Operator-1st Shift (Paper)

Rock Entertainment Group; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation time

Paid sick leave

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Rock Entertainment Group is seeking a Paper Machine Operator to monitor and operate converting machines, ensuring safety, quality, and throughput. The role requires English communication, basic measurement skills, and familiarity with ERP systems.

Responsibilities include starting/stopping machines, setting up equipment, maintaining cleanliness, and reporting quality issues. The position is full-time with shift work and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to read a tape measure to 1/32 in.
• Must be able to communicate (read and write) in English.
• Strong teamwork and cooperative communication during shift transitions.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Start up and shut down the machine properly to ensure high-quality finished product.
• Set up and operate equipment for various products.
• Safely and efficiently produce product on the assigned production area.
• Maintain housekeeping for a safe, orderly environment.
• Inspect product quality and report defects promptly.
• Maintain adequate production supplies to minimize downtime.
• Monitor machine operation for accurate measurements and quality.
• Meet or exceed production rates and minimize waste.
• Operate rewinders and palletize finished goods.
• Enter production data accurately into the machine computer.

Skills

Tape measure

English communication

Teamwork

Shift communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Job Title: (Paper) Machine Operator

Classification: Hourly

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Department: Production

Summary of Job

Responsible for monitoring the operation of assigned converting machine(s) ensuring product adheres to company standard of safety, quality, and throughput.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Start up and shut down the machine properly, to ensure the production of the highest quality finished product
• Set up and operate the equipment for various products
• Safely and efficiently produce product on assigned production area
• Housekeeping throughout assigned shift to ensure an orderly and safe environment.
• Physical and visual inspection of product is required to prevent non-conforming goods. Promptly reports all quality defects to the appropriate team members.
• Maintains appropriate level of production supplies/ materials as required, to ensure next shift operators incur minimal downtime.
• Continuously monitor machine operation to ensure accurate product measurements and quality are being maintained.
• Meets or exceeds production rates, minimize waste levels and meets all customer requirements.
• Sets up and adjusts rewinders.
• Neatly palletizes skids with finished product.
• Enters production reporting data into machine computer accurately.
• Separates scrap into appropriate film-type gaylord.
• Operates core cutting machine, vacuum lift, and pallet jack.
• Assist on or operate other converting or manufacturing equipment and perform preventative maintenance within the plant as assigned
• Acquires knowledge/ skills of Set-up Technicians to better assist and troubleshoot when needed.
• Support, demonstrate and promote Pregis’ core values: integrity, collaboration, customer focus and innovation.
• Adheres to the highest standards of company safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations including all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
• Attends meetings and completes safety trainings as required.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship to the business.

Competency (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Ability to take coaching well and communicates respectfully with others to ensure a positive teamwork culture.
• Promote positive teamwork culture
• Ability to communicate with team effectively and respectfully and during shift transition
• Prior SAP or similar ERP system knowledge.
• Read a tape measure to 1/32”
• Must be able to communicate (read and write) in English

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture.

Environment

• Exposure to moving equipment
• Inside work
• Heat may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit
• Humidity may exceed 80%
• Noise may exceed 85dB+

Physical Characteristics

• Repetitive use of wrist, hands, and fingers.
• Frequent standing, stooping, squatting, up to 75%.
• Frequent bending and some kneeling.
• Frequent use of shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and ankles.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 30-50 lbs.).
• Occasional bending and twisting.
• Occasional reaching.
• Occasional typing/keyboarding/preparing documents, voice- assisted as needed.

Position Type

• Full time
• Shift work 8 hours
• Overtime expected per business demand

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required

• Minimum 1 year manufacturing preferred

Compensation

• The pay range for this position is $18/hr. to $19.50/hr. The Company offers paid vacation time, paid sick leave, medical, dental and vision plans as well as a 401 (k) with employer match.