Job description

We are seeking experienced and energetic Machine Operator candidates for our Butler, WI facility, minutes from Milwaukee! Machine Operators run envelope machines that fold envelopes. Machine Operators also examine work orders to determine specifications have been met, as well as inspect product quality according to established quality guidelines and pack envelopes uniformly and neatly, keeping up with the machine speeds. This role will perform both duties.

1st Shift 6:30am - 2:30pm Monday - Friday

WHY CHOOSE WESTERN STATES?

In addition to joining a stable 114+ year company, you will have the opportunity to earn up to 10 DAYS of PAID VACATION in your 1st year of employment as well as PAY RAISES of up to $.60 at 30 DAYS and then EVERY 90 DAYS until top rate is reached. Employees receive COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS, 401k + COMPANY MATCH, and 9 PAID HOLIDAYS.
WHAT DOES MY WORKDAY LOOK LIKE IN THIS ROLE?

• Loads, unloads and moves materials, tooling and finished product 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 insure a continuous production cycle.
• Apply standardized inspection procedures to all envelopes produced.
• Maintain speeds set by adjuster and supervisor for each individual job set up.

WHAT REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED FOR THIS ROLE?

• Manual dexterity
• Strong initiative
• Team player
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally and/or 25 lbs. regularly during an eight-hour shift.
• Ability to stand for approximately 60% of the time during an eight-hour shift.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb, stoop, kneel or crouch during an eight-hour shift.
• 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.

We are ahead of the curve, trendsetters in our markets and always “pushing the envelope”! We cultivate innovation, creativity and sustainability for future generations. This is an extraordinarily visionary, entrepreneurial and sales driven organization. When we hire externally, we seek individuals that bring high energy, adaptability, dependability, life experiences and a focus on achieving results to add to our high-performance culture. If this describes you, then please continue in our employment process and take the next steps to apply for one or more of our open positions and grow your career with us. We can't wait to see how you will #PlaceYourStampHere.

For over 110 years our most-valued resource is the team of people who work here. That's why Western States is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and promoting individual development.

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