Machine Operator

Location: New Caney, TX Position Summary & Fast-Track Compensation: GCP PAPER USA, Inc. is hiring Machine Operators to run automated paper-converting equipment. We offer clear pay advancement from day one, rapid wage progression, and 100% employer-paid benefits for all full-time team members. Month 1 (Training & Onboarding): $16.00 / hour Month 2: $18.00 / hour Month 3+: $20.00 / hour Why Join GCP PAPER USA? 100% Employer-Paid Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage are paid entirely by the company. 100% Employer-Paid Disability: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability at zero cost to you. Financial & Time Off: 401(k) retirement plan + Paid Time Off (PTO). Career Growth: Hands-on training on industrial equipment with a clear path to Senior Operator roles. Key Responsibilities: Equipment Operation: Set up, run, and monitor high-speed paper-converting machinery, including line embossers (gofrador), perforation assemblies, and core-making equipment (tubera). Quality & Inspections: Perform routine visual checks (autocalidades) to ensure finished products meet quality parameters. Basic Maintenance & Line Support: Check oil reservoirs, conduct basic lubrication checks, and assist technicians with mechanical format changeovers. Log Management: Complete daily production logs tracking scrap, uptime, and parameters; update plant visual whiteboards. Safety & Teamwork: Maintain a clean work area, identify station hazards, and communicate operational statuses across shifts. Qualifications & Requirements: Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred (Secundaria completa). Experience: Experience operating machinery in manufacturing, assembly, or industrial production environments preferred. Bilingual Preferred: Basic communication skills in English and Spanish are a plus. Physical Capabilities: Ability to stand and walk during 12-hour plant shifts, occasionally lift up to 50 lbs, and work safely around automated manufacturing equipment. Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr GCP Paper USA, Inc