Machine Operator

United Envelope; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with company match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Short and Long Term Disability

Job summary

A leading envelope manufacturing company is seeking a Machine Operator in Cincinnati, Ohio. In this role, you will operate machines efficiently to produce and package envelopes, ensuring quality and accuracy throughout the production process. You will need basic machine operation skills and a high school diploma or equivalent. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and 401K with company match.

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of machine operator experience or comparable experience.
• Ability to read a ruler and perform basic calculations.
• Knowledge of production safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines to produce and box envelopes accurately.
• Examine job orders and review shipping instructions.
• Inspect product quality and complete quality checks.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area.

Skills

Machine operation

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Openings

The open positions are for our 2nd (3:00pm to 11:00pm) and 3rd (11:00pm to 7:00am) shift, Monday through Friday. Two weeks of training will occur to accustom you to our everyday operations, which could possibly occur on a different shift.

Role Responsibilities

• Operate machines efficiently to produce and box envelopes accurately.
• Examines job orders, reads and interprets specifications and reviews sample and shipping instructions.
• Checks orders throughout the production process to ensure accuracy of labeling, printing, and packaging.
• Inspects product quality according to guidelines and completes quality checks for envelope size, shape, window, gum seal, side seem and color print.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area and performs machine wash-up and other general cleaning duties including washing ink pans, pumps and glue areas.
• Accurately completes paperwork to record labor, time and quality, maintenance and envelopes produced.
• Maintains an accurate count of envelopes into cartons and on skids.
• Packs envelopes uniformly and neatly into completed cartons while keeping up with machine speeds and place on skids.
• Work closely with the machine adjuster regarding machine or product issues.
• Any additional duties/jobs as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 - 3 years of Machine Operator experience or possesses solid experience within a similar position.
• Possess a mechanical aptitude, good analytical skills, is detail oriented and the ability to read a ruler and calculate basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to demonstrate production safety standards.
• Takes pride and ownership in their job including maintaining good attendance and attention to quality.
• Has initiative to take on additional responsibilities.
• Enjoys hands on work.
• Effective communication skills.
• Enjoys working in a Team Environment and shows the ability to work independently.
• Envelope Industry preferred but not required.

Physical Demands

Ability to stand for the approximate duration of the scheduled shift (minus paid lunch and breaks), walking occasionally, lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally, repetitive grasping, frequent twisting, lifting above shoulder height, occasional bending, reaching, crouching, squatting, kneeling or stooping. Occasionally pulling or pushing items. Sensory requirements are tactile/touch with hands and digits, near and far visual acuity, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Comprehensive Benefit Package Includes

• Medical * Dental * Vision *401K w/ company match
• Paid Vacation * Paid Holidays * Short and Long Term Disability

History

We are a leading 75 year old envelope printing and manufacturing company providing direct mail and transactional envelopes to the nation's largest mailers. United Envelope produces all types of envelopes from bangtails to booklets, #10's to A-7s, printed envelopes in all sizes and styles and grades and High-Fidelity flexo, web and flat sheet litho, or jet offset. Our facility produces 3 million envelopes per day. United Envelope is an EOE.