Machine Operator Operator Jobs in Sumter, SC (NOW HIRING)

Where you will work

We are excited to announce the opening of a new production facility in Columbia, South Carolina, with operations expected to begin by the end of October. This is a unique opportunity to join our team during an exciting phase of growth and help shape the success of a brand-new site from the ground up.

At Manchester Industries, a Clearwater Paper Company, we provide unparalleled service and the best solutions in Paperboard Sales, Sheeting, and Distribution. Since 1978, we have helped our customers meet the daily demands of the commercial printing, publishing, point of purchase display, specialty packaging, and folding carton industries.

Through innovation and continual improvement in precision converting technology, we provide prime paperboard grades from leading mills to paper merchants and packaging companies. With vast inventories at Manchester’s 5 strategic locations: Pennsylvania, Indiana, Michigan, South Carolina, and Texas, we maintain 14 precision sheeters, 9 guillotine trimmers, 4 carton packing lines, and 2 slitter rewinders within 450,000 combined square feet of manufacturing and warehousing space.

The goal of Manchester Industries is to provide an exceptional service platform with our staff of committed employees. Through working with customers and suppliers together, we can find profitable and proficient solutions in this ever-changing marketplace.

We offer competitive starting pay with increases after 6 months and 12 months of employment, with good performance. Shift differential for working 2nd and 3rd shifts. Benefits eligibility as of the 31st day of employment.

What you will do
The Machine Operator is responsible for producing high-quality sheets of paper or rolls that meet and exceed company standards and customer specifications.  This position may require flexing between equipment types to meet production demands.   The employee in this position must be able to work with minimal supervision and communicate effectively with both production and office personnel.

• Collaborate with operations and logistics personnel in an effort to ensure proper materials are staged to meet production demands
• Correctly set up equipment prior to operations, ensuring setting will result in meeting qualification specifications and production requirements including but not limited to, setting up slitters, pilers, web tension settings, curler bars, brakes, core cutters, and other key operating components.
• Properly enter order information and consumption of materials into the manufacturing process; properly handle discrepant materials and the return of unused materials
• Accurately create tags, complete paperwork, and follow special instructions associated with the order
• Work with leadership team to prioritize deliveries
• Hold self and others to high level of safety standards, ensuring workplace safety policies are upheld and safety rules are followed (lockout/tagout procedures, safe driving practices, appropriate PPE, etc.)
• Participate as needed in safety incidents and help investigate root cause
• Maintain a clean working environment by complying with procedures and housekeeping responsibilities, properly disposes of waste
• Operate, maintain, and inspect equipment to ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations, procedural reporting, and safety requirements
• Act in a manner consistent with company values and attitudes
  

What you will need
To be successful in this position, we are looking for candidates with the following:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required)
• Completion of a pre-employment assessment immediately upon application 
• Minimum 2 years continuous full-time work experience (required)
• Industrial production or operator experience (preferred)
• Strong communication skills
• Able to perform and understand basic mathematical calculations
• Able to read and use a tape measure
• Understand and comply with all manufacturing safety procedures including personal protective equipment (required)
• Able to work in a physically demanding environment including temperature extremes, loud noise, avoiding slipping, tripping, and falling hazards
• Physically capable of manual labor that includes bending, walking, sitting, and climbing in and around machinery and equipment for entire 8-hour shift
• Able to lift, up to 40 lbs frequently, between 40 and 50 lbs occasionally, over 50 lbs minimally. When lifting 50 lbs and above, Operator will use team lifting and overhead crane assistance.
• Work environment includes exposure to compressed air, steam, lubrication oil, dust, and hydraulic fluid.
• Able to work an 8-hour shift Monday-Friday. Able to work overtime as needed, including weekends and Holidays.

Applying to this position requires completion of a pre-employment assessment that can be taken online. Please ensure you have completed this assessment in order to be considered for this opportunity.

Total Rewards Detail

We prioritize an exceptional workplace experience, offering a comprehensive total reward package. Compensation ranges and starting pay are estimates based on market data.  Actual offers account for internal equity and the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and more, generally begin after 30 days.

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