Machine Operator

Position:
Machine Operator (1st and 2nd shifts) ABOUT US

Packaging Services Industries, Inc., began production in 1976 and represents a family of privately owned businesses located in Maryland (MD) and Pennsylvania (PA). Since our inception, PSI has expanded to three plants, located in the Mid‑Atlantic region and is staffed by over 350 employees. We feel this progress is directly attributed to our philosophy: to tailor our products to meet our customers' needs and to provide exemplary customer service – always with product guarantee!

We believe our success depends on satisfying the customer and establishing a long record of performance that provides our customers with the quality they expect.

The PSI Group in Williamsport MD, a leading manufacturer of corrugated boxes, is seeking Machine Operators to join our 1st and 2nd shift teams. Machine Operators set up and operate the machines safely to produce our specialty products.
These are Full Time positions that do not require the ability to work rotating shifts
. Core schedule for 1st shift is Monday through Thursday 5:00 am to 2:30 pm (includes 30 minute unpaid lunch) and Friday 5:00 am to 9:00 am. Core schedule for 2nd shift is Monday through Thursday 3:30 pm to 1:30 am. Both shifts require the ability to work occasional overtime as needed.

• Ensure the safe operation of all machinery and adhere to all safety rules and initiatives.
• Oversee machine operations to ensure minimal downtime and excellent finished product quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues that happen.
• Maintain proper documentation and machine entries for each job.

• Safety first mentality.
• Mechanical skills.
• Basic knowledge of industrial machinery.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team oriented approach.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Above average organizational skills and detail orientation.
• Ability to enter product specifications into the computers.
• Ability to handle physical workload, up to 50 pounds, standing for the majority of the shift.
• Strong troubleshooting experience.
• Basic math skills required (fractions, decimals, addition, subtraction, division, multiplication).

PSI offers an excellent benefits package to full time employees, including:

• Choice of two medical plans (single and family), dental, vision, company‑paid life insurance, voluntary short‑term disability, voluntary long‑term disability, voluntary supplemental life insurance, critical illness coverage, voluntary accident insurance. Benefits eligibility is first of the month after 60 days of employment.
• 401K plan with employer match available.
• Paid holidays.
• PTO (combination of vacation, sick and personal) after 90 days of employment.

Starting pay range is $21.00 – $22/hr with opportunity for overtime dependent upon business needs.

To be successful in these positions, you must be willing to make a commitment of time and effort to become part of a team producing quality corrugated boxes in a safe, drug‑free environment. Experience in operating manufacturing machines is a requirement. In addition to a competitive pay and benefit package, PSI offers an opportunity for advancement in a rewarding work environment.