Employee-Owned Plastic Extrusion Operator (12h Shifts)

Charter Next Generation, Inc.; Rhinelander, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

Health Insurance

Holiday Pay

Paid Vacation

401(k) Match

Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth

Job summary

Charter Next Generation, Inc. in Rhinelander, WI is seeking a Machine Operator to run state-of-the-art plastic extrusion equipment.

You will monitor production quality, troubleshoot machinery, and participate in a comprehensive training program while contributing to sustainable packaging solutions. Work schedule features a 2-2-3 pattern with 12-hour shifts, plus a total rewards package including employee ownership, medical/dental/vision benefits, holiday pay, vacation, a 401(k) match, and growth

Qualifications

• Ability to work 12-hour shifts and lift up to 65 pounds.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort with measuring tools.
• Strong communication skills and positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a technical environment.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties in a manner that adheres to safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in the training curriculum as an operator learning aspects of plastic extrusion line operations while completing assigned duties required for certification
• Change plastic extruding machine, set up according to production line changes following specifications on work orders, and examine products for nonconformance to specifications
• Responsible for monitoring quality and accuracy of the line and scrap
• Perform housekeeping and preventative maintenance tasks as required to maintain equipment
• Set up plastic extrusion machines (shut-down, start-up, switchovers, order preparation, and production, of plastic extrusion lines).
• Responsible for raw materials (resin) by keeping extruder fed with resin mixture
• Maintain good interaction and teamwork with supervisor and co-workers
• Give assistance to co-workers to expedite changeovers
• Identify needed changes and make recommendations - find a better way
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues, requesting supervisor assistance when needed

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Pre-employment drug screening

Tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Charter Next Generation, Inc. in Rhinelander, WI is seeking a Machine Operator to run state-of-the-art plastic extrusion equipment.

You will monitor production quality, troubleshoot machinery, and participate in a comprehensive training program while contributing to sustainable packaging solutions. Work schedule features a 2-2-3 pattern with 12-hour shifts, plus a total rewards package including employee ownership, medical/dental/vision benefits, holiday pay, vacation, a 401(k) match, and growth