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Machine Operator Needed for Cardboard & Label Manufacturing Company in Wayne, NJPlease apply, and can start within the same week! No experience needed, prior machine operating experience preferred!
Location: Wayne, NJTrain on First Shift for 3-4 Weeks: 6am-2:30pm (Monday-Friday)
Move to 2nd Shift: 2pm-10:30pm (Monday-Friday)
Pay: $21/hour; Overtime: $31.50/hour (overtime is available)
Job Functions: Verifies that correct job is running based on production schedule Adjusts forming bars to accommodate size of box to be shaped (perform make-ready) Fills glue pots with adhesive and positions rollers to dispense glue onto paperboard Observes machine operation to detect malfunction and inspects cartons for flaws Make mechanical adjustments on machines Moves around Finishing Helpers to keep all glue lines adequately staffed Verify based on production needs that Finishing area is properly stocked with supplies and coordinates with Purchasing to bring supplies inComplete Daily Management boards as required including root cause and corrective action plans Feeds cartons into machine bed Continually keeps machine feed filled with paper cartons while machine is running Communicates with operators/forklift drivers to ensure there is an ample supply of die cut cartons available to be fed into gluer Picks up cartons from conveyor and stacks it into cases Check cartons for quality and excessive glue Able to clear the line when machine gets jammed with the Carton PackVerify pallet labels for accuracy
Background / Experience: Manufacturing experience preferred
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have excellent attendance, be able to work independently and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Some prior production experience preferred Must be mechanically inclined Good attitude, willing to learn and grow, strong teamwork and partnership, good attendance, flexibility with hours Ideal if the candidate is bi-lingual Once fully trained, the individual will be expected to lead/handle the job functions as noted below. Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wayne, NJ.
Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.
Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Wayne, NJ.

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