Extrusion Operator

Shadow Plastics Inc.; Town of Rice Lake (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k

Five weeks of paid time off

Ten paid holidays

Wellness benefit programs

Job summary

Shadow Plastics Inc. in Rice Lake, Wisconsin is hiring an Operator responsible for operating bag machines efficiently while maintaining a safe and clean work environment. Key expectations include teamwork, punctuality, and adherence to safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have basic math and reading skills, as well as the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and operate forklifts. Benefits include competitive wages, five weeks of paid time off, and various health programs.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle the physical demands of the job, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to drive sit-down and stand-up forklifts.
• Good attendance and team collaboration is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Operate bag machines and perform roll and bag packaging.
• Maintain a clean work environment and segregate scrap.
• Work efficiently in a team during shift tasks and changeovers.

Skills

Ability to read and understand work orders

Capability to read and use a tape measure

Basic math skills

Ability to use basic hand tools, including utility knives

Job description

Shadow Plastic, 2301 Pioneer Ave, Rice Lake, WI 54868, USA

This position is located at Shadow Plastics; a division of Rice Lake Weighing Systems.

Hours: Monday through Friday 6am-2pm

Operator

Shadow Plastics is a premier source for the highest quality custom bags and plastic film products. At Shadow Plastics the operator is responsible for helping maintain a safe, clean and productive work environment. It is an expectation that all employees communicate any health or safety related matter to their lead or a member of management in a timely fashion. A good operator must be able to receive, and follow through with work instructions, and must ensure that work orders are done efficiently and with high quality each time. The Operator is responsible for running the bag machines, and must perform all roll and bag packaging as required. The operator is also required to make safe, efficient splices on all lines, and must be able to assemble boxes as needed; including operating the core-cutter. A big part of being a good employee and teammate is being at work on time everyday, as such all employees are expected to maintain a good working attitude and attendance. The operator is responsible for general housekeeping, which includes maintaining a neat and clean work area, and segregating scrap to prevent contamination with reprocessing. Teamwork is essential for taking care of extrusion lines, changeovers, wrapping and banding pallets and other tasks to enable the shift to run efficiently. The operator must be able to work well in a team and individually. Other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Ability to read and understand work orders
• Capability to read and use a tape measure
• Basic math skills
• Ability to use basic hand tools, including utility knives

Physical Demands

• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Frequent walking
• Ability to drive sit-down and stand-up forklifts
• Occasional climbing (ladders and stairs)

Shadow Plastics is a successful, energetic, customer-driven organization that offers competitive wages, great working conditions, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, disability, life, five (5) weeks of paid time off (PTO), ten (10) paid holidays, 401k, and wellness benefit programs.

This position requires on-site presence at our Rice Lake, Wisconsin facility.

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