Operator -2nd shift

Western States Envelope & Label; Alabama; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Western States Envelope & Label is hiring a Machine Operator in Butler, WI. You will safely operate high-speed envelope machines, read work orders, inspect product quality, and package finished products while meeting production and quality standards.

The role requires attention to detail, reliability, and a commitment to safety, with a second shift and a $0.75 premium. The company offers a climate-controlled work environment, ongoing pay raises, and a comprehensive benefits package including

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Stand approximately 60% of the eight-hour shift.
• High attention to safety and quality in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Loads, unloads and moves materials, tooling, and finished products within the plant.
• Loads 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.
• Removes paper waste and deposits in recycling containers.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Primarily responsible for product quality for the machine
• Maintain adhesive and paper levels to ensure continuous production.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Strong initiative

Team player

Lift 50 lbs

Stand 60% shift

Sit/climb/kneel

Basic math

Manufacturing experience

Education

Equivalent Work Experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Butler Corporate HQ - Butler, WI 53007

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Equivalent Work Experience

Salary Range: $20.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Management

Join Western States and receive up to a $2,000 sign-on bonus! For over 115 years, Western States Envelope & Label Company has been a trusted leader in manufacturing high-quality envelopes, labels, and packaging. As a family-owned company since 1908, we offer long-term stability, career growth, and a climate-controlled work environment.

We are hiring Machine Operators for our Butler, WI facility, just minutes from Milwaukee! In this role, you'll safely operate high-speed envelope machines, inspect product quality, read work orders, and package finished products while meeting production and quality standards. Attention to detail, reliability, and a commitment to safety are key to success.

SHIFT AVAILABLE 2nd shift - 2:30p.m.-10:30p.m. + $.75

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: 9 paid holidays, 80 hours of PTO, Sick Days starting your first year 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 since 1908!

WHAT DOES MY WORKDAY LOOK LIKE IN THIS ROLE?

• Loads, unloads and moves materials, tooling, and finished products within the plant
• Loads 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 in correct recycling containers.
• Other duties as assigned.
• 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 set up.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Manual dexterity
• Strong initiative
• Team player
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally and/or 25 lbs. regularly during an eight-hour shift.
• Ability to stand for approximately 60% of the time during an eight-hour shift.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb, stoop, kneel or crouch during an eight-hour shift.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals is required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior Manufacturing experience preferred.