OH Operator 1st Shift

Western States Envelope & Label; Walbridge (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Climate-controlled facility

Job summary

Western States Envelope and Label Company is seeking a full-time Machine Operator to safely run fast-moving envelope machines in a production facility. You will monitor quality, manage materials, and document production data to maintain smooth operation.

Candidates should have prior machine-operator experience in manufacturing, strong attention to detail, and the ability to read rulers. The role offers a climate-controlled environment, paid time off, holidays, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Prior experience operating a machine in a production/manufacturing facility.
• Ability to perform basic math (add/subtract/multiply/divide) to manage materials and counts.
• Strong attention to quality guidelines and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor fast-moving envelope machines in a production setting.
• Maintain adequate levels of adhesive and paper to ensure continuous production.
• Apply standardized inspection procedures to all envelopes produced.
• Load/unload materials, tools, and finished products; move with palletized systems and hand trucks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accuracy

Ruler reading

Manual dexterity

Initiative

Team player

Stamina

Job description

SIGN-ON BONUS $2,000.00Western States Envelope and Label Company brings over 115 years of experience to its clients, providing high-quality envelopes, labels, and packaging that meet and exceed expectations. Our machines can create envelopes from 1”x1\" to 22”x27\" in a variety of styles. Plus, we have over 150 million envelopes in inventory ready to ship immediately. Since opening for business in 1908, we have remained focused on our customers and employees. Goals, daily targets, invaluable employee input, and continuous improvement have made us one of the largest envelope companies in the United States!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 AVAILABLEFIRST shift: 6:30am - 2:30pm M-FHERE'S WHAT MAKES WESTERN STATES A GREAT PLACE TO WORK:Competitive compensation: Regular pay raises and a comprehensive benefits package including 401k with company match.Work-life balance: 10 PTO days in your first year and 9 paid holidays to help you recharge and enjoy time with loved ones.Growth potential: Join a company with a long history and a commitment to employee development.Stability: Family-owned company for over 100 years, since 1908!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 plantLoads 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.#ind100SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE IN THIS ROLE HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLSPrior 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 skillsManual dexterityStrong initiativeTeam playerPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPrior Manufacturing experience running a production machine is preferred.ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL FUNCTIONSStamina & 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.