Contract Polar Cutter Machine Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description
Unbox your potential
McNairn Packaging converts paper rolls into disposable food packaging used by major food brands and supermarkets across the U.S. - from wrappers for Boar's Head and Sysco to packaging for Dunkin' and Texas Roadhouse.
We're currently hiring Machine Operators across multiple machine types and every shift at our Westfield, MA facility. Rather than applying to a specific opening, tell us your experience, skillset, and shift preference - we'll match you to the role and schedule that fits.
Machines - what you will be working with
Machine
Machine Type
Starting
Pay
Top
Pay
What You'd Do
Experience Required
Waxer Trainee
Entry
$19.20/hr
$23.03/hr
Learn to prepare, clean, inspect, and assemble wax patterns or materials used in production, while following quality standards and safe operating procedures.
None
Cutter
Machine I
$19.20/hr
$23.03/hr
Sets up and operators a cutting machine to cut large sheets into smaller sheets, packing and palletizing them.
1 year of manufacturing experience
Interfolder
Machine II
$22.74/hr
$27.26/hr
Sets up and operates interfolder machines to fold, stack and package paper products.
1 year machine operator experience
Sheeter
Machine II
$22.74/hr
$27.26/hr
Operates and monitors sheeting equipment that converts large rolls of paper or material into accurately sized sheets, ensuring quality, efficiency, and safe production.
1 year machine operator experience
Sleeter
Machine II
$22.74/hr
$27.26/hr
Sets up and operates sleeter machines to cut large rolls of paper, film, foil, or other materials into smaller rolls or widths according to customer specifications, while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.
1 year machine operator experience
Slitter
Machine II
$22.74/hr
$27.26/hr
Sets up and operates slitting machines to cut large rolls of paper, film, foil, or other materials into smaller rolls or widths according to customer specifications, while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.
1 year machine operator experience
Bag Machine
Machine III
$22.74/hr
$27.26/hr
Sets up and operates bag-making equipment to produce bags to customer specifications, while monitoring quality, making machine adjustments, and ensuring safe, efficient production.
Flexographic printing experience preferred
Waxer Operator
Machine IV
$24.80/hr
$29.79/hr
Operates wax-coating or wax-processing equipment, applies or forms wax coatings/patterns to product specifications, and performs quality checks to ensure consistent production standards.
Flexographic printing experience preferred
Pay is starting rate; consistent with applicable law, actual offer is based on skills, qualifications, and experience. ACR reserves the right to modify pay ranges at any time.
Shift Options
Shift
Days
Hours
Shift Differential
1st / Day
Mon-Fri
7:00am - 3:00pm
None
2nd / Evening
Mon-Fri
3:00pm - 11:00pm
+$0.75/hour
3rd / Midnight
Sun-Thu
11:00pm - 7:00am
+$1.00/hour
Weekend
Sat-Sun + Fri or Mon
7:00am - 7:00pm
+$1.70/hour (Sat/Sun); applicable weekday differential on the extra Fri or Mon shift
Rotating Days
4 days on/4 days off
6:00am - 6:00pm
Shift differential applies for hours worked per shifts above
Rotating Nights
4 days on/4 days off
6:00pm - 6:00am
Shift differential applies for hours worked per shifts above
What You'll Need to Be Successful

• Able to read and understand manufacturing orders (MOs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and other written work instructions; basic math and computer skills
• Excellent mechanical ability and manual dexterity - ability to use hand tools highly preferred
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Non-temperature-controlled environment
• Pull, push, lift, move, and adjust products/materials up to 50 lbs.
• Periods of long standing, walking, and consistent lifting
• Work with sharp tools; hearing protection, eye protection, and steel-toed shoes required
• Safety, hygiene, and cleanliness strictly enforced

Pre-Hire Process
Employment offers are contingent on completion of a Criminal Background Check, Physical, and Drug Screening. Due to the nature of machinery and equipment in the facility, ACR and all subsidiaries' Drug Screenings are inclusive of Marijuana, regardless of your state's laws on medicinal and recreational usage.
Equal Opportunity
ACR is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
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