3rd Shift Paper Machine Operator – Training Provided

Seaman Paper Co.; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training provided

Stable company

Career growth

Benefits package

Job summary

Seaman Paper is seeking a dependable Machine Operator to join our Gardner, MA manufacturing team. You will operate and monitor paper converting equipment, load rolls with forklifts, and help maintain safety, quality, and production efficiency.

We provide hands-on training, ongoing certification, and opportunities to grow with a family-owned global company that has proudly served MA since 1946. Training and advancement are supported in a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous machine operating or manufacturing experience preferred, but not required.
• Training and certification are provided upon employment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Good problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable, motivated, and willing to learn.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Forklift and 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 product quality.
• Perform routine quality checks, including measuring roll length, weight, and diameter.
• Maintain adequate supplies of glue, packaging materials, and other production supplies.
• Complete production paperwork, quality records, and production counts accurately.
• Work with team members to rotate duties and support production needs.
• Identify and report product defects, equipment issues, or safety concerns.
• Keep machines and work areas clean, organized, and compliant with food-safe and safety standards.
• Participate in training, cross-training, and departmental improvement efforts.
• Follow all company policies, safety procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Support other production activities as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality focus

Basic math

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent worker

Willing to learn

Fast-paced environment

Forklift experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Seaman Paper is seeking a dependable Machine Operator to join our Gardner, MA manufacturing team. You will operate and monitor paper converting equipment, load rolls with forklifts, and help maintain safety, quality, and production efficiency.

We provide hands-on training, ongoing certification, and opportunities to grow with a family-owned global company that has proudly served MA since 1946. Training and advancement are supported in a team-focused environment.