Extrusion Operator - 2nd Shift

Rice Lake Weighing Systems, Inc.; Town of Rice Lake (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO – 5 weeks

10 paid holidays

401k

Health/dental/vision

Wellness program

On-site facility

Job summary

Shadow Plastics in Rice Lake, WI is seeking an Operator for the 2nd shift to run bag machines and perform on-line packaging. The role requires following precise work instructions and maintaining a clean, safe work area.

Candidates should be able to read work orders, measure with a tape, perform basic math, and use standard hand tools. Teamwork and punctual attendance are essential to keep extrusion lines running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand work orders.
• Capability to read and use a tape measure.
• Basic math skills for measurements and checks.
• Ability to use basic hand tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Run bag machines and perform roll and bag packaging as required.
• Make safe, efficient splices on lines and assemble boxes as needed.
• Maintain housekeeping, keep work area neat, and segregate scrap.
• Support extrusion lines, changeovers, wrapping and pallet banding.
• Follow work instructions and communicate health or safety issues promptly.

Skills

Read work orders

Use tape measure

Basic math

Hand tools operation

Tools

Tape measure

Hand tools

Job description

Note: This position is on 2nd shift and is located at Shadow Plastics; a division of Rice Lake Weighing Systems.

Hours: Monday - Friday 2pm-10pm

Shift 8-2

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
• Constant standing
• 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.