Machine Operator

Machine Operator

Walton, KY

Compensation Includes

• Starting Pay Rate of $21.06/hour
• Additional $1/hour shift differential pay for night shift

Available Shifts

• Days: 7am - 7pm
• Nights: 7pm - 7am

Responsibilities

• Operate paper bag production equipment to produce grocery bags, retails bags, and specialty paper bag products
• Perform routine inspections to ensure product quality standards for bag dimensions, print accuracy, glue application, and handle attachment are met; remove and report defects
• Set up machinery and confirm materials, such as paper rolls, ink, adhesives, and packaging supplies, are prepared before production begins
• Read and verify production orders to ensure accuracy
• Monitor equipment during operation and report any issues with jams, print defects, mechanical issues, etc. promptly
• Complete daily production and quality documentation
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work area, ensuring equipment and tools are stored safely and production waste is managed properly
• Follow all safety policies and procedures to support a safe workplace for everyone

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or applicable work experience
• At least one year of experience in a manufacturing work environment
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen
• Ability to work 12 hour day and night rotating shift
• Work overtime as required
• Satisfactorily completes training courses as determined by management
• Ability perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation

Physical Requirements

Requirements include, but are not limited to (all times are approximate):

• Sitting (1-2 hours)
• Standing (constantly - 12 hours or more)
• Walking (constantly 12 hours or more)
• Lifting (regularly/constantly):
• 0-10 lbs. (8-10 hours)
• 10-20 lbs. (8-10 hours)
• 20-50 lbs. (8-10 hours)
• 50-100 lbs. (8-10 hours)
• 100 lbs. or more (never)
• Carrying (regularly/constantly): o 10-20 lbs. (8-10 hours) o 20-50 lbs. (8-10 hours) o 50-100 lbs. (8-10 hours) o 100 lbs. (never)
• Pushing (often - 8-10 hours or more)
• Pulling, Twisting, Climbing (often - each 8-10 hours)
• Balancing (regularly/constantly)
• Stooping, Kneeling, Crawling (often - each 1-3 hours)
• Reaching, Grasping, Repetitive Motions (regularly/constantly each 8-10 hours)