Crepe Machine Operator – 1st Shift, Hands-On Role

Seaman Paper; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaman Paper, headquartered in Leominster, Massachusetts, is seeking a Crepe Operator to join the Converting Department in Gardner. You will set up, operate, and monitor crepe machines that transform tissue paper into crepe paper for downstream converting processes.

The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, mechanically inclined, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand, bend, and move throughout the shift (up to 8+ hours).
• Comfortable climbing stairs and working on catwalks.
• Able to push and maneuver roll carts weighing between 50–500 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate crepe machines according to production specifications.
• Load and unload tissue paper rolls efficiently and safely.
• Monitor machine performance and perform routine checks throughout the shift.
• Transport finished crepe rolls to the converting lines.
• Maintain and inspect roll carts for safe and proper function.
• Complete production paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Adhere to all safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Keep work area clean, organized, and free of hazards at all times.
• Follow all company policies, including safety protocols and quality control procedures.
• Understand and mitigate risks associated with safety, product quality, and legality.

Skills

Stand duration

Stairs & catwalks access

Manual material handling

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Seaman Paper, headquartered in Leominster, Massachusetts, is seeking a Crepe Operator to join the Converting Department in Gardner. You will set up, operate, and monitor crepe machines that transform tissue paper into crepe paper for downstream converting processes.

The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, mechanically inclined, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.