Machine Operator - Connellsville

Packaging Services Industries, Inc.; Connellsville (Fayette County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

401K with match

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Packaging Services Industries, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator for 1st shift in Connellsville, PA. Responsibilities include safely setting up and operating machinery to produce corrugated boxes, maintaining quality and documenting job details.

The role emphasizes a safety-first mindset and reliable operation with minimal downtime. The ideal candidate has mechanical skills, basic math ability, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Must have safety-focused mindset and ability to operate machinery safely.
• Mechanical skills and basic knowledge of industrial equipment are required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Team-oriented approach with attention to detail is important.
• Ability to read a tape measure and enter specifications into the computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation of all machinery and follow safety rules.
• Oversee machine operations to minimize downtime and ensure high-quality output.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues as they arise.
• Maintain proper documentation and machine entries for each job.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Safety focus

Industrial machinery knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Team oriented

Tape measure reading

Organizational skills

Machine specifications entry

Physical stamina

Troubleshooting

Basic math

Job description

Position: Machine Operator 1st shift - Connellsville

ABOUT US

Packaging Services Industries, Inc., began production in 1976 and represents a family of privately owned businesses located in Maryland (MD) and Pennsylvania (PA). Since our inception, PSI has expanded to three plants, located in the Mid-Atlantic region and is staffed by over 350 employees. We feel this progress is directly attributed to our philosophy: to tailor our products to meet our customers' needsand to provide exemplary customer service - always with product guarantee! We believe our success depends on satisfying the customer and establishing a long record of performance that provides our customers with the quality they expect.

POSITION SUMMARY

The PSI Group, a leading manufacturer of corrugated boxes, is seeking Machine Operators to join our 1st shift team in Connellsville, PA. Machine Operators set up and operate the machines safely to produce our specialty products. These are Full Time positions that do not require the ability to work rotating shifts. Core schedule for 1st shift is Monday through Thursday 6:00 am to 3:30 pm (includes 30 minute unpaid lunch) and Friday 6:00 am to 10:00 am. This shift may require the ability to work occasional overtime as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the safe operation of all machinery and adhere to all safety rules and initiatives.
• Oversee machine operations to ensure minimal downtime and excellent finished product quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues that happen.
• Maintain proper documentation and machine entries for each job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safety first mentality.
• Mechanical skills.
• Basic knowledge of industrial machinery.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team oriented approach.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Above average organizational skills and detail orientation.
• Ability to enter product specifications into the computers.
• Ability to handle physical workload, up to 50 pounds, standing for the majority of the shift.
• Strong troubleshooting experience.
• Basic math skills required (fractions, decimals, addition, subtraction, division, multiplication).

BENEFITS and COMPENSATION

PSI offers an excellent benefits package to full time employees, including:

• Choice of two medical plans (single and family), dental, vision, company paid life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long term disability, voluntary supplemental life insurance, critical illness coverage, voluntary accident insurance. Benefits eligibility is first of the month after 60 days of employment.
• 401K plan with employer match is available
• Paid holidays
• PTO (combination of vacation, sick and personal)
• FMLA: Your Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act

Starting pay range is $21.00 - $22.00/hr. with opportunity for overtime dependent upon business needs.

To be successful in these positions, you must be willing to make a commitment of time and effort to become part of a team producing quality corrugated boxes in a safe, drug free environment. Experience in operating manufacturing machines is a requirement. In addition to a competitive pay and benefit package, PSI offers an opportunity for advancement in a rewarding work environment.