Manufacturing Machine Operator

SIGN-ON BONUS Earn up to $2,000.00!

With over 115 years of experience, Western States Envelope & Label Company has been family-owned since 1908 and is one of the largest envelope manufacturers in the United States.

We're Hiring Set-Up Operators! Join our production team at our climate-controlled facility in Butler, WI, just minutes from Milwaukee.

If you enjoy hands-on work, working with machinery, and solving problems, we'd love to have you join our team! Whether you have previous machine experience or are eager to learn new skills, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Apply today and start building your career with Western States!

SHIFTS AVAILABLE:2nd shift: 2:30pm-10:30pm, Mon - Fri.

- $21.00+ $1.50 shift premium!3rd

Shift: 10:30pm-6:30am, Sun Thurs- $21.00 + $2.00 shift premium!

HERE'S WHAT MAKES WESTERN STATES A GREAT PLACE TO WORK:

Competitive compensation:
Regular pay raises and a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) with company match.

Work-life balance:
Enjoy 9 paid holidays each year to recharge and spend time with loved ones.

Stability:
Join a family-owned company with a long history of success.

Growth opportunities:
Build your skills and grow your career with a company committed to employee development.

AS A SET-UP OPERATOR, YOU'LL:

Set up and operate manufacturing equipment.

Make machine adjustments to maintain product quality and consistent production.

Perform routine equipment inspections.

Complete basic machine maintenance.

Troubleshoot mechanical issues to keep production running smoothly.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES FOR THIS ROLE HAVE THE FOLLOWING

SKILLS:

Machine setup experience:
Previous experience setting up machines for production in a manufacturing facility.

Manual dexterity:
Ability to handle tools, materials, and machine components with precision.

Strong initiative:
Self-motivated with the ability to identify and address issues.

Teamwork:
Ability to work collaboratively with others to meet production goals.

Basic math skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Prior Manufacturing experience setting up production orders on a machine using hand tools preferred.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL FUNCTIONS Stamina & Mobility:
Ability to stand and walk on concrete surfaces for the duration of a scheduled shift (8–12 hours). Must be able to frequently bend, reach, crouch, or stoop.

Weight Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally from floor to waist and waist to shoulder.

Manual Dexterity:
Constant repetitive grasping and fine motor manipulation of paper materials and machine components.

Range of Motion:
Frequent twisting of the torso and lifting above shoulder height.

Sensory/Vision:
Must possess tactile/touch sensitivity in hands and digits. Near and far visual acuity, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required for quality control and safe machine operation.

Work Environment:
Ability to perform these functions in a manufacturing environment that may include high noise levels, varying temperatures, and paper dust.