Grinder Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Machine Operator - Baler/Grinder

Lawrence Paper Company

Compensation: Starts at $25.01/hour

Location: Lawrence, KS

Shift: First Shift (5:00 AM – 2:00 PM)

With more than 140 years of experience producing paper and corrugated boxes for industrial and retail use and fulfilling packaging services across the Midwest, Lawrence Paper Company invites you to help write the future of our storied past.

Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and dependable Machine Operator to join our team. As a Machine Operator , you are responsible for physical work, including feeding machines, stacking units, and learning to operate machines that die cut, print, and glue corrugated paper.

Responsibilities

• Make neat bales.
• Operate hogger to hog up all unusable paper and corrugated scrap.
• Hand tie wax bale wires.
• Assist in two man feeds as necessary.
• Maintain accurate bale reports.
• Maintain inventories of bailing wire, wax tags, no wax tags, and scrap bales.
• Operate a forklift in a safe manner when necessary.
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Be proactive with maintenance of equipment.

Requirements

Qualifications

• At least one year of prior forklift experience required.
• Safety and quality focused.
• Must be dependable.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively with little supervision required.
• Must possess the ability to troubleshoot.
• Experienced in manufacturing, specifically in operating machinery, required.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Must be able to use simple math and use basic handheld measuring tools.

Benefits

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• FREE $10,000 Life & AD&D Insurance
• Additional Life Insurance (Self, Spouse, and Children)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401k with Company Match
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• Nine Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Discount Programs (Local and Corporate)

Lawrence Paper Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Wage information provided in this posting is an estimate and may vary based on experience, location, and internal equity. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and plan rules. The job description outlined in this posting is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to support business operations. Work hours, shifts, and scheduling needs listed in this posting are subject to change based on the operational needs. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of applicable pre-employment screenings, which may include background checks, drug testing, reference checks, and verification of credentials, in accordance with company policy and state/federal law.