Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Western States; Town of Butler (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Butler, Wisconsin, is seeking a dedicated Machine Operator for the 1st Shift. In this role, you'll operate envelope production machines, ensuring quality and efficiency. Enjoy a climate-controlled environment with competitive pay and benefits, including paid vacation and sick days. Join a family-owned company with over 115 years of stability and growth potential.

Benefits

401k with company match

Work-life balance with 9 paid holidays

80 hours of PTO

Sick Days from your first year

Qualifications

• Prior experience operating machinery in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and move materials, tooling, and finished products.
• Perform quality checks and maintain production speeds.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Basic math skills

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Job Description

Are you ready to play a crucial role in our production process? We're seeking a dedicated Production Machine Operator to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll run our envelope production machines at our climate-controlled Butler facility, minutes from Milwaukee!

Machine Operators safely run our fast-running envelope machines in a production factory. You will examine work orders to determine specifications, inspect product quality according to established guidelines using tools like a ruler, and pack envelopes uniformly while keeping pace with machine speeds. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will help us uphold high standards and deliver top-notch products to our customers. Additionally, you can earn 80 hours of paid vacation and up to 3 sick days within your first year, all within a climate-controlled environment.

Shift Available

1st Shift 6:30am - 2:30pm, M-F

Why Work at Western States?

• Competitive compensation with regular pay raises and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401k with company match.
• Work-life balance with 9 paid holidays, 80 hours of PTO, and Sick Days from your first year.
• Stability as a family-owned company for over 115 years.
• Growth potential in a company committed to employee development.

Workday Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and move materials, tooling, and finished products within the plant.
• Operate hand trucks for loading and moving materials.
• Count, weigh, and record units of materials handled daily.
• Manage paper waste and ensure proper recycling.
• Perform quality checks and maintain production speeds as set by supervisors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will have:

• Prior experience operating machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Manual dexterity and strong initiative.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Basic math skills for measuring and recording data.

Preferred Qualifications

Manufacturing experience is preferred.

About Western States

Western States is a visionary, entrepreneurial, and sales-driven organization with over 115 years of history. We prioritize our employees, their families, and communities, fostering an atmosphere of autonomy and collaboration. Our leadership is focused on supporting sales growth and diversification, commanding over 5% market share in a $3 billion industry, with many unique products and extensive catalog options. We are committed to high-quality customer care and excellent products. Join us and #PlaceYourStampHere!