Machine Operator-1st and 2nd Shift

Machine Operator

Location: Gardner, MA

Pay: $18.00–$22.00 per hour (2nd Shift pay differential)

Schedule: Full-Time | 1st Shift 7:00am - 3:00pm 2nd Shift 3:00pm - 11:00pm

Keep Production Moving. Build Your Skills.

Seaman Paper is a global manufacturer of sustainable specialty paper and packaging solutions. Family-owned and headquartered in Leominster, Massachusetts, we've been manufacturing in Massachusetts since 1946 and continue to grow our operations around the world.

We're looking for a dependable and motivated Machine Operator to join our manufacturing team in Gardner, MA. You'll help produce high-quality paper products by operating and monitoring converting equipment while maintaining a safe, efficient, and quality-focused production environment.

• Set up and operate paper converting equipment, including sheeters, slitters, and crepe streamer machines.
• Load and unload paper rolls using forklifts, clamp trucks, and overhead hoists.
• Thread materials through machines and adjust equipment settings as needed.
• Monitor equipment during production and make adjustments to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Perform quality checks, including measuring roll length, weight, and diameter.
• Maintain adequate supplies of packaging materials, adhesives, and other production materials.
• Complete production and quality documentation accurately.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and report maintenance concerns.
• Rotate duties and support team members to keep production moving.
• Identify and report product defects, equipment problems, and safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Participate in cross-training and continuous improvement activities.
• Follow all company safety procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and quality standards.

• Previous machine operating or manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Comfortable working with machinery, tools, and production equipment.
• Forklift, clamp truck, or overhead hoist experience is a plus.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
  
  Dependable, motivated, and willing to learn.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Competitive pay — $18.00–$22.00 per hour. (2nd Shift pay differential)
• Stable company — Join a family-owned organization with a long history of success.
• Meaningful work — Help produce sustainable paper and packaging solutions used by customers around the world.
• Sustainability-focused — Be part of a company committed to environmentally responsible products and manufacturing.
• Team environment — Work alongside people who value safety, quality, and collaboration.
• Training and development — Build your machine operation and manufacturing skills through hands-on training and cross-training.
• Comprehensive benefits — Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Company-Funded HRA Contributions, Company-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending & Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, and Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Coverage.

This is a hands-on manufacturing position. The role requires standing and walking throughout the shift, bending, reaching, and working around operating machinery and production equipment.

• Stand, walk, and move throughout the production facility for extended periods.
• Lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Safely operate tools, machinery, and material-handling equipment after completing required training and certification.
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