Machine Operator

Lee Enterprises Inc; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Lee Enterprises Inc is seeking a full-time Machine Operator in Helena, Montana. This role involves operating and maintaining packing equipment, including insert machines and stackers. Candidates should be physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and have preferred experience in manufacturing.

We offer competitive wages and an extensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401K retirement plan. Flexibility is provided through generous paid time off and parental leave.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Preferred experience in manufacturing and machine operating.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate various packing equipment.
• Monitor conveyor flow and perform quality checks.
• Handle various machine tasks such as feeding and stacking.

Skills

Forklift operation

Heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds)

Pushing/pulling up to 2000 pounds

Manufacturing experience

Machine operating experience

Job description

Machine Operator

The Independent Record is seeking a full-time machine operator to join the team. This position is responsible for operating machines including the set-up, operation, and basic maintenance of packing equipment including insert machines, stackers, strappers, and other equipment.

Duties

• Set up and operate counterveyor
• Wing mail, sorting and bagging of product
• Feed insert machine head; correct misses and doubles
• Fly and cart/palletize product
• Break open pallets, record pallet counts on inserters; verify dates
• Transport pallets to storage, stack empty pallets
• Hand-stuff inserts into papers; top inserts on news bundles
• Jog papers on jogger
• Operate counter stacker, pull sections and jackets, stack sections and jackets
• Monitor conveyor flow
• Other duties as assigned

Shift Schedule

• Monday: 12pm-8pm
• Tuesday: 10am-6pm
• Wednesday: 12pm-8pm
• Thursday: 10am-6pm
• Friday: 12pm-8pm

Qualifications: The ability to obtain a forklift certification and lift/carry up to 50 pounds, and to push/pull up to 2,000 pounds with a pallet jack is required. Manufacturing and machine operating experience is preferred. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Benefits

Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. The benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. We also offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. Generous paid time off allows flexibility to balance personal life and work, including paid parental leave for new parents.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We respect and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.