Machine Operator

Quad; Sussex (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their production team. This role involves removing products from printing machines, stacking them, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Ideal candidates will possess strong mechanical skills, the ability to follow instructions, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. With rotating 12-hour shifts, this position offers a dynamic work schedule, allowing you to be part of a collaborative team focused on delivering high-quality results. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge in the manufacturing sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with mechanical work experience preferred.
• Ability to lift heavy stacks and follow written/verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Remove product from printing press and stack onto pallets.
• Comply with safety regulations and assist team members as needed.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Ability to Read Measurements

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Ability to Follow Instructions

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Hand Jack

Motorized Raymond Lift

Job description

Position Overview:

• Remove product from the end of the printing press or finishing machine.
• Work with loose and/or completed product by stacking onto pallets, transferring to tables & placing into a collator hopper or into mail bags.
• Move product/skids with a hand jack, motorized Raymond (Big Joe) lift or Forklift (training provided).
• Comply with all quality, safety and work rules and regulations.
• Effectively communicate with team members.
• Assist other crew members with various duties including webbing up of the press and/or special handwork in order to meet customer requests.
• Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be at least 18-years of age or older.
• Printing, factory, or other mechanical work experience a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to write and read measurements.
• Ability to read, understand and follow both written and verbal instructions.
• The ability to use a computer/manipulate touch screens.
• The ability to use repetitive hand/wrist movement.
• Ability to lift stacks of end boards or banding strap rolls (~30 -60lbs) as needed.
• The ability to take stacks of loose signatures or bundles ranging (5-30 lbs.) off a pallet or conveyor up to 48” in height and transfer to tabletop work surface 42”, and then place into a collator hopper or mail bags that potentially weigh from 5-75 lbs.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize job needs.
• Ability to be a team player in a fast-paced, detail-oriented production environment.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• 12 hour rotating shifts (either 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.) including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, working 3 - 4 days a week.