Location: New Caney, TX Position Summary & Fast-Track Compensation: GCP PAPER USA, Inc. is hiring Machine Operators to run automated paper-converting equipment. We offer clear pay advancement from day one, rapid wage progression, and 100% employer-paid benefits for all full-time team members. • Month 1 (Training & Onboarding): $16.00 / hour • Month 2: $18.00 / hour • Month 3+: $20.00 / hour Why Join GCP PAPER USA? • 100% Employer-Paid Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage are paid entirely by the company. • 100% Employer-Paid Disability: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability at zero cost to you. • Financial & Time Off: 401(k) retirement plan + Paid Time Off (PTO). • Career Growth: Hands-on training on industrial equipment with a clear path to Senior Operator roles. Key Responsibilities: • Equipment Operation: Set up, run, and monitor high-speed paper-converting machinery, including line embossers (gofrador), perforation assemblies, and core-making equipment (tubera). • Quality & Inspections: Perform routine visual checks (autocalidades) to ensure finished products meet quality parameters. • Basic Maintenance & Line Support: Check oil reservoirs, conduct basic lubrication checks, and assist technicians with mechanical format changeovers. • Log Management: Complete daily production logs tracking scrap, uptime, and parameters; update plant visual whiteboards. • Safety & Teamwork: Maintain a clean work area, identify station hazards, and communicate operational statuses across shifts. Qualifications & Requirements: • Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred (Secundaria completa). • Experience: Experience operating machinery in manufacturing, assembly, or industrial production environments preferred. • Bilingual Preferred: Basic communication skills in English and Spanish are a plus. • Physical Capabilities: Ability to stand and walk during 12-hour plant shifts, occasionally lift up to 50 lbs, and work safely around automated manufacturing equipment. • Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.