Extrusion Operator/Bagger - Part Time

Shadow Plastics Inc.; Town of Rice Lake (WI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Shadow Plastics Inc. is hiring an Operator to support production operations in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. This part-time role requires running bag machines, performing housekeeping duties, and ensuring quality work outputs. Ideal candidates should possess strong teamwork skills, basic math ability, and familiarity with hand tools. Safety and punctuality are emphasized as part of the culture. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a premier source of custom bags and plastic film products.

Qualifications

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean and productive work environment.
• Run the bag machines and perform roll and bag packaging.
• Make safe, efficient splices on all lines and assemble boxes.
• Perform general housekeeping and maintain a neat work area.

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

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

Hours: Part Time Monday through Friday - Flexible Part Time Hours

SP18

Operator

Shadow Plastics is a premier source for the highest quality custom bags and plastic film products. At Shadow Plastics the operator/bagger 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)

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

Qualifications

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help.

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