Western States

Envelope Machine Operator - 2nd

Western States  â€˘  $20 - $20.75/hr  â€˘  Butler, PA (Onsite)  â€˘  15 days ago
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Job Description

Job Location: Butler Corporate HQ - Butler, WI 53007
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: Equivalent Work Experience
Salary Range: $20.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Second
Job Category: Managementđź’° SIGN-ON BONUS: Earn up to $1,000 for joining our 2nd Shift team!
Are you ready to play a crucial role in our production process? We're seeking a dedicated Production Machine Operator to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll run our envelope production machines at our climate-controlled Butler facility, minutes from Milwaukee!
Machine Operators safely run our fast-running envelope machines in a production factory. Machine Operators also examine work orders to determine specifications that have been met, inspect product quality according to established quality guidelines using tools such as a ruler, and pack envelopes uniformly and neatly, keeping up with the machine speeds. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will help us uphold our high standards while contributing to our success in delivering top-notch products to our customers. You can also earn 80 hours of paid vacation and up to 3 sick days available within your first year while working in a climate-controlled facility.
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
2nd Shift: 2:30pm - 10:30pm, M-F, + $20.00 + $0.75/hr shift premium = $20.75/hr starting rate
HERE'S WHAT MAKES WESTERN STATES A GREAT PLACE TO WORK:
- Competitive compensation: Regular pay raises and a comprehensive benefits package including 401k with company match.
- Work-life balance: 9 paid holidays, 80 hours of PTO, Sick Days starting your first year to help you recharge and enjoy time with loved ones.
- Growth potential: Join a company with a long history and a commitment to employee development.
- Stability: Family-owned company since 1908!
WHAT DOES MY WORKDAY LOOK LIKE IN THIS ROLE?
- Loads, unloads and moves materials, tooling, and finished products within the plant
- Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
- Operates a hand truck to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
- Counts, weighs and records the number of units of materials moved or handled on a daily production sheet.
- Removes, empties, and returns all paper waste bins making certain to deposit in correct recycling containers.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Primarily responsible for the quality of the product being made by the machine they are assigned.
- Maintain adequate levels of adhesive and paper to ensure a continuous production cycle.
- Apply standardized inspection procedures to all envelopes produced.
- Maintain speeds set by the adjuster and supervisor for each job set up.
QUALIFICATIONSSUCCESSFUL PEOPLE IN THIS ROLE HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS
- Prior experience operating a machine specifically in a production/manufacturing facility.
- Manual dexterity
- Strong initiative
- Team player
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior Manufacturing experience preferred.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL FUNCTIONS
- Stamina & Mobility: Ability to stand and walk on concrete surfaces for the duration of a scheduled shift (8–12 hours). Must be able to frequently bend, reach, crouch, or stoop.
- Weight Requirements: Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally from floor to waist and waist to shoulder.
- Manual Dexterity: Constant repetitive grasping and fine motor manipulation of paper materials and machine components.
- Range of Motion: Frequent twisting of the torso and lifting above shoulder height.
- Sensory/Vision: Must possess tactile/touch sensitivity in hands and digits. Near and far visual acuity, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required for quality control and safe machine operation.
- Work Environment: Ability to perform these functions in a manufacturing environment that may include high noise levels, varying temperatures, and paper dust.
Western States

About Western States

As a premier manufacturer of envelopes, labels, and packaging, Western States serves a national market of printers, distributors and mailing service providers.

Headquartered in Butler, Wisconsin, Western States operates five full-service plants including one label plant.

Western States, in business since 1908, is known for its expansive custom envelope and label offerings, stock product selection, innovative manufacturing techniques and its commitment to environmental initiatives.

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Industry
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Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Butler, WI
Year Founded
1908
Website
wsel.com
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