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Job Title: Machine Operator
Shift: 24-7 facility shifts include 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am | 4X12 schedule 1 week, 3X12 schedule the following. So, 48 hours a week and 36 the following
Night shift will have a $1.25 hr. shift differential
Notes:
- Hiring 7 additional Machine Operators to support the paper machines.
- Facility operates 24 hours/day.
- Team size: approximately 10 employees per crew.
Schedule / Shifts
- 12-hour shifts:
- Day: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Night: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- Monday–Thursday schedule, with alternating weeks:
- 36 hours one week / 48 hours the following week
- Overtime eligible after 40 hours.
- Night-shift candidates will train on the day shift initially
- Training is expected to last a few weeks to approximately one month.
Machine / Measurement Skills
- Candidates will be working with paper machines.
- Paper machine measurements can involve working with 112-inch measurements and slitting to add 5/8-inch measurements.
- Candidates need to be comfortable reading a ruler/measuring tape and understanding basic measurements.
- Strong attention to detail and spatial awareness are important.
Safety
- Looking for candidates who are safety-minded and can speak to previous safety practices/measures.
- They want someone with good situational awareness who will recognize an issue and act.
- Example: If a wheel is not properly aligned, the employee should notice it, speak up, and make the necessary corrections or notify the appropriate person.
PPE
- Safety shoes required (composite or steel toe). $120 reimbursement/credit toward purchasing new safety shoes.
- Company provides: Ear plugs & Safety glasses
Computer Skills
- Basic computer skills required.
- Employees will need to perform data entry/input.
Looking for candidates with:
- Machine operation or manufacturing experience
- Strong safety awareness
- Ability to read a ruler/measuring tape
- Basic computer/data-entry skills
- Good attention to detail
- Strong situational awareness
- Willingness to speak up and address safety or equipment concerns
- Ability to work a 12-hour schedule and rotating 36/48-hour schedule
- Flexibility to train on days before transitioning to nights, if applicable
Job Duties:
- Set up and operate coating, slitting, metalizing, or sheeting machines.
- Load rolls of paper onto the machines.
- Set up machines within established tolerance levels.
- Monitor and make all necessary machine adjustments.
- Operate overhead hoists, trucks, and dollies to transport materials.
- Work from production schedules, work orders, specification sheets, checklists, and verbal instructions to meet required production quantities and quality standards.
- Monitor product quality throughout the process.
- Monitor equipment condition and ensure all process control devices are properly functioning.
- Conduct product tests to confirm compliance with established specifications.
- Identify malfunctions, process problems, and unusual conditions, and report them to the Supervisor.
- Actively participate in analysis and troubleshooting to resolve problems.
- Clean machines and work areas according to established specifications.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, supported.
- Ability to use judgment to plan and perform set-ups and operations within standard procedures.
- Forklift operation experience preferred.
- Proficient in reading and understanding English.
- Ability to read and comprehend safety policies and basic product/process documentation.
- Proficient in basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, fractions, and simple use of formulas and reference materials.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Experience with 5S workplace organization preferred.
