3rd Shift - Assistant Operator

Simona Pmc; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vis

401(K) Retirement Plan with company 4%

Life Insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

College Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Training Opportunities

Retention Bonus

Monthly incentive bonus 10% payout

$1.00 shift premium for 3pm–7am

Generous paid time off after 90-day

Job summary

Simona-PMC in Findlay, OH is hiring an Assistant Operator to support plastic sheet production. You will inspect sheets for defects, count and stack them, and manage packaging with shrink wrap, banding, and lumber framing.

The role includes line startup/shutdown assistance and occasional grinder operation. We offer competitive hourly wages starting at $20, with increases at 90 days and six months, plus comprehensive benefits and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Quality checks on each sheet before packaging.
• Operate and assist line start-up/shutdown procedures.
• Handle RF labeling systems and packaging equipment.
• Forklift operation to move full skids to storage areas.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect each plastic sheet for imperfections before stacking.
• Count sheets manually as they are stacked to maintain accuracy.
• Pack via shrink wrapping, cut lumber, and use banding for security.
• Assist line transitions when changing product types and perform cleanups.
• Operate grinders and handle routine cleaning as needed.

Skills

Quality inspection

Line startup

Forklift operation

RF labeling

Tools

RF handheld scanner

Banding machine

Forklift

Shrink wrap

Job description

Location: Findlay, OH

Job Id: 151

# of Openings: 600

Looking for a change? We are NOW HIRING Assistant Operators..

Reports To: Production Lead

We are a plastic extrusion company located in the Tall Timbers Industrial Park in Findlay, Ohio. We specialize primarily in the manufacturing of plastic sheet products used in recreational vehicles, agricultural, home remodel, pool and spa industries.

At Simona-PMC we offer:

• $20 an hour starting wage; $20.50 at 90-days; $21 at 6 months
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with a company match of 4%
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• College Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Training Opportunities

Perks and Bonuses:

• Retention Bonus
• Monthly incentive bonus, with the potential of 10% payout
• $1.00 shift premium for hours worked between 3 p.m. and 7 a.m.
• Generous paid time off, available after completion of 90-day probationary period

We currently work 8 hour shifts covering 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift.

At times there is a 12 hour shift option, running four days a week.

• 1st shift: 7:00am – 3:00pm, Monday thru Friday
• 2nd shift: 3:00pm – 11:00pm, Monday thru Friday
• 3rd shift: 11:00pm – 7:00am, Sunday thru Thursday

At times there is a 12 hour shift option. Running four days a week.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

The Assistant Operator is the last set of eyes that sees the sheet before it arrives at the customer. The following are some of their duties:

• Visually examine each sheet of plastic, before stacking it on a skid, looking for any quality imperfections
• Remove sheet from line and stack on a skid while manually keeping an accurate count of each sheet stacked
• Once the skid is full, complete the packaging process which entails shrink wrapping, cutting lumber to frame out the sides and corners, using a banding machine to keep the sheets of plastic tightly packaged
• When the line switches from running one type of product to another, you must assist with the start-up and shutdown of the line. This includes any roll changes, die disassembly, cleaning and reassembly
• Must be capable of operating and cleaning the grinders, as needed
• Operate RF handheld and labeling systems as required for the position
• Use a forklift to put away full skids in their appropriate places

Physical Demands:

• Ability to push, pull, lift or carry 35 lbs.
• Ability to stand for entire shift
• Ability to climb stairs
• Able to perform tasks that may require standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, or twisting

Note:

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in the job. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.