Operator 2nd shift

Western States Envelope & Label; Town of Butler (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $2,000

401k with company match

9 paid holidays

80 hours PTO

Sick days starting your first year

Job summary

Western States Envelope & Label in Butler, WI is hiring Machine Operators to safely operate high-speed envelope machines, read work orders, inspect quality, and package finished products in a climate-controlled plant environment.

This role requires attention to detail, reliability, and a commitment to safety. The 2nd shift (2:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.) includes a $0.75 shift premium and opportunities for growth within a long-standing, family-owned company since 1908.

Qualifications

• Manual dexterity and careful handling of materials.
• Ability to read work orders and check quality.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Loads, unloads, and moves materials, tooling, and finished products within the plant.
• Operates envelope machines and monitors production speeds.
• Counts, weighs, and records materials moved on production sheets.
• Maintains adequate adhesive and paper levels for continuous production.
• Performs standard quality inspections on envelopes produced.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Strong initiative

Team player

Lift up to 50 lbs

Stand 60% of shift

Job description

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 AVAILABLE2nd shift- 2:30p.m.-10:30p.m. + $.75HERE'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: 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 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 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.WHAT REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED FOR THIS ROLE?Manual dexterityStrong initiativeTeam playerAbility 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 QUALIFICATIONSPrior Manufacturing experience preferred.