Grinder Machine Operator

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and dependable Machine Operator to join our team. As a Machine Operator, you are responsible for physical work, including feeding machines, stacking units, and learning to operate machines that die cut, print, and glue corrugated paper.

Responsibilities

• Make neat bales
• Operate hogger to hog up all unusable paper and corrugated scrap
• Hand tie wax bale wires
• Assist in two man feeds as necessary
• Maintain accurate bale reports
• Maintain inventories of bailing wire, wax tags, no wax tags, and scrap bales
• Operate a forklift in a safe manner when necessary
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs
• Be proactive with maintenance of equipment

Requirements

• At least one year of prior forklift experience required
• Safety and quality focused
• Must be dependable
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively with little supervision required
• Must possess the ability to troubleshoot
• Experienced in manufacturing, specifically in operating machinery, required
• Must possess basic computer skills
• Must be able to use simple math and use basic handheld measuring tools

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• FREE $10,000 Life & AD&D Insurance
• Additional Life Insurance (Self, Spouse, and Children)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401k with Company Match
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• Nine Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Discount Programs (Local and Corporate)

Pay & Schedule

Starts at $25.01/hour. First Shift: 5:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Location: Lawrence, KS.