Machine Operator - Entry Level

Diploma Cover Services Operator

This position entails the individual to collaborate in the day-to-day functions of the Diploma Cover Services department by effectively operating machinery in an organizing and efficient manner to achieve the company safety, productivity, and quality standards.

Duties

• Safely and effectively operate one or more bindery machines.
• Set up, operate, breakdown, and perform preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Validate stock accuracy and quality consistency within the production run and report issues as required.
• Identify mechanical issues, troubleshoot, and perform and/or assist with necessary repairs.
• Investigate discrepancies in production standards and collaborate with team members to work toward quick resolution.
• Prepare and verify stock, supplies, and production materials.
• Accurately record material usage and production numbers.
• Assist with all other tasks as assigned, requested, or necessitated.

Requirements

• Minimum of High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Must demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in presswork, bindery, production and/or quality assurance is preferred but not required.
• Existing Forklift certification preferred but not required.
• Reliable transportation for timely work attendance.
• Physically able to stand for long periods of time.
• Physically able to push/pull/lift/carry supplies and various works in progress of at least 35-50 pounds.
• Physically able to bend/kneel/walk/stand, in tandem with cart, stepstools or rolling ladders, to access supplies and various works in progress or other materials as needed in storage rooms or production areas.
• Fine motor skills, including, but not limited to, the full, complete use of and muscle control required to make precise hand movements, relative to tasks requiring hand-eye coordination, muscle coordination and dexterity.

General Expectations

• Ability to quickly learn and appropriately utilize internal applications and knowledge bases as needed for timely completion of daily tasks.
• Ability to read, process and follow written directions and procedures.
• Ability to begin, continue, or find work without needing to be told or encouraged to do so.
• Ability to maintain focus and concentration for long periods of time on computer- (seated) or machine-related (standing) tasks.
• Ability to maintain routine and predictability in dynamic and open manufacturing warehouse environment.
• Ability to prioritize, accomplish goals within set timeframes, and maintain required metrics as per job specifications.
• Ability to work in concert with a team or independently, with or without direct supervision/guidance as needed.
• Ability to self-manage and multi-task while making fact-based or historically valid and justifiable decisions.
• Ability to assist, support, or work in close and harmonious relationships with all inter- and intra-departmental personnel as needed or requested.
• Good vision, with or without corrective lenses, to sustain adequate visual focus over a period of time.
• Ability to consistently comply with established procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area as per company and/or OSHA Standards.

Compensation and Benefits

• Full-Time, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm with mandatory weekday or weekend overtime as needed.
• Competitive hourly wage with opportunities for advancement.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance based upon length of service qualifications.
• Retirement plan with company matching based upon length of service qualifications.
• Paid sick- and annual-leave based upon length of service qualifications.
• Partial paid holidays based upon length of service qualifications.

For over 35 years, Paradigm, Inc. has proven to be a unique, successful, and dynamic company with a reputation of being the best in our industry. A positive attitude, proven work ethic and a desire to learn and surpass expectations are what you will find in our current employees. We seek hard workers with dependable transportation who possess the same ambition, attitude, integrities, desire and required skills to join our team.

Simply stated, we want you to be successful: we therefore make every effort to quantify a candidate's suitability before an offer of employment is extended. Hence, interviewing at Paradigm is a multi-stage process.

Prior to start of employment, successful candidates must pass a drug or illegal substance screening and are subject to a national criminal background check. Your cooperation and full disclosure during these evaluations are strongly recommended. The discovery at any time of withheld information material to past employment, legal status, or criminal conviction will render a candidate ineligible for employment or may cause an active employee to be subject to discipline, up to and including, employment termination.