Production Operator - Night Shift

ACR (AmerCareRoyal); Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

ACR (AmerCareRoyal) is seeking a Production Operator for its Ross & Wallace facility in Hammond, LA. The night shift runs Monday through Thursday from 4:30pm to 3:00am. You will operate machines that fabricate and assemble paper products, with occasional overtime as needed.

Responsibilities include safety compliance, quality checks, machine observation, attachments setup, cutting, feeding, and ensuring smooth production flow. Prior machine experience is a plus; training is provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Mechanical skills are a plus.
• Reliability in attendance and productivity.
• Good communication skills; ability to report issues quickly.
• Manual dexterity and physical stamina.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety protocols in the plant.
• Perform quality checks to verify product meets specs.
• Observe machines to detect and correct malfunctions.
• Install attachments to machines for gluing, folding, printing, or cutting.
• Cut products to specified dimensions with hand or power cutters.
• Thread paper and feed through gluing, coating, and slitting rollers.
• Monitor finished product to prevent jams.
• Adjust guides and folding mechanisms as needed.

Skills

Machine operation

Reading & math

Reliability

Communication

Dexterity

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Job description

Unbox Your Potential: Our customers see us as the industry leader for trusted, high quality food service essentials and supply chain solutions – and our employees see the value in what they do each day. We offer a culture supported by integrity, growth, relationships, and excellence. We’re looking for a Production Operator at Ross & Wallace – are you ready to explore your career with us?

The Production Operator is responsible for the various machines which fabricate and assemble paper products such as paper bags.

This position is on the Night Shift, which operates Monday through Thursday from 4:30pm - 3:00am in our Hammond, LA location. There are occasional needs to work additional hours and/or work on a Friday at the Manager's discretion.

How you'll make an impact in this role:

• Follow all safety protocols throughout the plant
• Perform quality checks to verify product meets required specs.
• Observe operation of various machines to detect and correct machine malfunctions such as improper forming, glue flow, or pasteboard tension.
• Install attachments to machines for gluing, folding, printing, or cutting.
• Cut products to specified dimensions, using hand or power cutters.
• Place rolls of paper on machine feed tracks, and thread paper through gluing, coating, and slitting rollers.
• Monitor finished product as they drop from forming machines into rotating hoppers and into gravity feed chutes to prevent jamming.
• Adjust guide assemblies, forming bars, and folding mechanisms according to specifications, using hand tools.

Requirements

• Prior machine operator experience in manufacturing environment is a plus but NOT required - we will train!
• Mechanical skills a plus
• The ability to read, write, and perform basic math
• Reliability in attendance and productivity
• Good communication skills; proficiency in communicating issues quickly
• Manual dexterity and physical stamina
• Attention to detail

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and/or carry a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a non-temperature-controlled manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to grasp products.
• Ability to work at a rapid pace.
• Climbing and other consistent physical activity required.

Pre‑hire Employment

All offers of employment are conditional on the results of a successful criminal background check, physical, and drug screening which includes marijuana, regardless of any state‑specific medical or recreational laws.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $20.00 - $22.00 hourly, consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position. ACR reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. ACR offers a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and financial wellness benefits, fringe benefits, paid time off, and an annual bonus program.

EEO Statement

ACR is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.