Machine Operator

Penmac Staffing Services, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Penmac Staffing Services, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator to ensure the quality and accuracy of the envelope manufacturing process. This role involves inspecting envelopes, packing finished products, and supporting overall production operations.

You will verify specs, inspect previous shifts, and perform quality checks while maintaining logs. The position offers day and night shifts with a $1.50 night differential in a long‑standing, employee‑owned company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Ability to read safety rules and work instructions.
• Basic math and measurement skills required.

Responsibilities

• Verify production matches job specs and place approved sample on machine.
• Inspect prior shifts' work and check counts on skids.
• Remove, inspect, and pack finished envelopes; discard defects.
• Record production data in machine logs and assist setup.
• Follow safety procedures and support lean initiatives.
• Communicate across shifts for smooth transition.

Skills

Read safety rules

Teamwork

Basic math

Ruler reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Machine Operator to ensure the quality and accuracy of our envelope manufacturing process. This role involves inspecting envelopes, packing finished products, and supporting overall production operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify that envelope production matches job specifications, placing an approved sample on the machine.
• Inspect the work from previous shifts for quality and proper packing.
• Check box and carton counts on skids, immediately reporting discrepancies.
• Remove, inspect, and pack finished envelopes, discarding defective products and replacing them as needed.
• Conduct quality checks for proper adhesion, tears, splits, sizing, and print accuracy.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including waste removal and floor mopping.
• Label and mark cartons as instructed, ensuring proper tracking with date stamps.
• Record production data accurately in machine work logs.
• Assist in machine setup, clearing jams, and supporting adjustments made by the Adjuster.
• Follow safety and operational procedures, actively participating in lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with team members across shifts to ensure a smooth transition and continuity of work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour, plus a $1.50 per hour night shift differential

Day Shift

6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Night Shift

6:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Shift Schedule

Week 1: 48 hours (Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday)

Week 2: 36 hours (Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, work instructions, and manuals
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Ability to read a ruler and perform accurate measurements

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• At least 3 months of manufacturing experience and/or training preferred
• Physical Requirements & Work Environment
• This role requires the ability to:
• Stand for extended periods and use hands for precise handling
• Perform repetitive hand and wrist movements
• Occasionally walk, reach, bend, kneel, or crawl
• Lift and move up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally
• Work in an environment with moving machinery, airborne particles, and occasional extreme heat
• Tolerate loud noise levels - hearing protection is required
• Have close vision, distance vision, and color recognition

Why Penmac?

Penmac Staffing offers affordable health insurance options with no waiting period! Long-term Penmac employees may participate in our 401k retirement savings plan and become participants in our employee stock ownership plan. We provide free, fast, and friendly help finding a job that matches your skills and schedule.

About Penmac Staffing

We have been placing people first since 1988. We offer temporary, temp-to-hire, long-term, and direct hire job opportunities in a variety of industries. Penmac, a 100% employee-owned company, operates over 30 offices in eight states. Penmac is an Equal Opportunity Employer.