Assistant Machine Operator - Night Shift

Washington Penn; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Washington Penn is hiring for an Assistant Operator at the Wapakoneta plant near Lima. The role features a 7pm–7am night shift with a rotating Week 1/2 schedule and a three-day weekend every other weekend.

Starting pay is $19.00 per hour, with potential to earn up to $23.00 per hour after Operator certifications. Benefits include 401(k), health/dental/life insurance, and PTO. In-person, full-time employment with growth opportunities in a long‑standing manufacturing firm.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to work within a rotating schedule.
• Basic computer skills including word processing, graphics, and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Complete the Assistant Operator training program.
• Maintain knowledge of material transfer systems for extruders.
• Maintain knowledge of material locations in warehouse and factory.
• Be responsible for resin silo levels and notify when refilled.
• Provide relief coverage for other extruders during breaks.
• Receive instructions from Shift Supervisor.
• Familiarize with MSDS for products and safe handling.
• Maintain knowledge of Mixer job requirements across the facility.
• Record material identification and amounts used.
• Package and label finished material properly.
• Perform miscellaneous equipment maintenance.
• Wear safety equipment as specified by MSDS.
• Keep work area clean and report hazards.
• Assist Operators when needed.
• Perform other duties as directed by Production Supervisor.

Skills

Rotating schedule

Basic computer skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Get your career started with Washington Penn as an Assistant Operator.

At Washington Penn we are committed to providing employees with rewarding opportunities and career advancement.

Our schedule allows for days off during the week and every other weekend is a three day weekend.

Night Shift

7pm – 7am

Week 1 Schedule

Work on Monday and Tuesday. Off on Wednesday and Thursday. Work on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Week 2 Schedule

Off on Monday and Tuesday. Work on Wednesday and Thursday. Off on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Background

Washington Penn is a family‑owned manufacturing company, privately held, with an international footprint and over 60 years of experience engineering polyolefin compounds. We are a leading supplier of thermoplastic resins, compounds, and custom formulations. At Washington Penn we hold strong core values that promote industry‑leading safety, fair treatment, and employee advancement. Our culture sets us apart, and we want you to be a part of that.

What you can expect

• Complete the Assistant Operator training program.
• Maintain a knowledge of the raw material transfer systems for the facility extruders.
• Maintain a knowledge of material locations in the warehouse and factory.
• Be responsible for maintaining resin silo levels and notifying the proper departments when needing refilled.
• Provide relief coverage for other extruders to cover operators during their breaks.
• Receive general instructions and formulations from the Shift Supervisor.
• Become familiar with the Material Safety Data Sheets for products being used for safe handling.
• Maintain a knowledge of the Mixer job requirements for the entire facility.
• Record material identification and amounts of material used.
• Package and properly label finished material and place it in the holding area.
• Perform miscellaneous maintenance on equipment.
• Wear proper safety equipment as specified by the Material Safety Data Sheet.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and report all hazards in the factory to the Supervisor.
• Assist Operators when needed.
• Perform other duties assigned as directed by the Production Supervisor.

Preferred experience, training, and skills

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Ability to work within a rotating schedule.
• Basic computer skills, including word‑processing, graphics, and spreadsheets.
• Physical requirements:
• Ability to stand/walk up to 12 hours during the day.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs on any particular day.
• Ability to climb stairs multiple times on any particular day.

Job Type: Full‑time

Pay: Starting at $19.00 per hour. Ability to make $4 more per hour by completing Operator certifications.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 12‑hour shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Education

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In‑person. The plant is located in Wapakoneta and is a short drive from Lima, Cridersville, Uniopolis, Celina, Saint Mary’s, Sidney, and Lakeview.