Machine Operator

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Openings

The open positions are for the 2nd (3:00 pm to 11:00 pm) and 3rd (11:00 pm to 7:00 am) shifts, Monday through Friday. Two weeks of training will occur to accustom you to our everyday operations, which could possibly occur on a different shift.

• Operate machines efficiently to produce and box envelopes accurately.
• Examine job orders, read and interpret specifications and review sample and shipping instructions.
• Check orders throughout the production process to ensure accuracy of labeling, printing, and packaging.
• Inspect product quality according to guidelines and complete quality checks for envelope size, shape, window, gum seal, side seam and color print.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area and perform machine wash‑up and other general cleaning duties including washing ink pans, pumps and glue areas.
• Accurately complete paperwork to record labor, time and quality, maintenance and envelopes produced.
• Maintain an accurate count of envelopes into cartons and on skids.
• Pack envelopes uniformly and neatly into completed cartons while keeping up with machine speeds and place on skids.
• Work closely with the machine adjuster regarding machine or product issues.
• Perform additional duties/jobs as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of Machine Operator experience or solid experience within a similar position.
• Possess a mechanical aptitude, good analytical skills, detail orientation, and ability to read a ruler and calculate basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to demonstrate production safety standards.
• Takes pride and ownership in their job, including maintaining good attendance and attention to quality.
• Has initiative to take on additional responsibilities.
• Enjoys hands‑on work.
• Effective communication skills.
• Enjoys working in a team environment and shows the ability to work independently.
• Envelope industry experience preferred but not required.

Ability to stand for the approximate duration of the scheduled shift (minus paid lunch and breaks), walk occasionally, lift up to 50 lbs occasionally, repetitive grasping, frequent twisting, lifting above shoulder height, occasional bending, reaching, crouching, squatting, kneeling or stooping. Occasionally pull or push items. Sensory requirements are tactile/touch with hands and digits, near and far visual acuity, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, short and long term disability

We are a leading 75 year‑old envelope printing and manufacturing company providing direct mail and transactional envelopes to the nation’s largest mailers. United Envelope produces all types of envelopes from bangtails to booklets, #10s to A-7s, printed envelopes in all sizes and styles and grades and High‑Fidelity flexo, web and flat sheet litho, or jet offset. Our facility produces 3 million envelopes per day.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Manufacturing and Production
• Industries:
  Manufacturing

United Envelope is an EOE.