Portland, ME, United States
Snap Collator — Urgently hiring Snap Collator in Portland, ME!
Job Title: Snap Collator
Pay: $19 - $20/hour
Hours: Monday–Friday, 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Start Date: ASAP
Looking for a rewarding role with growth opportunities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Join a reputable printing and production company as a Snap Collator in Portland, ME, and contribute to delivering high-quality products every day. This hands-on role offers valuable machinery operation experience and a clear pathway to long-term employment. As a Snap Collator, you’ll operate and maintain equipment that consolidates and trims business forms, ensuring precision, speed, and quality standards. You’ll work closely with the production team to meet daily targets while upholding safety and efficiency standards.
What You’ll Do
As a Snap Collator, you will be responsible for:
- Prioritizing work tasks based on delivery schedules, order size, and specifications to ensure timely completion.
- Calculating the number of boxes needed and preparing accurate shipping labels to ensure proper order fulfillment.
- Retrieving boxes, chips, and rolls of finished forms from storage areas and preparing them for processing.
- Loading rolls onto spindles according to job tickets, ensuring proper setup for uninterrupted workflow.
- Adjusting machine settings, including slitter blades, pins, brushes, and glue nozzles, to match job specifications.
- Threading paper forms through rollers, aligning them precisely for optimal quality control.
- Running samples to verify proper alignment and quality standards before full production runs.
- Monitoring machinery during operation, making adjustments as necessary to maintain consistency.
- Packaging finished products by stacking, jogging, inserting chips, taping boxes, and applying labels accurately.
- Completing timesheets and delivering finished jobs to the appropriate departments promptly.
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area, following all safety procedures to ensure a secure environment.
What You’ll Bring
The ideal candidate for this role will have:
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic math, reading, and writing skills necessary for documentation and measurement tasks.
- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to interpret and follow detailed job instructions.
- Experience operating machinery, hoists, pallet jacks, or other production tools is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently and meet production deadlines consistently.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for extended periods in a manufacturing environment (hearing protection provided).
- Capable of lifting and pulling items weighing from 5 lbs. to 50 lbs. throughout the shift.
- Ability to tend equipment, load, and unload machinery safely and efficiently.
Why Join Us in Portland?
- Competitive hourly pay with opportunities for wage increases based on performance.
- Affordable health and prescription coverage with no waiting period.
- Full benefits package available once hired permanently, including dental and vision.
- Temp-to-hire position offering a pathway to a long-term career.
- Referral bonus program—earn extra cash by referring friends and colleagues!
Location & Schedule:
This position is on-site in Portland, ME, located at 33 McAllister Farm Rd, and offers a Monday–Friday schedule from 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re ready to start a rewarding career as a Snap Collator in Portland, ME, apply today or contact our recruiting team to learn more. Don’t wait — we’re hiring now!