Machine Operator

• 1st Shift
• Mon through Fri 7 AM
• 3:30 PM

POSITION

Machine Operator

REPORTS TO

: Site Manager

POSITION CLASSIFICATION

: Full Time•

Hourly Exempt Job Summary:

A Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and tending to an automated paper converting machine that performs the function of converting paper into rolls/sheets used in large/wide format paper product.

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 May bag and box product at the end of the line.

Required Skills/Abilities:

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

Education and Experience:

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. Vision Requirements With or without corrective lenses: Close vision Distance vision Color vision Peripheral vision Depth perception Ability to adjust focus 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.

Warehouses commonly lack AC due to economic and structural limitations. OSHA requires employers to manage heat as a recognized hazard under the General Duty Clause , even though AC is not required.

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.