Grinder Machine Operator

Machine Operator - Baler/Grinder Lawrence Paper Company Compensation: Starts at $25.01/hour Location: Lawrence, KS Shift: First Shift (5:00 AM - 2:00 PM) With more than 140 years of experience producing paper and corrugated boxes for industrial and retail use and fulfilling packaging services across the Midwest, Lawrence Paper Company invites you to help write the future of our storied past. 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 balesOperate hogger to hog up all unusable paper and corrugated scrapHand tie wax bale wiresAssist in two man feeds as necessaryMaintain accurate bale reportsMaintain inventories of bailing wire, wax tags, no wax tags, and scrap bales. Operate a forklift in a safe manner when necessaryTurn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairsBe proactive with maintenance of equipment. Requirements Qualifications At least one year of prior forklift experience requiredSafety and quality focusedMust be dependableAbility to work efficiently and effectively with little supervision requiredMust possess the ability to troubleshootExperienced in manufacturing, specifically in operating machinery, requiredMust possess basic computer skillsMust be able to use simple math and use basic handheld measuring tools Benefits Benefits Medical InsuranceVision InsuranceDental InsuranceFREE $10,000 Life & AD&D InsuranceAdditional Life Insurance (Self, Spouse, and Children)Short-Term and Long-Term Disability InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)401k with Company MatchHealth Savings Account with Company MatchNine Paid HolidaysPaid Time OffDiscount Programs (Local and Corporate) Lawrence Paper Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Wage information provided in this posting is an estimate and may vary based on experience, location, and internal equity. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and plan rules. The job description outlined in this posting is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to support business operations. Work hours, shifts, and scheduling needs listed in this posting are subject to change based on the operational needs. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of applicable pre-employment screenings, which may include background checks, drug testing, reference checks, and verification of credentials, in accordance with company policy and state/federal law.