OH Machine Operator 1st Shift

Job DetailsJob Location: Ohio Location - Walbridge, OH 43465Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Equivalent Work ExperienceSalary Range: $18.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: FirstJob Category: ManufacturingAre 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 factory in Walbridge, just minutes from Toledo on the corner of 795 and Tracy Rd. 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.  SHIFT AVAILABLE 1st Shift: 6:30am - 2:30pm, M-F, eligible for merit increase at 90 days 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 to help you recharge and enjoy time with loved ones. Stability: Family-owned company since 1908! Growth potential: Join a company with a long history and a commitment to employee development. WHAT DOES MY WORKDAY LOOK LIKE IN THIS ROLE? 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 setup. 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. QUALIFICATIONSSUCCESSFUL PEOPLE IN THIS ROLE HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS Prior experience operating a machine specifically in a production/manufacturing facility. Proven experience operating fast moving machines with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals is required. Strong ruler reading skills Manual dexterity Strong initiative Team player PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Prior Manufacturing experience running a production machine is preferred.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Ability to stand for the approximate duration of scheduled shift (minus paid breaks), lift up to 20 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally, repetitive grasping, frequent, twisting, lifting above shoulder height, occasional bend, reach, crouch, or stoop. Sensory requirements are tactile/touch with hands and digits, near and far visual acuity, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasoning, mechanical aptitude, and mathematical skills for appropriate operations of the equipment.