasional overtime

Responsibilities:

• Receives job assignments from Finishing Supervisor or Team Lead; reads job specifications and selects correct cores and rewind method for job
• Reviews job jacket to ensure all finishing, packaging, and shipping specifications are addressed
• Inspect products to ensure quality integrity and package products
• Observes flow of material through machine to detect irregular cutting and winding
• Ensure quality of work to include color, size, die cut, perforations, print, and quantity of packaged items being shipped
• Assist in cutting, collating, wrapping, and packaging of converting jobs
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines
• Remove or replace blades on inspection machines
• Completes paperwork for each job and packages finished goods for shipment to customer
• Keeps work areas clear and organized; maintains housekeeping standards

Key Characteristics we are looking for:

• Basic mathematical skills, including the ability to read a ruler
• Basic computer skills
• Dependability and Reliability: Able to follow instructions, respond to management direction, keep commitments, is punctual and on time, and is able to take responsibility and have accountability for own actions
• Problem Solving: Identifies and escalates problems in a timely manner; Gathers and communicates information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Initiative: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Acts as a team player that balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Detail-Oriented: Ability to pay close attention to detail, and understands the importance of accurate, high-quality work
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Manufacturing experience is preferred
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Ability to read and interpret ruler, scales and other measurement devices.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• The work environment characteristics described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Primarily works in a manufacturing setting, which contains equipment and machinery that can be noisy and hazardous
• Is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Is occasionally exposed to chemicals, some of which could be hazardous
• Noise level is usually moderate

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to stand, talk, and hear
• Occasionally required to walk, and use hands to handle or feel
• Occasionally required to lift or move up to 40 pounds

About Us

Resource Label Group, LLC (RLG) is a leading full-service provider of label and packaging solutions with a diverse product offering which includes pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, RFID/NFC technology, sustainable product solutions, scent activation technology, pharmaceutical packaging and fulfillment services. Resource Label provides products and services for the food, beverage, chemical, household products, personal care, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device, and technology industries. With locations across the U.S. and Canada, RLG provides national leadership and scale to deliver capabilities, technologies, systems, and creative solutions that customers require.

Benefits Summary

Why work with us? Take a look at all we have to offer!

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive and Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance
• Additional Benefits -- Long-Term Disability, Supplemental Life, Accident and Critical Illness Coverage Plans
• Excellent 401(k) retirement plan with generous company contribution
• We pride ourselves in investing in our employees by offering onsite training and the ability to have unlimited growth
  potential within our organization
• We believe in rewarding our employees with performance-based salary increases