2nd Shift Production Operator - Shift Differential

US_ORB_4000 ORBIS Corporation; DeForest (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K with Company Match

Annual Incentive Plan

2nd and 3rd Shift Differential

Job summary

Menasha Corporation in Wisconsin is seeking a Production Operator to join our extrusion team on the 2pm–10pm shift. You will set up extrusion machinery, load materials, adjust settings, and monitor quality to meet product standards.

Candidates should have machine operation and forklift experience, with a strong mechanical aptitude and a commitment to safety and teamwork. This role offers a family-owned culture focused on safety, training, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to grow

Qualifications

• Machine operator experience
• Forklift experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude

Responsibilities

• Set up extrusion machinery and load raw materials according to product specs.
• Operate extrusion machines to produce plastic according to standards.
• Monitor process and adjust equipment settings for quality and efficiency.
• Perform regular quality checks to ensure specifications are met.
• Troubleshoot minor issues to minimize downtime.
• Maintain production records of counts, settings and maintenance.
• Train new team members on operation and maintenance of extrusion equipment.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement and 5S activities.

Skills

Machine operation experience

Forklift experience

Strong mechanical aptitude

Job description

ABOUT US (AND OUR EXCITING FUTURE)

Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies. Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Working at Menasha Corporation means that your insights provide cutting‑edge solutions for our customers. If you like to make things happen and are passionate about what you do, you’re going to want to be here. Join us and become part of the power behind possible.

About The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Production Operator to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you’ll prepare product for shipment according to product guidelines and customer requirements, including cleaning, inspecting, assembling, decorating and stacking. This is your chance to grow with a family‑owned company that values safety, teamwork, and career development.

Why ORBIS?

At ORBIS, we prioritize our employees’ well‑being and satisfaction.

After 30 days of employment, you’ll be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• Annual Incentive Plan
• 2nd and 3rd Shift Differential
• And much more!

We also provide a safe work environment and a family‑friendly work schedule, ensuring a healthy work‑life balance.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare extrusion machinery for operation by loading raw materials and adjusting equipment settings based on product specifications.
• Operate extrusion machines to produce plastic according to established standards and guidelines.
• Monitor the extrusion process closely, making real‑time adjustments to equipment settings to maintain product quality and output efficiency.
• Conduct regular quality checks on products being produced to ensure they meet required specifications and standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve minor operational issues or malfunctions that may arise during the production process to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate production records, including product counts, machine settings, and maintenance activities, to track productivity and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain a continuous repeat cycle of production/packaging to avoid the buildup of parts at the workstation.
• Comply with all safety guidelines and protocols to create a safe working environment and minimize workplace hazards.
• Assist in training new team members on the operation and maintenance of extrusion equipment.
• Be actively involved in Continuous Improvement; promote and sustain any and all CI, 5S and STW activities.
• Other duties assigned.

Work Experience

• Machine operator experience
• Forklift experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude

Shift Hours

• 2pm-10pm Monday - Friday

Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe. Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online. Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today’s supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability. Our products and services are used by global, name‑brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over‑the‑counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries. Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you’ll have opportunities to grow. The possibilities are endless. The power is yours!

Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe. Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online. Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today’s supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability. Our products and services are used by global, name‑brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over‑the‑counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries. Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you’ll have opportunities to grow. The possibilities are endless. The power is yours!

Our culture, based on a history of family ownership, encourages employees to create, collaborate, support communities, and build meaningful careers. We believe there’s strength in diversity and that our people are the power behind possible. Equity, inclusion and diversity, workplace safety, and sustainability are values that are woven into the fabric of everything we do.

Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.

Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.