Machine Operator - Rewind

Brook + Whittle; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

Paid vacation time

MDLive Telemedicine

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Identity Theft Protection

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Short-term disability

Flexible spending account

Critical illness insurance

Hospital indemnity insurance

Job summary

Brook & Whittle is seeking a detail-oriented individual to safely operate printing machinery and support daily production processes in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of printing experience, with opportunities for growth and benefits included. You will work with a collaborative team in a climate-controlled facility and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong math skills and understanding of metric and standard measurements.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to follow standard work instructions.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform machine operations and convert post-press product into finished goods per job tickets.
• Set up press machines to customer specifications.
• Ensure machines run efficiently and produce conforming quality products.
• Conduct and document quality checks to meet company and customer specs.
• Retrieve cores, boxes, and supplies for daily operation.

Skills

Math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Detail-oriented

Fast learner

Safety conscious

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Brook + Whittle is one of North America’s leading manufacturers of pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, flexible packaging, and heat transfer labels. We are looking for innovative, dynamic people to join our hard-working, dedicated team of professionals. This position will report directly to the Production Supervisor and will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating machines to ensure the highest quality labels are sent to customers.

Description

Brook + Whittle is one of North America’s leading manufacturers of pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, flexible packaging, and heat transfer labels. We are looking for innovative, dynamic people to join our hard-working, dedicated team of professionals. This position will report directly to the Production Supervisor and will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating machines to ensure the highest quality labels are sent to customers.

Press Assistant Essential Functions

• Effectively perform machine operations – converting post-press product into finished product by following job ticket instructions.
• Accurately setup press machines to specific customer requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring that machines are operating efficiently while producing product that conforms to quality standards.
• Perform and document quality checks to ensure compliance with company standards and customer specifications.
• Retrieve cores, boxes, and other supplies and materials for the machine and daily operation.
• Inspect equipment for defects and perform maintenance duties as necessary.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions and job tickets, as well as comprehend verbal instructions.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Safely and efficiently perform all essential job functions in accordance with company policies and operating procedures.
• Participate in department meetings, training, and continuous improvement events.
• Serve as an example of what our company values most: innovation, respect, integrity, creativity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of printing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and machine experience required

Competencies

• Strong math skills and understanding of metric and standard measurements/ conversions.
• Mechanical aptitude
• De tail-oriented and capable of following standard work instructions.
• Ability to learn quickly and adopt new technologies in a fast-paced environment.
• Operate safely and efficiently while producing high quality work.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively with a team.

Company Paid Benefits

• 10 paid holidays Paid sick/personal days
• Starting 2 weeks vacation at an accrued rate
• MDLive – Telemedicine*
• Life insurance*
• Long term disability insurance*
• Employee assistance program (EAP)*
• Identity Theft Protection (free for 2021 only)

Company Offered Benefits

• Dental*
• Vision*
• 401(k)** – first of the month after 90 days of employment – auto-enroll at 3%o Employer matches 50% of the first 6%
• Short term disability*
• Voluntary life insurance*
• Flexible spending account – health care and/or dependent care*
• Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and accident insurance*
• Identity Theft Protection (premium charged beginning 2022, if enrolled)Company

Subsidized Benefits

• Medical*
• Climate controlled facility.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stoop, bend, kneel, lift, and reach; regularly required to stand for 8 hours; regularly required to lift up to 50 lbs.; regularly push and pull skids of product using a pallet jack; occasionally required to reach above shoulder height to remove items from shelving units. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

About Us

Brook & Whittle Ltd. is one of North America’s leading Sustainable Labeling Solutions providers, producing pressure sensitive, flexographic and shrink sleeve labels for many of the nation’s leading brands. The company serves multiple consumer markets, including Personal Care, Beverage, Food, Nutraceuticals, Wine & Spirits, and Household Chemicals.The company’s rapid growth can be attributed to its world‑class staff of employees and its commitment to sustainability, print innovation, and the latest technological advancements. Wouldn’t it be cool to go into a store, pick up a product and say “we make that label”!Our culture is first and foremost one of collaboration and teamwork. We hold ourselves to high professional, ethical, and fairness standards. We have zero tolerance for anything less. We celebrate our diverse workforce and reward good performance through our recognition program, advancement opportunities, and our compensation structure. We welcome you to consider being a part of this great team.

AAP/EEO Statement

Brook & Whittle LTD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Brook &Whittle complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Brook & Whittle expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Brook & Whittle LTD’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be eligible to work in the United States without restriction.

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Salary Description

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