Kanzaki Specialty Papers Inc., located in Ware, MA, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Oji Holdings Co., Ltd., the 4th largest paper company in the world. We produce direct thermal paper for the retail, logistics, medical, gaming, and industrial markets.
This is a Union position. Employees receive full benefits after introductory period, including health, dental, vision, paid vacation/sick time, paid holiday's, disability and life insurance, bonus program, and 401(k). Pre-employment drug test required. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Full-Time, starting at $21.01/hour after Introductory Period, Accrue 2 weeks vacation in one year
4 hours paid at overtime rate every shift (meaning you average at least $24.51/hr for each shift) and $1.30/hr Shift Differential when on Night Shift
Salary Range: $59k to $82k
Shift: Straight night shifts and positions rotating between day and night shifts are available
All shifts are 12 hours (Start time is 6:00 or 7:00 AM/PM to 6:00 or 7:00AM/PM). Employees typically work between 36-60 hours per week, with additional overtime hours frequently available.
Position Summary:
This position requires the candidate to work as one member of a three-person crew on either a paper coating or paper slitting machine.
Paper Coater Operator:
This position performs various duties to assist the Lead Operator in the set-up and operation of a coating machine including: set-up and operation of the unwind station; participating in changeovers; participating in set-ups and operations for product coating trials; and other similar duties necessary to produce a variety of thermal imaging products using water based coatings within established quality and quantity standards.
Paper Slitter Operator:
This position performs various duties to assist the Lead Operator in the set-up and operation of a paper slitting machine including: setting up paper slitter; labeling, marking, wrapping, and packaging finished cuts as per specifications; relocating incoming and outgoing rolls to and from the slitter; and other similar duties necessary to produce finished thermal paper rolls.
Qualifications:
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
High School Degree or equivalent
Experience with 12-hour shifts is a plus
Sometimes performs work in constricted spaces
Some manual lifting or moving of materials
Toleration of heavy industrial, high-speed machinery, odors, and dust.
Stand, walk in and around machinery and up and down stairs throughout 12-hour shift
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.81 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 60 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Ware, MA 01082: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person