Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Innovairre; Mount Pleasant (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 60 days

Onsite work environment

Job summary

Innovairre in Mount Pleasant, IA is seeking a full-time Machine Operator with the willingness to learn our processes in a direct mail production environment. The role focuses on operating or assisting on 10-hour shifts from 5 AM to 3 PM, with emphasis on quality, safety, and cost-conscious production.

You'll work with a team to meet production standards, maintain equipment, follow SOPs, and participate in continuous improvement. Benefits start after 60 days.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude.
• Troubleshoots equipment and follows safety guidelines.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for long hours.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains production equipment.
• Performs adjustments per job instructions and meets production standards.
• Maintains safety procedures and SOPs.
• Communicates status and concerns during shift changes.
• Supports teamwork and continuous process improvement.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Lift up to 40 lbs

Stand for long shifts

Overtime willingness

Effective communicator

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are seeking a full-time Machine Operator experienced or willing to learn our business. This position is responsible for operating or assisting in a direct mail manufacturing environment with a focus on reduction in cost related errors, exceeding client expectation, and driving a safe workplace. Looking for a long-term career, look no further.

10 hour shift - 5AM - 3PM

Growing Organization!

Benefits after 60 days!

We make great things happen for some of the world’s most vibrant organizations. We are the worldwide leader in non-profit fundraising. The company serves more than 500 marketing agencies, non-profit organizations, and commercial clients, with 4000+ employees working across five different continents and 28 countries around the world. Our direct marketing services deliver results utilizing our in-house production, design capabilities, data and digital expertise, and fully integrated approach producing timely and cost-efficient direct mail packages for our worldwide clients.

Responsibilities and Activities:

• Operates and maintains equipment.
• Performs adjustments on machine per job instructions.
• Meets and exceed production standards and maintaining customer quality requirements.
• Communicates job status and production concerns/issues during shift change.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Adheres to all current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Troubleshoots problems with minimum delay time.
• Communicates with Management on any problems developing and corrective action.
• Works with urgency when equipment is down to maintain production requirements.
• Continues learning and improving processes to achieve increased production.
• Facilitates teamwork among team members and between shifts.
• Performs additional responsibilities as required to ensure the team's success.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Work Experience:

• 2 years manufacturing experience (preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated manual dexterity, mechanical aptitude, and troubleshooting skills. Ability to install, maintain, and repair equipment following safety guidelines.
• Knowledge of predictive and productive maintenance systems.
• Able to stand for long periods, bend, and perform repetitive motions.
• Able to move and lift 25 pounds regularly and up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Able to stand on concrete for 10-12 hours.
• Willingness to work overtime when needed.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow written and verbal instructions. Willingness to learn, develop new skills, and be accountable for quality.
• Effective communicator with good interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Adherence to safety procedures (including lock-out/tag-out and HazCom) and departmental SOPs.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer.
We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, transgender status, disability, age, family or marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
At our Company, we have a clear vision: to foster and maintain a supportive and cooperative workplace that celebrates uniqueness and advances equity. We pride ourselves on helping people help people, and we know our company runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is more than a commitment at our Company--it is in everything that we do.

Location(s)

1805 East Washington Street, Mount Pleasant , Iowa 52641 , United States

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plan, long and short-term disability, life insurance and employee assistance programs. We also offer PTO, holidays, sick days & volunteer days and tuition assistance.

Shift

5am-3pm

Remote or Onsite

Onsite

Innovairre is an equal opportunity employer.

Innovairre recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, transgender status, disability, age, family or marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

At Innovairre, we have a clear vision: to foster and maintain a supportive and cooperative workplace that celebrates uniqueness and advances equity. We pride ourselves on helping people help people, and we know our company runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is more than a commitment at Innovairre—it is in everything that we do.