BU Machine Operator - 1st shift

Western States Envelope Company; Town of Butler (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

9 paid holidays

80 hours PTO

Sick days starting year 1

Job summary

Western States Envelope & Label Company in Butler, WI is hiring Production Machine Operators for its climate-controlled facility minutes from Milwaukee. The 1st shift runs 6:30am - 2:30pm, Monday through Friday, with a starting rate of $20.00 per hour.

The role focuses on loading/unloading, material movement, and maintaining quality in a fast-paced production environment. We offer competitive pay with regular raises, a comprehensive benefits package including 401k with company match, paid

Qualifications

• Prior experience operating a machine in a production/manufacturing facility.
• Strong initiative and teamwork.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic for material counts and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and move materials and finished products in the plant.
• Operate a hand truck and assist in material handling and palletization.
• Maintain production records and ensure proper recycling of waste.
• Support quality control by applying standard inspection procedures.
• Keep shelves and supplies stocked to maintain continuous production cycles.

Skills

Machine operation

Strong initiative

Team player

Math skills

Job description

With over 115 years of experience , Western States Envelope & Label Company is a trusted manufacturer of high-quality envelopes, labels, and packaging. Family-owned since 1908, we're proud to be one of the largest envelope companies in the United States.

We're hiring Production Machine Operators for our climate-controlled Butler, WI facility, just minutes from Milwaukee!

SHIFT AVAILABLE
1st Shift 6:30am - 2:30pm M-F ,-$20.00 starting rate

HERE'S WHAT MAKES WESTERN STATES A GREAT PLACE TO WORK:

• Competitive compensation: Regular pay raises and a comprehensive benefits package including 401k with company match.
• Work-life balance: 9 paid holidays, 80 hours of PTO, Sick Days starting your first year to help you recharge and enjoy time with loved ones.
• Growth potential: Join a company with a long history and a commitment to employee development.
• Stability: Family-owned company since 1908!

WHAT DOES MY WORKDAY LOOK LIKE IN THIS ROLE?

• Loads, unloadsand 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, weighsand 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.
• 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 set up.

QUALIFICATIONS

SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE IN THIS ROLE HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS

• Prior experience operating a machine specifically in a production/manufacturing facility.
• Strong initiative
• Team player
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior Manufacturing experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL FUNCTIONS

• Stamina & Mobility: Ability to stand and walk on concrete surfaces for the duration of a scheduled shift (8–12 hours). Must be able to frequently bend, reach, crouch, or stoop.
• Weight Requirements: Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally from floor to waist and waist to shoulder.
• Manual Dexterity: Constant repetitive grasping and fine motor manipulation of paper materials and machine components.
• Range of Motion: Frequent twisting of the torso and lifting above shoulder height.
• Sensory/Vision: Must possess tactile/touch sensitivity in hands and digits. Near and far visual acuity, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required for quality control and safe machine operation.
• Work Environment: Ability to perform these functions in a manufacturing