Machine Tender I

About the Role

The primary responsibility is to execute predetermined methods to package product at the press or store it as work in process. The role includes performing visual inspections to detect obvious defects and maintaining box counts to document production quantity. Major tasks involve packaging products at the press while minimizing errors, meeting production requirements, emptying catch totes into gaylords when needed, and performing basic visual inspections with defect reporting. Additional duties include packaging and labeling, keeping the production area clean, reading schedules and drawings to assure quality, reporting safety violations, participating in daily machine maintenance, and collecting data for production boards. • Package products at the press using predetermined methods to reduce errors. • Transfer catch‑tote contents into gaylords when press packaging is not specified. • Conduct basic visual inspections and report quality defects to supervisors. • Apply labels and ensure proper packaging. • Maintain a clean and safe production area. • Review production schedules, work orders, and component drawings to verify quality. • Report any safety violations promptly. • Perform daily operator maintenance, such as oiling machines. • Record production data for board updates.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸press packaging
• ▸gaylord transfer
• ▸visual inspection
• ▸label application
• ▸machine maintenance
• ▸data recording

What You Bring

Work is performed in a comfortable indoor area but may involve exposure to dust, fumes, temperature extremes, loud noise, drafts, or bright lights, and requires intermittent physical exertion such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, and lifting heavy or awkward items. The role may require less than 5% overnight travel and follows general supervision with some judgment within defined policies. • Possess a high school diploma or GED (preferred). • Bring 2–5 years of relevant experience. • Hold any required specialized training or certifications. • Expect less than 5% overnight travel.

Requirements

• ▸high school
• ▸experience
• ▸certifications
• ▸travel
• ▸physical
• ▸judgment

Benefits

A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities. The White Cap family is committed to building trust on every job by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, with associates driving this commitment. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with 2‑5 years of relevant experience; specialized training or certification may be required. The position offers a California hourly pay range of $18.40‑$23.90, with additional benefits detailed in the full job description. • California hourly pay range $18.40‑$23.90.

Work Environment

Onsite