Machine Operator - Production

Production – Machine Operator ($21.80 - $27.00: pay depending on experience)

Burd & Fletcher – Independence, MO

We are a manufacturer of paperboard products from folding cartons to formed paperboard cups, in business for over 130 years and family owned.

Burd & Fletcher is now looking for experienced Machine Operators for 2nd and 3rd (2nd: Monday - Friday 3 pm-11 pm, 3rd: Sunday-Thursday 11 pm-7 am) positions scheduled for 40-hour work week, union job, may require mandatory overtime. We also offer medical & dental insurance (with routine vision care), Company-sponsored pension & life insurance, optional 401(k), weekly pay, holiday & vacation pay, raise after 30 days, possible opportunity for promotion within a year, & free covered parking.

A Machine Operator is commonly expected to know how his/her equipment operates and be able to identify and repair simple mechanical problems, like stalls or jams. Workers hired into this position will be trained to eventually operate various machines and learn processes related to manufacturing paperboard products. Mechanical and analytical skills are required for this job. Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred, but not required.

Job Function:

· Job Candidate must know and understand basic mechanical processes and equipment function principles, overall good mechanical aptitude.

· Maintain all necessary equipment and tools.

· Ensure work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.

· Identify quality issues.

· Documents production information on tally sheets and makes basic production entries into computer.

· Requires good written and verbal communication skills

Physical Demands:

· Regularly requires intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Physical strength and dexterity sufficient to perform the required task(s). Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more with assistance. Additional demands may be required.

· Requirements: Must be at least 18 years old & pass a background check.

Currently, we are only taking on-line applications, please submit your resume through the Indeed website. The candidates that fit the position, will be contacted for the next step in the application process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.80 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Have your worked for Burd & Fletcher before? Yes or No
• What shift are you most interested in, 2nd (M-F 3p-11p) or 3rd (Sun-Thur 11p-7a) or Open to any shift?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Machine Operation: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)
• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person