Polar Cutter Operator Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Shift: 2nd or 3rd Shift

Pay: Starting pay ranges from $21.00/hr. to $26.00/hr.

**Monthly Bonus Payouts: earn up to $1.50 more per hour for every hour worked (including OT)

Previous experience with cutting machines REQUIRED. MAX starting pay for candidates with experience on the same machines that we have (validated through working interview with Cutting Trainer and screening by Cutting Supervisor).

The ideal candidate for our Cutting Machine Operator position should possess:

• A great deal of physical stamina as you will be lifting and jogging large stacks of sheeted paper consistently throughout an 8-hour workday.
• Strong attention to detail as measurements and cuts must be accurate and precise.
• A high level of critical thinking and problem-solving skills when run-time adjustments need to be made.

**We provide 4 to 6 weeks of on-the-job training to ensure our Cutting Machine Operators are set up for success. Training will occur on 1st shift.

As a Polar / Straight Knife Cutter your primary responsibilities will be to:

• Convert sheets of paper to die cut blanks using a Polar / Straight Knife Cutter.
• Set-up and program jobs according to specifics listed in the work order.
• Lift and jog large stacks of sheeted paper to get air in the layers before placing on cutting machine.
• Cut paper at standard rate times to ensure production quotas are met.
• Lubricate and grease the press.
• Perform press safety checks.
• Check quality after first cut and make necessary adjustments.
• Unload cut blanks from machine onto table, separate cut blanks from waste, discard waste and any cuts of poor quality.
• Transfer stacked cut blanks from table on to skid (will be sent to Folding Department and made into finished product).
• Follow all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications Standards:

• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours per shift
• Ability to lift large stacks of sheeted paper consistently throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Must be able to accurately read a ruler and do basic match calculations.
• Must be able to identify different types, color, and gauge of paper.
• Ability to work quickly and safely.
• Must possess a great attitude and strong work ethic.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must complete a background check and drug screen.

JBM’s FAIR CHANCE PROGRAM IS IDEAL FOR CANDIDATES WHO WANT TO:

• work for a family-owned company that's passionate about second chance hiring and doesn't judge people based upon their past.
• find a job they can make into a long-term career through advancement opportunities.
• work at a recovery friendly workplace that's supportive of their sobriety.
• work overtime in order to pay off fines/fees/debt and become financially stable.
• feel like they fit in and are accepted by their co-workers and employer.
• work for a company that will come along side and support them on their journey of becoming the best version of themselves!

JBM’s FAIR CHANCE program provides people with criminal backgrounds the employment and career advancement opportunities they need to be successful! ***violent crimes against women/children and crimes sexual in nature are not eligible for hire at this time.

JBM offers Team Members resources to help overcome many of the challenges and barriers that come with having a criminal background. Some of these resources include:

• TWO Full time Better Lives Coaches
• Financial Peace Coach
• Connections to felon-friendly housing
• Transportation assistance
• Peer Mentor Support Group

JBM also offers wellness perks such as:

• Gym membership reimbursement
• Fresh fruit from Jungle Jim's
• Vegetables from the JBM Garden

Benefits:

• 401(k) and 401(k) match
• Life insurance
• Health, Dental, and Vison Insurance
• Health savings account
• Employee discounts to theme parks, zoo, hotels and more
• Paid time off, vacation and purchased vacation
• 7 paid holidays
• Parental leave: maternity and paternity
• Professional development classes
• Referral program: $1000 per referral

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must be able to meet the physical demands of the job with little to no assistance.

Cutters must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or 25 pounds regularly during an 8-hour shift, have the ability to stand regularly and walk during an 8-hour shift, and are occasionally required to sit, climb, stoop, kneel, or crouch during an 8-hour shift.

• Standing = Constant
• Crouching / bending / stooping = Frequent
• Walking, climbing stairs = Constant
• Climbing stairs = Occasional
• Reaching = Frequent
• Grasping = Constant
• Pushing / pulling pallets of blanks weighing in excess of 1200 LBs = Frequent
• Near vision = Constant
• Far vision = Occasional
• Hearing = Constant
• Talking = Frequent
• Lifting / Carrying (# lbs.) - Drums @ 500 LBs, Packaging in excess of 40 LBS = Frequent
• Keyboarding = Rarely