Machine Operator

GCP PAPER USA, INC; New Caney (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid healthcare

Employer-paid disability

401(k) with PTO

Career growth

Job summary

GCP PAPER USA, Inc. is seeking machine operators to run automated paper-converting equipment in New Caney, TX.

The role offers a structured pay progression from $16.00 to $20.00 per hour across the first three months and includes 100% employer-paid health, disability, and a 401(k) with PTO. Responsibilities include operating high-speed machinery, performing quality inspections, basic maintenance, and daily log updates.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Experience operating machinery in manufacturing preferred.
• Bilingual: Basic English and Spanish preferred.
• Physical: Ability to stand for 12-hour plant shifts and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work authorization: Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Set up, run, and monitor high-speed paper-converting machinery.
• Perform routine quality checks on finished products.
• Assist with basic maintenance and changeovers.
• Maintain daily production logs and update plant visual boards.
• Uphold safety standards and coordinate across shifts.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality inspection

Log management

Maintenance basics

Safety awareness

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Line embossers

Perforation assemblies

Core-making equipment

Job description

Location:

New Caney, TX

Position Summary & Fast-Track Compensation:

GCP PAPER USA, Inc. is hiring Machine Operators to run automated paper-converting equipment. We offer clear pay advancement from day one, rapid wage progression, and 100% employer-paid benefits for all full-time team members.

• Month 1 (Training & Onboarding): $16.00 / hour


• Month 2: $18.00 / hour


• Month 3+: $20.00 / hour

Why Join GCP PAPER USA?

• 100% Employer-Paid Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage are paid entirely by the company.


• 100% Employer-Paid Disability: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability at zero cost to you.


• Financial & Time Off: 401(k) retirement plan + Paid Time Off (PTO).


• Career Growth: Hands-on training on industrial equipment with a clear path to Senior Operator roles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Equipment Operation: Set up, run, and monitor high-speed paper-converting machinery, including line embossers (gofrador), perforation assemblies, and core-making equipment (tubera).


• Quality & Inspections: Perform routine visual checks (autocalidades) to ensure finished products meet quality parameters.


• Basic Maintenance & Line Support: Check oil reservoirs, conduct basic lubrication checks, and assist technicians with mechanical format changeovers.


• Log Management: Complete daily production logs tracking scrap, uptime, and parameters; update plant visual whiteboards.


• Safety & Teamwork: Maintain a clean work area, identify station hazards, and communicate operational statuses across shifts.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred (Secundaria completa).


• Experience: Experience operating machinery in manufacturing, assembly, or industrial production environments preferred.


• Bilingual Preferred: Basic communication skills in English and Spanish are a plus.


• Physical Capabilities: Ability to stand and walk during 12-hour plant shifts, occasionally lift up to 50 lbs, and work safely around automated manufacturing equipment.


• Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.