Manufacturing Operator - 2nd Shift
About Us
StickerGiant is a Longmont, Colorado-based eCommerce company specializing in custom stickers and product labels for small businesses and organizations. Founded over 20 years ago, we pioneered online sticker sales and continue to set the industry standard. Our mission is to deliver high-quality products, fast service, and unparalleled customer service. Guided by core values—Customer Focus, Growth Mindset, Execution, Trust, and Accountability—we celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment where everyone thrives. Backed by Ares Management, a top private equity firm, we invite you to join us in turning creativity into reality, one sticker at a time.
About the Role
The Manufacturing Operator plays a critical role as the final stage in the manufacturing process for stickers and labels finished on a roll prior to packaging and shipping customer orders. In addition to operating finishing equipment, you may run other manufacturing machinery (e.g., shrink wrap machine and packaging/shipping station) to support overall production needs. Cross-training on all production machines is a core responsibility, ensuring operational flexibility, teamwork, and efficient production flow. You’ll take pride in speed, accuracy, and quality while embracing adaptability and collaboration to ensure orders are completed on time and to the highest standards.
Responsibilities
- Operate a tabletop label rewind machine, including calibration, setup, and daily cleaning.
- Operate a slitting machine, including calibration, setup, and daily cleaning.
- Rewind or slit a daily volume of printed rolls for sticker and label products and count as needed.
- Assemble, finish, and process a daily volume of print rolls, sheets, and final sticker products.
- Assemble shipping packets and support the shipping team with daily product workflow.
- Interpret job order details to properly set machines and finish rolls to customer specifications.
- Perform quality control inspections and remove defective items.
- Offer ideas for continuous improvement within the manufacturing process.
- Cross-train on other printing machinery and support team members in manufacturing.
- Maintain a clean, tidy workstation at all times.
- Collaborate with other teams and departments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Completion of High School education or equivalent (preferred).
- 1 year of direct machine operator experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred).
- Ability to maintain health and safety requirements.
- Attention to detail related to product quality and machine process quality.
- Aptitude for mechanical operation, manufacturing processes, and procedures.
- Basic math skills and superb attention to detail and product quality.
- Excellent attendance and punctuality; accurately record work time daily.
- Interest and ability to grow professionally with support from StickerGiant.
Physical Requirements
- Stand for 8 to 12 hours during working shifts (except breaks and lunch).
- Use hands and fingers to operate office equipment (e.g., keyboard, mouse, phone).
- Lift 10 lbs. continuously and occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 lbs.
- Lift up to and above 50 lbs. with machine assistance.
- Frequent walking, grasping, gripping, and fine hand manipulation.
- Visual acuity at short distances to detect variances in orders and cut marks.
- Occasional climbing, stooping, bending, and overhead reaching.
Pay
Pay Range: $18 - $20 per hour.
- 1st Shift (Monday – Friday): 5:00am - 1:30pm
- 2nd Shift (Monday – Friday): 1:00pm – 9:30pm (+$1/hr shift differential)
- 3rd Shift (Monday – Friday): 9:00pm – 5:30am (+$2/hr shift differential)
Flexibility to support priority shifts is highly valued and may increase your opportunity for selection. Some mandatory and voluntary overtime is available.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance offered at reduced rates starting day 1.
- High-deductible health plan enrollees receive an annual company contribution toward your HSA.
- Life insurance and short-term disability insurance covered at 100%.
- Voluntary benefits include accident & critical illness, long-term disability, and identity theft insurance.
- Paid Time Off: PTO + holidays + sick days.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid parental leave for employees who qualify for FMLA.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on company performance.
This is a 100% on-site position (no hybrid work available).