Machine Operator

New Caney, TX

Full Time

Mid Level

Location:

New Caney, TX

Position Summary & Fast-Track Compensation:

GCP PAPER USA, Inc. is hiring Machine Operators to run automated paper-converting equipment. We offer clear pay advancement from day one, rapid wage progression, and 100% employer-paid benefits for all full-time team members.

Month 1 (Training & Onboarding): $16.00 / hour
Month 2: $18.00 / hour
Month 3+: $20.00 / hour

Why Join GCP PAPER USA?

100% Employer-Paid Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage are paid entirely by the company.
100% Employer-Paid Disability: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability at zero cost to you.
Financial & Time Off: 401(k) retirement plan + Paid Time Off (PTO).
Career Growth: Hands-on training on industrial equipment with a clear path to Senior Operator roles.

Key Responsibilities:

Equipment Operation: Set up, run, and monitor high-speed paper-converting machinery, including line embossers (gofrador), perforation assemblies, and core-making equipment (tubera).
Quality & Inspections: Perform routine visual checks (autocalidades) to ensure finished products meet quality parameters.
Basic Maintenance & Line Support: Check oil reservoirs, conduct basic lubrication checks, and assist technicians with mechanical format changeovers.
Log Management: Complete daily production logs tracking scrap, uptime, and parameters; update plant visual whiteboards.
Safety & Teamwork: Maintain a clean work area, identify station hazards, and communicate operational statuses across shifts.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred (Secundaria completa).
Experience: Experience operating machinery in manufacturing, assembly, or industrial production environments preferred.
Bilingual Preferred: Basic communication skills in English and Spanish are a plus.
Physical Capabilities: Ability to stand and walk during 12-hour plant shifts, occasionally lift up to 50 lbs, and work safely around automated manufacturing equipment.
Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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This position is located 100% on-site at our facility in New Caney, TX (77357). Are you able to reliably commute to this location for work?*

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This position requires 12-hour rotating shifts with the possibility of working overtime. Are you available and willing to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends and day/night rotations?*

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The role involves a demanding manufacturing environment, including standing/walking for extended periods, occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs, and working around floating paper dust and plant temperature fluctuations. Are you fully able to meet these physical and environmental conditions?*

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