Manufacturing Machine Operator, 2nd Shift

Reports to: Production Supervisor

THE POSITION:

Buffalo Games is an award-winning toy company specializing in Jigsaw Puzzles, Board Games, and Preschool Learning. While our supply chain extends globally, we take great pride in our puzzles manufacturing, which are exceptionally designed & produced in a self-owned and operated facility in Buffalo, NY. We partner with the very best retailers, inventors, and licensors, making us not just a category leader but among the fastest growing toy companies in the industry today. Our wholly owned subsidiaries include puzzle and games company Ceaco, Inc. and puzzle manufacturer Edaron, LLC, both located in Massachusetts.

Our puzzle products are manufactured in a self-owned and operated plant in Buffalo, NY. We take great pride in our manufacturing expertise and craftsmanship and relentlessly deliver on the highest quality standards and experience that our consumers have come to expect from Buffalo Games.

Buffalo Games, the #1 supplier of jigsaw puzzles in North America, is seeking a Manufacturing Machine Operator for our 2nd shift. The Manufacturing Machine Operator is responsible for operating various types of production equipment, maintaining productivity, and accurately checking quality. The Manufacturing Machine Operator will following pre-established procedures and guidelines from start to finish. This position will work a four-day work week – Monday through Thursday – from 4 PM to 2:30 AM at our Buffalo, NY location.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform work in a safe manner following all company rules and procedures.
• Operate machines used in the production process.
• Load and unload material from machines and conveyors.
• Understand basic quality standards and has ability to inspect for specific quality attributes.
• Attentive to detail and able to seek clarification when quality requirements are uncertain.
• Attentively report machine breakdown, damages, and excessive wear to production equipment.
• Perform routine housekeeping.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• High School diploma or HSE
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience required
• Possess mechanical aptitude for production equipment
• Mathematical aptitude
• Ability to use troubleshooting skills
• Posses basic computer and data entry skills
• Familiarity with common tools
• Ability to learn and use basic measuring devices such as calipers, rulers and scales
• Ability to write and record information legibly
• Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• Must be able to walk and stand for up to 4 hours
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50lbs
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 30lbs

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $17.25 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4x10
• Evening shift