Polar or Saber Cutting Operator; s - 2nd Shift

Job Summary

The Cutter Operator I is responsible for the setup, adjustment, and safe operation of all cutting equipment to prepare product to be packed, collated, or bound, ensuring the meeting of customer specifications, in accordance with company policies and procedures.

2nd shift, Monday - Friday, eight or more hours per day, five days per week based on business needs. Primary schedule will be 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM, or similar. Training may occur at other times.

Salary Range: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour. Compensation commensurate with experience.

• Maintain and operate batching system to ensure the completion of assignments
• Identify priority jobs to be completed
• Review job tickets and strategically plan work processes to meet customer specifications for custom jobs
• Collaborate with side cutter operators by communicating, inspecting, and identifying order types
• Troubleshoot machines, if possible, to resolve any problems and/or notify production management
• Replace worn cutting blades with hand tools, as required
• Set up job assignment specifications, obtain approval and run product once authorized by supervisor or Plant Manager
• Monitor apparatus during run, adjust as needed to ensure adherence to specification including operating speed
• Ensure completion of assignments by meeting quality/quantity specifications and requirements
• Complete and process all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
• Regularly perform general housekeeping duties in your work area(s)
• Adhere to all safety policies and protocols and maintain a safe working environment
• Wear all assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required
• Assist in cultivating an interdependent safety culture by reporting workplace hazards, related injuries, illnesses and/or near misses to management immediately
• Attend all department/company meetings
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency
• Six months – one year of related experience with Polar or Saber cutting machines in a manufacturing environment

• Problem-Solving and Adaptability:
  Strong problem‑solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges, such as machine malfunctions, material shortages, or errors in print quality. Ability to adapt to new printing technologies or changes in production schedules, ensuring smooth operations despite changes.
• Time Management & Efficiency:
  Ability to manage multiple print jobs simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met without sacrificing quality. Organizing workflows, preparing materials in advance, and optimizing print runs for efficiency and cost‑effectiveness.
• Attention to Detail:
  Precision in monitoring print jobs to ensure all details, such as color accuracy, image sharpness, and print placement, meet the required standards. Detecting small defects or inconsistencies during production and taking corrective action immediately.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read and understand corporate policies, job‑related documents, and written/verbal instructions in English to ensure effective and compliant job performance.
• Strong foundational math skills, with the ability to perform basic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Highly detail‑oriented, organized, and efficient in managing time, with a proven ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks accurately.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D Insurance, Disability, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for Health Care and Dependent Care.
• 4over pays 100% of the employee’s premium for Basic Life/AD&D Insurance up to Five Hundred Thousand Dollars.
• Coverage will be effective on the 1st of the month following 1 month of continuous regular full‑time employment.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan:
  New employees are eligible to enroll the first of the month following 1 month of employment; semi‑annual open enrollment; discretionary employer match; immediate vesting.
• Holidays and PTO: 9 Paid Holidays;
  Accumulating PTO to be used after 90 days of continuous and active full‑time service.

4over is an Equal Opportunity employer. It provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, or any other legally protected status and takes affirmative action to recruit, employ, train, and promote qualified minorities, women, covered veterans, and individuals with disabilities.