Have you ever worked with paper, and do you like operating Cutting machines? How about earning 80 hours of paid vacation within your first year and working in a climate-controlled facility? The Cutter is the first step in the process of creating an envelope.
We are seeking a self-motivated person for our Walbridge facility near Rt 795/Tracy Rd only minutes from Toledo. In our envelope manufacturing facility, our Cutters transform rolls of paper into die cuts for envelope manufacturing by setting up and operating cutting machinery (AMC machines). In this role you will set up, maintain, and operate cutting machinery including robot and waste bailers. Other responsibilities are handling and loading/unloading recyclables and raw materials.
WHY WORK FOR WESTERN STATES?
Great opportunity with our 100+ year organization.In addition to working independently you will have the opportunity to earn 80 hours of PAID VACATION in your 1st year of employment as well as RAISES EVERY 90 DAYS based on performance until top rate is reached. Employees receive COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS,401k + COMPANY MATCH, and 9 PAID HOLIDAYS.
2nd shift 2:30pm-10:30pm Monday-Friday. Starting rate $18.00 + $0.75 shift premium - $18.75/hr
WHAT DOES MY WORKDAY LOOK LIKE IN THIS ROLE?
- Reads order jacket to determine specifications of order to be cut.
- Operates, sets up and adjusts AMC machines and robot that create the paper die cuts.
- Performs minor troubleshooting on machinery.
- Completes paperwork with attention to accuracy and detail.
- Bails, manages, and loads waste paper for recycling.
- Receives and unloads raw materials while driving a forklift
- Maintains housekeeping in work area.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,
- common fractions, and decimals. Ability to read and interpret ruler measurements.
- Attention to detail while meeting productivity standards in a fast paced environment
- Team player
- Punctuality
- Problem Solver
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Eager to learn, welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit
- Ability to stand and walk for an 8-hour shift
- Prior forklift experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior Manufacturing experience preferred.Summary Setups up and operates cutting machinery equipped to cut paper into sheets by performing the following job duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Reads order jacket to determine specifications of order to be cut.
- Installs dies, knives and/or blades in a variety of cutting equipment.
- Programs and makes adjustments to a variety of cutting equipment.
- Sets up and runs all cutting equipment in manufacturing.
- Performs minor maintenance tasks on machinery.
- Completes paperwork at end of tasks.
We are ahead of the curve, trendsetters in our markets and always "pushing the envelope"! We cultivate innovation, creativity and sustainability for future generations. This is an extraordinarily visionary, entrepreneurial and sales driven organization. When we hire externally, we seek individuals that bring high energy, adaptability, dependability, life experiences and a focus on achieving results to add to our high-performance culture. If this describes you, then please continue in our employment process and take the next steps to apply for one or more of our open positions and grow your career with us. We can't wait to see how you will #PlaceYourStampHere.
For over 110 years our most-valued resource is the team of people who work here. That's why Western States is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and promoting individual development.
Other details
- Job Family Factory
- Pay Type Hourly
- Travel Required No
- Travel % 0
- Telecommute % 0
- Required Education Equivalent Experience
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