Machine Operator
Sihl, Inc., Charleston, IL, United States
POSITION: Machine Operator
REPORTS TO: Site Manager
POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Full Time – Hourly Exempt
Job Summary
A Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and tending to an automated paper converting machine that performs the function of converting paper into rolls/sheets used in large/wide format paper product.
Duties/Responsibilities
Start machines and move controls to regulate and synchronize speed of machine components
Place rolls of paper on machine feed-tracks
Measure, space, and set cutters, according to product specifications.
Observe operation of various machines to detect and correct machine malfunctions such as improper cutting
Examine completed work to detect defects and verify conformance to work orders, and adjust machinery as
May bag and box product at the end of the line.
Required Skills/Abilities
Minimum 1-year, recent machine operation experience.
Able to read, write, and speak English fluently
Must be able to pass a basic math and measurements test
Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend, reach, and lift up to 50lbs
Must be able to work in non-climate-controlled building which may be quite cold in the winter and close to 100
Neatness and organizational skills are required.
Must be able to operate a manual pallet jack.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must pass a background check.
Physical Requirements
Physical Activities
Ability to stand for prolonged periods (frequently to constantly).
Ability to walk throughout the warehouse and production areas.
Ability to sit occasionally, including during forklift operation.
Ability to use hands to operate, handle, feel, position, and manipulate tools, controls, and materials.
Ability to reach with hands and arms in all directions.
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed.
Ability to communicate clearly (talk and hear) in a manufacturing environment.
No requirements for tasting or smelling.
Lifting & Material Handling
Ability to lift and/or move up to:
10 lbs
frequently
25 lbs
frequently
50 lbs
frequently
No lifting requirements above 100 lbs.
Vision Requirements
With or without corrective lenses:
Close vision
Distance vision
Color vision
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Work Environment – Non‑Climate‑Controlled Warehouse
Must be able to work in a
non‑air‑conditioned warehouse
, including exposure to
elevated indoor temperatures
, especially during summer months.
Warehouses commonly lack AC due to economic and structural limitations.
OSHA requires employers to manage heat as a recognized hazard under the
General Duty Clause
, even though AC is not required.
Exposure to:
Moving mechanical parts
Loud manufacturing noise
Periodic vibration
Forklift and equipment traffic
Occasional exposure to:
Fumes or airborne particles
Non‑weather‑related heat and humidity
Heat‑Related Expectations
Must be able to perform job duties safely in a hot environment while following heat‑illness prevention practices (hydration, breaks, early reporting of symptoms), consistent with OSHA‑recommended guidelines.
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REPORTS TO: Site Manager
POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Full Time – Hourly Exempt
Job Summary
A Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and tending to an automated paper converting machine that performs the function of converting paper into rolls/sheets used in large/wide format paper product.
Duties/Responsibilities
Start machines and move controls to regulate and synchronize speed of machine components
Place rolls of paper on machine feed-tracks
Measure, space, and set cutters, according to product specifications.
Observe operation of various machines to detect and correct machine malfunctions such as improper cutting
Examine completed work to detect defects and verify conformance to work orders, and adjust machinery as
May bag and box product at the end of the line.
Required Skills/Abilities
Minimum 1-year, recent machine operation experience.
Able to read, write, and speak English fluently
Must be able to pass a basic math and measurements test
Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend, reach, and lift up to 50lbs
Must be able to work in non-climate-controlled building which may be quite cold in the winter and close to 100
Neatness and organizational skills are required.
Must be able to operate a manual pallet jack.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must pass a background check.
Physical Requirements
Physical Activities
Ability to stand for prolonged periods (frequently to constantly).
Ability to walk throughout the warehouse and production areas.
Ability to sit occasionally, including during forklift operation.
Ability to use hands to operate, handle, feel, position, and manipulate tools, controls, and materials.
Ability to reach with hands and arms in all directions.
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed.
Ability to communicate clearly (talk and hear) in a manufacturing environment.
No requirements for tasting or smelling.
Lifting & Material Handling
Ability to lift and/or move up to:
10 lbs
frequently
25 lbs
frequently
50 lbs
frequently
No lifting requirements above 100 lbs.
Vision Requirements
With or without corrective lenses:
Close vision
Distance vision
Color vision
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Work Environment – Non‑Climate‑Controlled Warehouse
Must be able to work in a
non‑air‑conditioned warehouse
, including exposure to
elevated indoor temperatures
, especially during summer months.
Warehouses commonly lack AC due to economic and structural limitations.
OSHA requires employers to manage heat as a recognized hazard under the
General Duty Clause
, even though AC is not required.
Exposure to:
Moving mechanical parts
Loud manufacturing noise
Periodic vibration
Forklift and equipment traffic
Occasional exposure to:
Fumes or airborne particles
Non‑weather‑related heat and humidity
Heat‑Related Expectations
Must be able to perform job duties safely in a hot environment while following heat‑illness prevention practices (hydration, breaks, early reporting of symptoms), consistent with OSHA‑recommended guidelines.
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