Machine Operator Trainee

_This position entails training in machine operation, maintenance and repair while serving as a support role performing various functions in our Diploma Cover Services department.
_ *Description* A national manufacturing and software company located in the Virginia Beach area is seeking dependable individuals eager to build a career in a fast paced and friendly team-oriented environment.
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational and time management skills are a must.
*Duties* * Candidate must demonstrate a high aptitude for learning and strong problem-solving skills.
* Assist in the safe operation of one or more bindery machines.
* Assist in the set-up, breakdown, clean-up, and/or maintain machinery as required.
* Validate stock accuracy and quality consistency within the production run.
* Effectively collaborate with coworkers of similar or differing levels of authority, within own and other departments.
* Assist with all other tasks as assigned, requested, or necessitated.
*Requirements* * Minimum of High School Diploma or G.
E.
D.
equivalent.
* Reliable transportation for timely work attendance required.
* Physically able to stand for long periods of time.
* Physically able to push/pull/lift/carry supplies and various works in progress of at least 35-50 pounds.
* Physically able to bend/kneel/walk/stand, in tandem with cart, stepstools or rolling ladders, to access supplies and various works in progress or other materials as needed in storage rooms or production areas.
* Fine motor skills, including, but not limited to, the full, complete use of an muscle control required to make precise hand movements, relative to tasks requiring hand-eye coordination, muscle coordination and dexterity.
*General Expectations* * Ability to quickly learn and appropriately utilize internal applications a knowledge bases as needed for timely completion of daily tasks.
* Ability to read, process and follow written directions and procedures.
* Ability to begin, continue, or find work without needing to be told or encouraged to do so.
* Ability to maintain focus and concentration for long periods of time on computer- (seated) or machine-related (standing) tasks.
* Ability to maintain routine and predictability in dynamic and open manufacturing warehouse environment.
* Ability to prioritize, accomplish goals within set timeframes, and maintain required metrics as per job specifications.
* Ability to work in concert with a team or independently, with or without direct supervision/guidance as needed.
* Ability to self-manage and multi-task while making fact-based or historically valid and justifiable decisions.
* Ability to assist, support, or work in close and harmonious relationships with all inter- and intra-departmental personnel as needed or requested.
* Good vision, with or without corrective lenses, to sustain adequate visual focus over a period of time.
* Ability to maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area as per company and/or OSHA Standards.
*Compensation and Benefits* * Full-Time, Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm with mandatory weekday or weekend overtime as needed.
* Competitive hourly wage with opportunities for advancement.
* Medical, dental and vision insurance.
* Retirement plan with company match.
* Paid sick- and annual-leave.
* Partial paid closed holidays.
*Additional Information and Signature* For over 32 years, Paradigm, Inc.
has proven to be a unique, successful, and dynamic company with a reputation of being the best in our industry.
A positive attitude, proven work ethic and a desire to learn and surpass expectations are what you will find in our current employees.
We seek hard workers with dependable transportation who possess the same ambition, attitude, integrities, desire and required skills to join our team.
Simply stated, we want you to be successful: we therefore make every effort to quantify a candidate’s suitability before an offer of employment is extended.
Hence, interviewing at Paradigm is a multi-stage process.
Included in our evaluations are at least two site visits, question and answer panels, skill, and personality assessments.
Prior to start of employment, successful candidates must pass a drug or illegal substance screening and are subject to a national criminal background check.
Your cooperation and full disclosure during these evaluations are strongly recommended.
The discovery at any time of withheld information material to past employment, legal status, or criminal conviction will render a candidate ineligible for employment or may cause an active employee to be subject to discipline, up to and including, employment termination.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * On-the-job training * Paid time off * Referral program * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday * Overtime * Weekends as needed Ability to Commute: * Virginia Beach, VA 23453 (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Virginia Beach, VA 23453: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person