Machine Operator- All Shifts Differential Pay for 2nd & 3rd Shift

ZipRecruiter; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is looking for a Paper Operator to join their Cincinnati team. The role involves ensuring products are properly palletized and packaged, maintaining equipment, and supporting production operations. Candidates should have a High School diploma and experience with machinery, alongside strong communication and troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with industry-specific machinery desired.
• Basic mechanical and mathematics skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper palletizing and packaging of finished product.
• Operate forklift and clamp truck for staging materials.
• Maintain a clean work area and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Clamp truck

Job description

PAPER OPERATOR JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL PURPOSE

Responsible for ensuring the finished product is properly palletized and packaged, including staging materials such as master rolls and cartons.

Maintain a clean work area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Follow all safety rules and regulations, wear PPE.
2. Operate forklift and clamp truck to drop and stage master rolls.
3. Remove outer packaging from master rolls in preparation for changeovers.
4. Stack finished cartons on skids.
5. Print pallet tickets, wrap, cover, and secure skids with corner boards.
6. Place skids in the paper staging area for warehouse inventory.
7. Keep packaging materials stocked, including lids, boxes, and cardboard sheets.
8. Assist in covering for bunch operators during breaks, including packaging, minor adjustments, and master roll changes.
9. Support on the bunch machine for two-man jobs.
10. Report maintenance, quality, safety, and production issues to the Paper Supervisor or Shift Supervisor.
11. Communicate effectively with team members across departments to ensure optimal machine performance.
12. Work scheduled overtime as needed.
13. Lift up to 50 lbs.
14. Perform all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with industry-specific machinery.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• High school level mathematics.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Team player
• Attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Safety conscious
• Ability to work independently
• Strong communication skills
• Ownership of equipment
• Interpersonal skills

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Company Description

Storopack is a family-owned, privately-held international company with 18 manufacturing locations across North America, headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. We specialize in protective packaging for "in-the-box" applications, producing materials such as Air Cushions, Paper Padding, Foam-in-Place, Loose Fill, Bubble, Mailers, and Pre-Molded Foam Cushions. Our systems produce these materials on-demand at the customer’s facility. We work directly with clients and sell through distribution.