Machine Operator

GCP Paper USA, Inc; New Caney (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health care

Employer-paid disability

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

GCP PAPER USA, Inc. is hiring Machine Operators to run automated paper-converting equipment in New Caney, Texas.

The position offers a clear pay ladder from day one: $16/hour during training, $18/hour after onboarding, and $20/hour from Month 3 onward, with 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage and disability, plus a 401(k) and PTO. You will set up, operate, inspect, and perform basic maintenance on line equipment, log production data, and work safely across shifts with room for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience operating machinery in manufacturing preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up, run, and monitor high-speed paper-converting machinery.
• Perform quality inspections to ensure finished products meet parameters.
• Conduct basic maintenance and assist with format changeovers.
• Complete daily production logs and update plant boards.
• Maintain safety and teamwork across shifts.

Skills

Operating machinery

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.