Set Up Operator 2nd Shift

Paycom; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

9 paid holidays

80 hours PTO

Sick days from first year

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Western States Envelope & Label Company in Erlanger, KY is hiring an Order Set Up Operator (Adjuster) to set up and operate folding equipment, troubleshoot issues, and perform daily maintenance on 2nd shift (4x10s: 4:30pm–3:00am) with a $1.50 shift premium ($23.50/hr total). Training begins on the 1st shift, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus and regular merit raises.

The role requires mechanical aptitude, ability to read work orders, and attention to quality.

Qualifications

• Industrial setting experience preferable.
• Ability to perform daily maintenance and light repairs on folding equipment.
• Strong math skills for measuring and counting.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate envelope folding machines and configure work orders.
• Perform daily machine maintenance and routine changeovers.
• Inspect product quality and adjust equipment to eliminate variations.
• Document labor, time, and quality data and maintain a tidy work area.
• Pack and cartonize finished envelopes and prepare for shipping.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Strong initiative

Team player

Mathematical skills

Job description

SIGN-ON BONUS: Earn up to $5,000!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 provide long-term stability, career growth, and a climate-controlled work environment.We are hiring an Order Set Up Operator (Adjuster) for our Erlanger, KY facility, just minutes from Cincinnati, OH.Guaranteed Raise: After 30 days, with merit increases every 90 days until reaching the current top rate of $27.00/hour, plus a $1.50/hour shift premium.As an Adjuster, you'll set up and operate envelope folding machines, configure work orders, troubleshoot equipment, and perform daily maintenance and minor repairs to keep production running efficiently.We're looking for candidates with strong mechanical aptitude and experience in machine setup, manufacturing, industrial maintenance, or automotive/fleet mechanics.SHIFT AVAILABLE:2nd Shift: 4:30pm-3:00am (4 10-hour days) $22.00/hr + $1.50/hr shift premium when working the 2nd shift hours = $23.50TRAINING:ALL training is completed on the 1st shiftHERE'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.Flexibility: We have multiple shifts available to meet your scheduling needs.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?As a key member of our Folding Department, you'll ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our machinery. Your responsibilities will include:Performing daily machine maintenance, changeovers, and set-ups.Inspecting products and making necessary mechanical adjustments to eliminate quality variations and address mechanical malfunctions.Troubleshooting minor operating difficulties using hand tools.Executing minor machine repairs.Operating all machines within the Folding Department.Examining work orders to determine production specifications.Inspecting product quality following established guidelines.Verifying order accuracy throughout production, including labeling, printing, and packaging.Performing machine wash-up and other general cleaning duties to maintain a tidy workspace.Accurately completing paperwork for labor, time, and quality tracking.Maintaining precise counts of envelopes for boxing, cartonizing, and palletizing.Neatly and uniformly packing envelopes into containers, keeping pace with machine speeds.Placing die-cut paper stacks into machine feedsSplicing paper rolls into web machine feeds.SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE IN THIS ROLE HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLSManual dexterityStrong initiativeTeam playerAbility 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.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAbility to stand for approximate duration of scheduled shift (minus paid breaks), lift up to 20 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally, repetitive grasping, frequent, twisting, lifting above shoulder height, occasional bend, reach, crouch, or stoop. Sensory requirements are tactile/touch with hands and digits, near and far visual acuity, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasoning, mechanical aptitude and mathematical skills for appropriate operations of the equipment.