Machine Operator

Packaging Services Industries, Inc.; Williamsport (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Machine Operators for their 1st and 2nd shifts. In this full-time role, you will set up and operate machinery to produce high-quality corrugated boxes. The ideal candidate will have a safety-first mentality, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues. With a commitment to teamwork and quality, you'll thrive in a supportive environment that values your contributions. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement in a rewarding workplace.

Benefits

Medical plans (single and family)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

401K plan with employer match

Paid holidays

PTO (vacation, sick, personal) after 90 days

Qualifications

• Safety first mentality and ability to handle physical workload.
• Experience in operating manufacturing machines is required.
• Ability to enter product specifications into computers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe operation of all machinery and adhere to safety rules.
• Oversee machine operations to ensure minimal downtime.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues as they arise.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to read a tape measure

Basic math skills

Strong troubleshooting experience

Organizational skills

Job description

Position: Machine Operator (1st and 2nd shifts)

ABOUT US

Packaging Services Industries, Inc., began production in 1976 and represents a family of privately owned businesses located in Maryland (MD) and Pennsylvania (PA). Since our inception, PSI has expanded to three plants, located in the Mid-Atlantic region and is staffed by over 350 employees. We feel this progress is directly attributed to our philosophy: to tailor our products to meet our customers' needsand to provide exemplary customer service - always with product guarantee! We believe our success depends on satisfying the customer and establishing a long record of performance that provides our customers with the quality they expect.


POSITION SUMMARY

The PSI Group in Williamsport MD, a leading manufacturer of corrugated boxes, is seeking Machine Operators to join our 1st and 2nd shift teams.Machine Operators set up and operate the machines safely to produce our specialty products.These are Full Time positions that do not require the ability to workrotating shifts. Core schedule for 1st shift is Monday through Thursday 5:00am to 2:30pm (includes 30 minute unpaid lunch) and Friday 5:00am to 9:00am. Core schedule for 2nd shift is Monday through Thursday 3:30pm to 1:30am. Both shiftsrequire the ability to work occasional overtime as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the safe operation of all machinery and adhere to all safety rules and initiatives.
• Oversee machine operations to ensure minimal downtime and excellent finished product quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues that happen.
• Maintain proper documentation and machine entries for each job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safety first mentality.
• Mechanical skills.
• Basic knowledge of industrial machinery.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team oriented approach.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Above average organizational skills and detail orientation.
• Ability to enter product specifications into the computers.
• Ability to handle physical workload, up to 50 pounds, standing for the majority of the shift.
• Strong troubleshooting experience.
• Basic math skills required (fractions, decimals, addition, subtraction, division, multiplication).

BENEFITSand COMPENSATION

PSI offers an excellent benefits package to full time employees, including:

• choice of two medical plans (single and family), dental, vision, company paid life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long term disability, voluntary supplemental life insurance, critical illness coverage, voluntary accident insurance. Benefits eligibility is first of the month after 60 days of employment.
• 401K plan with employer match is available
• Paid holidays
• PTO (combination of vacation, sick and personal)after 90 days of employment

Starting pay rangeis $19.00 - $20/hr. with opportunity for overtime dependent upon business needs.

To be successful in these positions, you must be willing to make a commitment of time and effort to become part of a team producing quality corrugated boxes in a safe, drug free environment. Experience in operating manufacturing machines is a requirement.
In addition to a competitive pay and benefit package, PSI offers an opportunity for advancement in a rewarding work environment.