Pencil Machine Operator – 1st Shift

Gathr Outdoors; Town of Florence (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gathr Outdoors in Florence, WI is seeking a Pencil Operator for the 1st shift. You will operate pencil equipment to fulfill customer orders and record production in our database, while maintaining safety and quality on a busy production floor.

The role requires ability to distinguish colors and read basic work orders, with a focus on efficiency, teamwork, and adherence to PPE and safety standards. Equal opportunity employer with a strong people-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to change.
• Demonstrates learning agility with desire to grow and develop.
• Ability to build credible, effective relationships with employees and management.
• Driven by customer focus with professional presence.
• Self-directed, motivated and the ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate pencil equipment to meet customer demand and production goals. Goals per 8-hour shift: hex without = 360 printed, 800 plain; hex with = 320 printed, 704 plain; all round = 240 printed, 528 plain.
• Properly record production/order fulfillment in our operating database.
• Communicate with supervisors and maintenance personnel to maintain equipment efficiencies.
• Uphold established quality standards for printed products.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Work safely upholding our company PPE and Safety requirements (Ex. Safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes where needed, gloves, labeling secondary containers, etc....) Report safety concerns to management, including any guarding that has become compromised.
• Adhere to company policies and practices as outlined in our company handbook.
• Embrace and demonstrate our Company Values: Better Together, Passionate by Nature, Blazing New Trails, Rugged for a Reason.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Learning agility

Relationship building

Customer focus

Self-directed & organized

Job description

Gathr Outdoors in Florence, WI is seeking a Pencil Operator for the 1st shift. You will operate pencil equipment to fulfill customer orders and record production in our database, while maintaining safety and quality on a busy production floor.

The role requires ability to distinguish colors and read basic work orders, with a focus on efficiency, teamwork, and adherence to PPE and safety standards. Equal opportunity employer with a strong people-focused culture.