Cutter Operator - 2nd Shift

ACR (AmerCareRoyal); Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

ACR (AmerCareRoyal) in Westfield, MA is hiring Machine Operators across multiple machine types and shifts. Tell us your experience, skillset, and shift preference—we’ll match you to the best role and schedule.

Roles include Waxer, Cutter, Interfolder, Sheeter, Sleeter, Slitter, Bag Machine and Waxer Operator with starting pay from $19.20 to top pay of $29.79 per hour depending on the position and experience.

Qualifications

• Able to read and understand manufacturing orders (MOs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and other written work instructions; basic math and computer skills.
• Excellent mechanical ability and manual dexterity – ability to use hand tools highly preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean, inspect, and assemble wax patterns per quality standards.
• Set up and operate cutting, interfolder, sheeter, sleeter, slitter and bag machines.
• Monitor production, perform basic quality checks, and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Reading MO/JHA

Mechanical aptitude

Basic math

Teamwork

Job description

Unbox your potential McNairn Packaging converts paper rolls into disposable food packaging used by major food brands and supermarkets across the U.S. — from wrappers for Boar's Head and Sysco to packaging for Dunkin' and Texas Roadhouse.

Brief Description

We're currently hiring Machine Operators across multiple machine types and every shift at our Westfield, MA facility. Rather than applying to a specific opening, tell us your experience, skillset, and shift preference — we'll match you to the role and schedule that fits.

Machines – What You Will Be Working With

Machine: Waxer Trainee
Machine Type: Entry
Starting Pay: $19.20/hr
Top Pay: $23.03/hr
Learn to prepare, clean, inspect, and assemble wax patterns or materials used in production, while following quality standards and safe operating procedures.

Machine: Cutter
Machine Type: Machine I
Starting Pay: $19.20/hr
Top Pay: $23.03/hr
Sets up and operates a cutting machine to cut large sheets into smaller sheets, packing and palletizing them.
Experience Required: 1 year of manufacturing experience

Machine: Interfolder
Machine Type: Machine II
Starting Pay: $22.74/hr
Top Pay: $27.26/hr
Sets up and operates interfolder machines to fold, stack and package paper products.
Experience Required: 1 year machine operator experience

Machine: Sheeter
Machine Type: Machine II
Starting Pay: $22.74/hr
Top Pay: $27.26/hr
Operates and monitors sheeting equipment that converts large rolls of paper or material into accurately sized sheets, ensuring quality, efficiency, and safe production.
Experience Required: 1 year machine operator experience

Machine: Sleeter
Machine Type: Machine II
Starting Pay: $22.74/hr
Top Pay: $27.26/hr
Sets up and operates sleeter machines to cut large rolls of paper, film, foil, or other materials into smaller rolls or widths according to customer specifications, while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.
Experience Required: 1 year machine operator experience

Machine: Slitter
Machine Type: Machine II
Starting Pay: $22.74/hr
Top Pay: $27.26/hr
Sets up and operates slitting machines to cut large rolls of paper, film, foil, or other materials into smaller rolls or widths according to customer specifications, while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.
Experience Required: 1 year machine operator experience

Machine: Bag Machine
Machine Type: Machine III
Starting Pay: $22.74/hr
Top Pay: $27.26/hr
Sets up and operates bag-making equipment to produce bags to customer specifications, while monitoring quality, making machine adjustments, and ensuring safe, efficient production.

Flexographic Printing Experience Preferred

Machine: Waxer Operator
Machine Type: Machine IV
Starting Pay: $24.80/hr
Top Pay: $29.79/hr
Operates wax-coating or wax-processing equipment, applies or forms wax coatings/patterns to product specifications, and performs quality checks to ensure consistent production standards.

Pay is starting rate; consistent with applicable law, actual offer is based on skills, qualifications, and experience. ACR reserves the right to modify pay ranges at any time.

Shift Options

Shift: 1st / Day
Days: Mon–Fri
Hours: 7:00am – 3:00pm
Shift Differential: None

Shift: 2nd / Evening
Days: Mon–Fri
Hours: 3:00pm – 11:00pm
Shift Differential: +$0.75/hour

Shift: 3rd / Midnight
Days: Sun–Thu
Hours: 11:00pm – 7:00am
Shift Differential: +$1.00/hour

Shift: Weekend
Days: Sat–Sun + Fri or Mon
Hours: 7:00am – 7:00pm
Shift Differential: +$1.70/hour (Sat/Sun); applicable weekday differential on the extra Fri or Mon shift

Shift: Rotating Days
Days: 4 days on/4 days off
Hours: 6:00am – 6:00pm
Shift Differential: Shift differential applies for hours worked per shifts above

Shift: Rotating Nights
Days: 4 days on/4 days off
Hours: 6:00pm – 6:00am
Shift Differential: Shift differential applies for hours worked per shifts above

What You'll Need to Be Successful

• Able to read and understand manufacturing orders (MOs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and other written work instructions; basic math and computer skills
• Excellent mechanical ability and manual dexterity – ability to use hand tools highly preferred
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Non-temperature-controlled environment
• Pull, push, lift, move, and adjust products/materials up to 50 lbs.
• Periods of long standing, walking, and consistent lifting
• Work with sharp tools; hearing protection, eye protection, and steel-toed shoes required
• Safety, hygiene, and cleanliness strictly enforced

Pre-Hire Process

Employment offers are contingent on completion of a Criminal Background Check, Physical, and Drug Screening. Due to the nature of machinery and equipment in the facility, ACR and all subsidiaries' Drug Screenings are inclusive of Marijuana, regardless of your state's laws on medicinal and recreational usage.

Equal Opportunity

ACR is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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