Machine Operator - 1st Shift

L&M Corrugated Container; Platteville (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance Bonus Program

Profit Sharing Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Overtime Opportunities

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Advancement Opportunities

Family-owned company with a team‑or‑or

Job summary

L&M Corrugated Container is seeking a dependable Machine Operator for 1st shift (Mon–Fri, 5:30 AM–2:00 PM). Starting pay is $20.00 per hour. You will operate and monitor production machinery, set up jobs, and ensure corrugated products meet quality standards and customer expectations while maintaining a safe work environment.

L&M Corrugated is a family-owned company with 40+ years of service. We invest in our employees, promote from within, and offer training, benefits, and opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience in the corrugated packaging industry is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and operate multiple types of production equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and remain on your feet throughout the shift.
• Basic math skills and the ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints, production schematics, and detailed instructions.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends when needed.
• Ability to complete a pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor production machinery.
• Perform accurate and efficient machine setups and changeovers.
• Run materials through machines according to production specifications.
• Inspect products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and machine adjustments to maintain production efficiency.
• Identify and report equipment issues or defective materials.
• Read and follow work orders, blueprints, and production specifications.
• Work with team members to meet daily production goals.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Complete work orders based on production needs.

Skills

Machine operating experience

Corrugated packaging

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Multi-machine operation

Reading blueprints

Math & tape measure

Drug screening

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Machine Operator – 1st Shift
Monday-Friday | 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Starting at $20.00/hour!
Experienced Machine Operator? Grow Your Career with L&M!

We're hiring dependable, motivated Machine Operators who have experience working with production equipment and take pride in producing quality work.

L&M Corrugated is a family-owned company that has been serving customers for over 40 years. We invest in our employees, promote from within, and provide the training and support needed to succeed.

Why You'll Love Working at L&M

• Attendance Bonus Program
• Profit Sharing Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Overtime Opportunities
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Advancement Opportunities
• Family-owned company with a team-oriented culture

What You'll Do

As a Machine Operator, you'll play an important role in keeping our production operations running safely and efficiently while ensuring our corrugated products meet quality standards and customer expectations.

Responsibilities include:

• Set up, operate, and monitor production machinery
• Perform accurate and efficient machine setups and changeovers
• Run materials through machines according to production specifications
• Inspect products to ensure quality standards are met
• Perform basic troubleshooting and machine adjustments to maintain production efficiency
• Identify and report equipment issues or defective materials
• Read and follow work orders, blueprints, and production specifications
• Work with team members to meet daily production goals
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Follow all safety rules and regulations
• Complete work orders based on production needs

What We're Looking For

• Previous machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience in the corrugated packaging industry is a plus
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn and operate multiple types of production equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and remain on your feet throughout the shift
• Basic math skills and the ability to read a tape measure
• Ability to read and follow blueprints, production schematics, and detailed instructions
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends when needed
• Ability to complete a pre-employment drug screening

Build a Career, Not Just a Job

At L&M Corrugated, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees opportunities to grow. Many of our Machine Operators advance into positions such as:

• Lead Machine Operator
• Forklift Operator
• Team Lead
• Shift Foreman
• Other Skilled Production Roles

If you're looking for a stable company, competitive pay, great benefits, and opportunities to advance, we'd love to meet you.

L&M Corrugated Container Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.