Machine Operator 1st Shift

Western States Envelope & Label; Walbridge (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Western States Envelope & Label is seeking Machine Operators to safely run fast-moving envelope machines in a production facility. You will inspect product quality, read work orders, and pack envelopes neatly while keeping pace with production speeds.

Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will help us deliver top-notch products to our customers. The role offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus for 1st shift, 80 hours of paid vacation and up to 3 sick days in the first year, and a

Qualifications

• Prior experience operating a machine in a production/manufacturing facility.
• Proven experience operating fast-moving machines with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide; read rulers accurately.
• Manual dexterity and strong initiative; works well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor fast-moving envelope machines safely.
• Inspect product quality according to guidelines using rulers and measurements.
• Pack envelopes neatly and maintain production pace.
• Load and unload materials, move tooling, and record daily quantities.
• Maintain scrap/recycling procedures and keep work area clean.

Skills

Machine operation experience

Ruler reading

Manual dexterity

Initiative

Team player

Job description

*$1,000.00 Sign on Bonus for 1st shift!*Machine Operators safely run our fast-running envelope machines in a production factory. Machine Operators also examine work orders to determine specifications that have been met, inspect product quality according to established quality guidelines using tools such as a ruler, and pack envelopes uniformly and neatly, keeping up with the machine speeds. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will help us uphold our high standards while contributing to our success in delivering top-notch products to our customers. You can also earn *80 hours of paid vacation and up to 3 sick days* available within *your first year *while working in a climate-controlled facility.*SHIFT AVAILABLE*FIRST shift: 6:30am - 2:30pm - 10:30pm, M-F*WHAT DOES MY WORKDAY LOOK LIKE IN THIS ROLE?** Primarily responsible for the quality of the product being made by the machine they are assigned.* Maintain adequate levels of adhesive and paper to ensure a continuous production cycle.* Apply standardized inspection procedures to all envelopes produced.* Maintain speeds set by the adjuster and supervisor for each job setup.* Loads, unloads, and moves materials, tooling, and finished products within the plant* Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.* Operates a hand truck to assist in loading or moving materials and products.* Counts, weighs, and records the number of units of materials moved or handled on a daily production sheet.* Removes, empties, and returns all paper waste bins, making certain to deposit them in the correct recycling containers.* Other duties as assigned.*SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE IN THIS ROLE HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS** *Prior experience operating a machine specifically in a production/manufacturing facility.** Proven experience operating fast moving machines with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.* Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals is required.* Strong ruler reading skills* Manual dexterity* Strong initiative* Team player*PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*Prior Manufacturing experience running a production machine is preferred.*ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL FUNCTIONS** *Stamina & Mobility:* Ability to stand and walk on concrete surfaces for the duration of a scheduled shift (8–12 hours). Must be able to frequently bend, reach, crouch, or stoop.* *Weight Requirements:* Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally from floor to waist and waist to shoulder.* *Manual Dexterity:* Constant repetitive grasping and fine motor manipulation of paper materials and machine components.* *Range of Motion:* Frequent twisting of the torso and lifting above shoulder height.* *Sensory/Vision:* Must possess tactile/touch sensitivity in hands and digits. Near and far visual acuity, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required for quality control and safe machine operation.* *Work Environment:* Ability to perform these functions in a manufacturing environment that may include high noise levels, varying temperatures, and paper dust.Expected hours: 40.0 per weekBenefits:* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Referral program* Vision insurance