Machine Operator

Duties/Responsibilities

• Start machines and move controls to regulate and synchronize speed of machine components
• Place rolls of paper on machine feed-tracks
• Measure, space, and set cutters, according to product specifications
• Observe operation of various machines to detect and correct machine malfunctions such as improper cutting
• Examine completed work to detect defects and verify conformance to work orders, and adjust machinery as necessary
• Bag and box product at the end of the line

Requirements

• Minimum 1-year, recent machine operation experience
• Able to read, write, and speak English fluently
• Able to pass a basic math and measurements test
• Able to stand for long periods of time, bend, reach, and lift up to 50lbs
• Able to work in non-climate-controlled building which may be quite cold in the winter and close to 100°F in the summer
• Must be able to operate a manual pallet jack

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must pass a background check

Physical Requirements

• Physical Activities: Ability to stand for prolonged periods (frequently to constantly)
• Ability to walk throughout the warehouse and production areas
• Ability to sit occasionally, including during forklift operation
• Ability to use hands to operate, handle, feel, position, and manipulate tools, controls, and materials
• Ability to reach with hands and arms in all directions
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed
• Ability to communicate clearly (talk and hear) in a manufacturing environment
• No requirements for tasting or smelling
• Lifting & Material Handling: Ability to lift and/or move up to: 10 lbs frequently, 25 lbs frequently, 50 lbs frequently, No lifting requirements above 100 lbs

Work Environment

• Non‑Climate‑Controlled Warehouse: Must be able to work in a non‑air‑conditioned warehouse, including exposure to elevated indoor temperatures, especially during summer months
• Exposure to: Moving mechanical parts, Loud manufacturing noise, Periodic vibration, Forklift and equipment traffic, Occasional exposure to: Fumes or airborne particles, Non‑weather‑related heat and humidity
• Heat‑Related Expectations: Must be able to perform job duties safely in a hot environment while following heat‑illness prevention practices (hydration, breaks, early reporting of symptoms), consistent with OSHA‑recommended guidelines