Operator I - 3rd Shift

About the Role

As a Converting Operator I, you'll play a key role operating converting equipment, monitoring product quality, supporting production goals, and helping to ensure a safe and efficient manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy hands-on work, working with machinery, and developing technical skills that can lead to advancement opportunities within operations.

Responsibilities

• Machine Operation & Production: Safely operate assigned converting equipment to support daily production goals; monitor machine performance and product quality throughout production runs; maintain production materials and supplies to minimize machine downtime; meet or exceed production standards while maintaining quality expectations; learn and demonstrate proficiency on multiple converting machines.
• Quality & Process Control: Conduct visual and physical inspections to ensure products meet quality standards; perform quality audits and accurately record inspection results; identify and report quality concerns to prevent non-conforming products and reduce waste; read and follow work instructions, production documents, and machine specifications; calculate and verify production data as required.
• Packaging & Inventory Support: Package, palletize, label, and prepare finished goods for shipment; create and apply product labels; properly dispose of production scrap according to procedures; accurately record production information within machine and production systems.
• Safety & Workplace Organization: Follow all company safety policies and operating procedures; participate in workplace organization initiatives, including 5S activities; maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment; support continuous improvement efforts that enhance efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Teamwork & Communication: Communicate effectively during shift transitions to ensure smooth production handoffs; work collaboratively with operators, technicians, and other team members; assist coworkers and support team success whenever possible; foster a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Basic computer and technical skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to follow work instructions and standard operating procedures
• Dependable, safety-focused, and team-oriented mindset
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift, push, pull, bend, twist, and stoop throughout the workday
• Ability to work safely around manufacturing equipment and moving machinery

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Stable work history with at least three years of employment experience preferred
• Manufacturing, production, warehouse, or machine operation experience preferred
• Experience working in a quality-driven environment is a plus

Pay & Schedule

• Shift: 3rd Shift – 10:00pm-6:15am
• Schedule: Monday-Friday
• Shift-differential pay for 3rd shift
• Overtime pay available
• Annual merit increases to base compensation
• Sign-on bonuses, referral bonuses, and gainsharing opportunities available for eligible employees

Benefits

• Medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-paid Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
• Short-Term Disability coverage at no cost to employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Floating Holidays
• Structured 8-week training program with hands-on instruction, mentorship, and support
• Opportunities for growth - become a technical expert, team lead, supervisor, or move into other areas of the business