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For more information on Budnick, please visit our website at www.budnick.com.\nPOSITION PURPOSE: Process and package orders according to quality work instructions on travelers using production equipment such as presses, rewind machines, spoolers, laminators, rewind tables, rotary and flatbed presses etc. producing production parts to required tolerances and specifications.\nQUANTITATIVE DATA: Continuous lifting, moving, standing, and handling of production materials and equipment. Must have the capability of lifting up to 55 lbs. intermittently throughout the shift. Sufficient manual dexterity to operate machine properly. Physical ability to do work requiring frequent stooping and bending. Sufficient vision acuity (corrected) to read instructions, operate machines, and visually inspect parts produced.\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:\nProcess orders according to quality work instructions, creating and updating work instructions when necessary.\nOperate production equipment and perform in-process quality inspections.\nUtilize company software to perform essential functions (ie: clocking in and out of jobs, finding location of material, moving material, etc.)\nPackage and load orders as per shipping instructions on traveler and work instructions, using pallet jack or forklift truck, ensuring proper paperwork accompanies the order.\nObserve and listen to the operation of equipment to diagnose malfunctions and to determine the need for adjustments or repairs, notify maintenance of any problems that arise.\nClean department machines and work area on a daily basis. Work as a team to ensure the entire production area is clean and clutter free.\nPerform duties safely and maintain a high level of safety awareness. Follow operation standards and all department policies and company directives.\nOTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:\nAssist in process improvements.\nAlert team leader to conditions that create delays or affect quality of production work in a timely manner.\nAssists with other projects and tasks as required by management.\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: All candidates must be able to read and write. A mechanical background is helpful. Strong attention to detail is needed. Machine operation experience helpful, but not required.\nEvening Shift Hours: 2:15pm – 12:45am, Monday – Thursday\nBENEFITS: Climate controlled work environment. We offer a full benefit package including the following that are paid 100% by the company: vacation, holidays, $25,000 of life insurance and short term and long term disability benefits. We also offer medical (premium cost shared with the company), dental & vision insurance and a 401K retirement plan with a company match of 25% of the 1st 6% the employee contributes.\nStarting Salary: $17.00-$20.00/hr. or higher depending on experience. Starting salary is dependent on experience and ability to pass a basic math test.\nInterested Candidates should apply on-line at www.budnick.com, under About Us - Careers.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour\nBenefits:\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nFlexible schedule\nHealth insurance\nHealth savings account\nLife insurance\nOn-the-job training\nPaid time off\nProfit sharing\nVision insurance\nWork Location: In person","company":"Budnick Converting","rawCompany":"budnick converting","city":"Columbia","state":"MO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-16T18:44:15.734Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9196.00","title":"Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders","slug":"paper-goods-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"51-9111.00","title":"Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders","slug":"packaging-and-filling-machine-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"51-4031.00","title":"Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"cutting-punching-and-press-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"}],"industries":[{"code":"333993","title":"Packaging Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"packaging-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"322299","title":"All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-converted-paper-product-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Machine Operator- Evening Shift","description":"Budnick Converting, Inc., headquartered in Columbia, IL (in the St. Louis, MO metropolitan area), is a privately held and female owned corporation. 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