Production Operator - Night Shift

DeKalb Health; Oliver (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Annual bonus program

Fringe benefits

Job summary

Ross & Wallace in Hammond, LA is seeking a Production Operator to operate and monitor paper fabrication machines on the Night Shift (4:30pm–3:00am, Monday–Thursday). The role focuses on maintaining safety, quality checks, and smooth machine operation to produce paper bags.

No formal experience required; training provided. Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 lbs, read and write basic math, and work well in a fast-paced environment. The position offers hourly pay and a benefits package.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude for operating equipment
• Ability to read and perform basic math
• Reliability and consistent attendance
• Manual dexterity for handling materials
• Teamwork and clear communication

Responsibilities

• Follow safety protocols throughout the plant.
• Perform quality checks to verify product specs.
• Observe operation of machines and address malfunctions.
• Install machine attachments for gluing, folding, printing, or cutting.
• Cut products to specified dimensions with hand or power tools.
• Load paper rolls and thread through gluing, coating, and slitting rollers.
• Monitor finished products to prevent jams; adjust guides as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading & math skills

Reliability & attendance

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Job description

• Location 204 Old Covington Highway,Hammond, LA, 70403,United States
• Base Pay $20.00 - $22.00 / Hour
• Job Category Machine Operator, Production Operator, Production Associate
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Manage Others No

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 aProduction OperatoratRoss & Wallace– are you ready to explore your career with us?

TheProduction Operatoris responsible for the various machines which fabricate and assemble paper products such as paper bags.

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

How you'll make an impact in this role:

• Follow all safety protocols throughout the plant
• Performs 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

What you'll need to be successful:

• 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
• Manual dexterity and physical stamina

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.

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 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.

Summary

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.