Machine Operator (Entry Level)

Thank you for your interest in becoming a team member at Yerecic Label!

Who we are:

Yerecic Label is a family owned company that is essential to the retail food supply chain as we manufacture the labels required to be on food packaging.

Since 1969, Yerecic Label has been committed to our team members' success and growth within the company. We are looking for motivated team members seeking a long term career at a company where learning, innovation and excellence are part of the everyday culture.

The job: (Various Shifts)

As a Machine Operator/Finisher for YL you will part of a three-person team that prints and prepares food labels for shipment to our customers. Finishers are responsible for operating machinery and equipment that process a large roll of labels into individual rolls per our customer specifications. In order to do this successfully you will need:

• Be comfortable in a fast past physically active environment. You will be on your feet and required to lift between 40-60 lbs. routinely.
• Have mechanical aptitude and experience working with machinery, equipment and hand tools
• Be our "last line of defense" with your great attention to detail

What we offer:

Starting Wage is $17.50/hour:

We offer a highly competitive pay scale that gives team members the ability to "*_earn more when you learn more_*." During a new team member's initial training period they will earn two $0.25/hour raises as they show competency in their role. Team members then have the ability to earn additional pay increases, if they choose to take advantage of training opportunities that prepare them for their next promotion.

Shift Differential $2.50/hour

At Yerecic Label we understand the challenges of some shifts, therefore we provide a $2.50 per hour shift differential on top of our already competitive starting wage.

Qualifications/Skills Required:

• A high school diploma.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to work all three shifts is preferred.
• Attention to detail and good mathematical skills.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• The team member is required to stand for their entire shift, bending and squatting is frequent as well.
• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is exposed to moving mechanical parts and must have physical dexterity to use hand tools.
• Repetitive actions that entail use of fingers, hands, arms and legs such as bending, stooping and lifting are required.
• Regular requirements of safely lifting, pushing, pulling up to 40 lbs and on occasion 55-60 lbs.
• Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines, inspect parts and identify color is also required.
• We cannot accommodate individuals with any level of color blindness.

Pre-Employment Testing:

At the time of the interview, Yerecic Label will conduct pre-employment testing to ensure that you are a good fit for our team. That testing will include:

• Color Vision
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Workplace Productivity

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New Kensington, PA 15068: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable working in a physically active, fast-paced environment?

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)
• Industrial equipment & machinery: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $18 - $20