Setup Operator

💰 SIGN-ON BONUS Earn up to $2,000.00!

Build Your Career with Western States

Withover 115 years of experience, Western States Envelope & Label Company has been family-owned since 1908 and is one of the largest envelope manufacturers in the United States. We're Hiring Set-Up Operators! Join our production team at ourclimate-controlled Butler, WI facility, just minutes from Milwaukee.

If you enjoyhands-on work, working with machinery, and solving problems, we'd love to have you join our team!

Apply today and start building your career with Western States!

SHIFTS AVAILABLE:

2nd shift: 2:30pm-10:30pm, Mon - Fri. - $21.00+ $1.50 Shit premium!

HERE'S WHAT MAKES WESTERN STATES A GREAT PLACE TO WORK:

• Competitive compensation: Regular pay raises and a comprehensive benefits package including 401k with company match.
• Work-life balance: 9 paid holidays to help you recharge and enjoy time with loved ones.
• Stability: Family-owned for over 117 years.
• Growth potential: Join a company with a long history and a commitment to employee development.

As a Set-Up Operator, you'll:

• Set up and operate manufacturing equipment
• Make machine adjustments to maintain quality
• Perform routine inspections
• Complete basic machine maintenance
• Troubleshoot mechanical challenges

QUALIFICATIONS

SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE IN THIS ROLE HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS

• Prior experience SETTING UP ORDERS on a machine specifically in a production/manufacturing facility 
• Manual dexterity 
• Strong initiative 
• Team player A
• bility to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior Manufacturing experience setting up production orders on a machine using hand tools preferred.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL FUNCTIONS

• Stamina & Mobility: Ability to stand and walk on concrete surfaces for the duration of a scheduled shift (8–12 hours). Must be able to frequently bend, reach, crouch, or stoop.
• Weight Requirements: Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally from floor to waist and waist to shoulder.
• Manual Dexterity: Constant repetitive grasping and fine motor manipulation of paper materials and machine components.
• Range of Motion: Frequent twisting of the torso and lifting above shoulder height.
• Sensory/Vision: Must possess tactile/touch sensitivity in hands and digits. Near and far visual acuity, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required for quality control and safe machine operation.
• Work Environment: Ability to perform these functions in a manufacturing environment that may include high noise levels, varying temperatures, and paper dust.