Polar Cutter Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

At 4over, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming to people of all backgrounds. Providing our employees with job training and opportunities for growth, development, and advancement. We take pride in fostering a safe environment for all employees in our climate-controlled plants. 

Summary: The Cutter Operator II is responsible for the setup, adjustment, and safe operation of all cutting equipment to prepare product to be packed, collated, or bound, ensuring the meeting of customer specifications, in accordance with company policies and procedures. 

Schedule: 1st shift, Monday - Friday, eight or more hours per day, five days per week based on business needs. Primary schedule will be 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM, or similar. Training may occur at other times.

Salary Range: $17.00-$19.00 Hourly. Compensation commensurate with experience.

At time, we are not engaging with agencies or third-party recruiters. Thank you for understanding.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and operate batching system to ensure the completion of assignments  

o Identify priority jobs to be completed  

o Review job tickets and strategically plan work processes to meet customer specifications for custom jobs  

• Collaborate with side cutter operators by communicating, inspecting and identifying order types 
• Troubleshoot machines, if possible, to resolve any problems and/or notify production management 

o Replace worn cutting blades with hand tools, as required  

o Set up job assignment specifications, obtain approval and run product once authorized by supervisor or Plant Manager 

o Monitor apparatus during run, adjust as needed to ensure adherence to specification including operating speed 

• Ensure completion of assignments by meeting quality/quantity specifications and requirements 
• Complete and process all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.  
• Regularly perform general housekeeping duties in your work area(s)  
• Adhere to all safety policies and protocols and maintain a safe working environment 
• Assist in cultivating an interdependent safety culture by reporting workplace hazards, related injuries, illnesses and or/near misses  to management immediately 
• Attend all department/company meetings 
• Wear all assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required.   
• Other duties as assigned  

For an extensive list of responsibilities, duties and physical demands/work environment please refer to the attached Job Description.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCES:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency
• Six months – one year of related experience with Polar or Saber cutting machines in a manufacturing environment

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

• Problem-Solving and Adaptability: Strong problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges, such as machine malfunctions, material shortages, or errors in print quality. Ability to adapt to new printing technologies or changes in production schedules, ensuring smooth operations despite changes.
• Time Management & Efficiency: Ability to manage multiple print jobs simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met without sacrificing quality. Organizing workflows, preparing materials in advance, and optimizing print runs for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in monitoring print jobs to ensure all details, such as color accuracy, image sharpness, and print placement, meet the required standards. Detecting small defects or inconsistencies during production and taking corrective action immediately.
• Communication Skills: Ability to read and understand corporate policies, job-related documents, and written/verbal instructions in English to ensure effective and compliant job performance.
• Strong foundational math skills, with the ability to perform basic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and efficient in managing time, with a proven ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks accurately.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• The job requires constant or frequent standing, walking, squatting, stopping, crouching and reaching 

• May require some kneeling and may require the use of feet to operate machinery 

• Frequent use of hands/fingers to operate machine and/or handle and grasp product 

• Frequent lifting or moving product weighing up to 50 pounds at, below or above shoulder level 

• Vision requirements: close vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and ability to see the differences between colors, shades, and brightness 

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