Entry Level Machine Operator

Position: Entry-Level/Trainee Machine Operator

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Schedule: Full-Time | Daytime and Nighttime Shifts Available

Pay: Starting pay $17.00-$19.00 per hour plus $2.00 per hour night shift differential

Are you eager to learn new skills, grow your career, and be part of a supportive team?

At Roses Southwest Papers, we’re looking for Entry-Level Machine Operators who are enthusiastic about learning and developing mechanical skills. If you're a quick learner, enjoy working with your hands, and want to be part of an innovative production team, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do

As an Entry-Level Machine Operator, you’ll receive hands-on training to develop the skills needed to keep our production lines running efficiently. You’ll be responsible for:

• Learning how to set up and operate machines according to company procedures.
• Applying your training to troubleshoot and resolve basic mechanical issues.
• Inspecting products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Collaborating with your team to achieve daily production goals.
• Adapting to new processes and technologies that improve operations.

What We're Looking For

You don’t need prior machine operation experience! We’re looking for candidates who are:

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Willing to Learn: Eager to acquire new technical and mechanical skills through on-the-job training.
• Quick Learner: Able to quickly understand and apply new concepts and procedures.
• Mechanical inclination: You have a natural talent for understanding how machines, tools, and mechanical systems work. You have a curious mindset and can be driven to take things apart, analyze components, and figure out how they function. You excel at troubleshooting and solving technical problems, especially through hands-on experience.
• Team-Oriented: Thrive in a team environment where collaboration and communication are essential.
• Adaptable: Comfortable with innovation, new technology, and changing procedures.
• Problem Solver: Enjoy troubleshooting and resolving challenges with guidance.
• Reliable & Flexible: Willing to work different shifts and overtime when needed to meet production demands.
• Education: High School Degree or equivalent required.
• Qualifications: Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Why Join Us?

At Roses Southwest Papers, we invest in our employees and their future. Here’s what we offer:

• Comprehensive Training Programs: Learn from experienced mentors and advance your technical skills.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Start as an entry-level operator and grow into advanced roles or leadership positions.
• Team Environment: Be part of a supportive, collaborative team where your contributions are valued.
• Competitive Pay: Enjoy fair wages, overtime opportunities (starting pay $17.00-$19.00 per hour plus $2.00 per hour night shift differential + Pay increases for machine operator certification)
• Benefits: additional benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, paid time off, short and long term disability and paid holidays.
• Innovation: Work with state-of-the-art automated equipment that keeps us at the forefront of the paper manufacturing industry.
• Great Schedule: Enjoy a predictable schedule with a rotating 3 days on/3 days off shift pattern (12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM or 7:00 PM–7:00 AM)

Ready to Start Your Career with Us?

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We look forward to meeting candidates who are excited to grow, learn, and succeed with us!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment drug screening?
• This position requires working 12-hour shifts on a rotating 3-day on, 3-day off schedule. Are you able and willing to commit to this schedule?
• This role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, and repetitive movements throughout a 12-hour shift. Are you physically able to meet these job demands?

Ability to Commute:

• Albuquerque, NM 87102 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Albuquerque, NM 87102: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person