Folding Machine Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Western States Envelope and Label Company brings over 115 years of experience to its clients, providing high-quality envelopes, labels, and packaging that meet and exceed expectations. Our machines can create envelopes from 1”x1" to 22”x27" in a variety of styles. Plus, we have over 150 million envelopes in inventory ready to ship immediately. Since opening for business in 1908, we have remained focused on our customers and employees. Goals, daily targets, invaluable employee input, and continuous improvement have made us one of the largest envelope companies in the United States!

Are you a hands-on problem solver? If you love tinkering with machinery and turning ideas into reality, this is your chance to shine in our climate-controlled facility. Do you have the mechanical ability but no chance for advancement, and no one will invest the time to train you? Are you looking for a Career and not just a job? APPLY with Western States, we will invest the time to train candidates for this role. We are looking for candidates with hands-on mechanical ability who have had experience setting up orders on machines AND hands-on troubleshooting machines in a production/manufacturing OR candidates with experience in an auto/fleet mechanic environment.

We seek a skilled and detail-oriented Order Setup Operator (Adjuster) to join our production team at our Walbridge plant just minutes from Perrysburg! This role ensures efficient and smooth operations by setting up and configuring machinery for production runs. This role involves operating all machines in the department, setting up work orders to specifications, troubleshooting, and performing daily maintenance and minor repairs on envelope folding machines.
 

SHIFT AVAILABLE
3rd Shift: 10:30pm - 6:30am Sun - Thr
Pay Rate: $22.00 + $2.00 shift premium = $24.00/hr

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

• Competitive compensation: Regular pay raises and a comprehensive benefits package including 401k with company match.
• Work-life balance: 10 PTO days in your first year and 9 paid holidays to help you recharge and enjoy time with loved ones.
• Growth potential: Join a company with a long history and a commitment to employee development.
• Stability: Family-owned company for over 100 years, since 1908!

As a key member of our Folding Department, you'll ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our machinery. Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing daily machine maintenance, changeovers, and set-ups.
• Inspecting products and making necessary mechanical adjustments to eliminate quality variations and address mechanical malfunctions.
• Troubleshooting minor operating difficulties using hand tools.
• Executing minor machine repairs.
• Operating all machines within the Folding Department.
• Examining work orders to determine production specifications.
• Inspecting product quality following established guidelines.
• Verifying order accuracy throughout production, including labeling, printing, and packaging.
• Performing machine wash-up and other general cleaning duties to maintain a tidy workspace.
• Accurately completing paperwork for labor, time, and quality tracking.
• Maintaining precise counts of envelopes for boxing, cartonizing, and palletizing.
• Neatly and uniformly packing envelopes into containers, keeping pace with machine speeds.
• Placing die-cut paper stacks into machine feeds and splicing paper rolls into web machine feeds.

• Prior experience operating a machine specifically in a production/manufacturing facility.
• Proven experience operating fast moving machines with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals is required.
• Strong ruler reading skills
• Manual dexterity
• Strong initiative
• Team player

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.