Machine Operator Trainee

Roses understands that our success depends on the talents and dedication of our employees, and we strive to provide an environment in which our employees can succeed and grow.

Roses Southwest Papers, Inc. (RSWP) is a family owned and operated minority business located in Albuquerque, NM. We specialize in the production of paper products for the away-from-home market. For the past 30 years, we have served some of the nation’s largest restaurant chains and redistributors. RSWP understands that our success depends on the talents and dedication of our employees, and we strive to provide an environment in which our employees can succeed and grow. RSWP is a 24/7 operation and employees routinely work any shift assigned.

Key activities:

Place rolls of paper on machine feed tracks and thread paper though slitter and forming rollers.

Start machines and move controls to regulate tension on pressure rolls, to synchronize speed of machine components and to adjust temperature of glue.

Monitor operation of machine to detect and correct malfunctions such as improper forming.

Examine completed work to detect defects and conformation to product specifications; adjusting machinery as necessary to correct production problems.

Stack and palletize cases of finished product, transport to shrink wrapper; bar code and scan to track daily production.

Successful candidate must be a reliable and responsible individual. Candidate needs to have experience in manufacturing or construction machine operation. Shifts are routinely 12 hours. Position reports directly to the shift supervisor. Schedule hours will normally be 3 days on with 3 days off as a rotation schedule. This could be a day or night position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent degree

• Prior experience in the manufacturing environment or familiarity working with tools

Skills:

• Watching gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

• Controlling operation of equipment or machinery

• Conducting inspections of products to evaluate quality

• Initiative and attention to detail

• Sense of urgency as it relates production

Benefits include: Major Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), Life Ins, STD & LTD, Vacation & Holidays. EOE