Lamination Extruder Trainee — 3rd Shift (Training)

QPS Employment Group; Winnebago Township (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match with 2-year vesting

Bonus Potential

Medical, Dental & Vision Plans

Paid Time Off, Holidays & Sick Time

Tuition Assistance

Wellness/Fitness Resources

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Production - Lamination Extruder Trainee in Winnebago, IL. This on-site role offers training with opportunities to join the company after initial periods, and includes shift work on the 3rd shift from 10:45pm to 7:00am.

The position requires lifting up to 50 lbs, following detailed instructions, and maintaining quality through inspection and accurate data entry. Overtime and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Able to work on-site with minimal experience; training provided
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly during shifts
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends
• Reliable attendance and punctuality; no 3 infractions within first 90 days
• Previous experience operating machinery in a manufacturing environment
• Willingness to train across production functions and support team success

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple production packing lines, ensuring they are kept up with and not backing up
• Follow detailed work instructions to package products in the correct pattern
• Inspect and count parts for quality control
• Separate finished products and inspect for proper spacing and glue leaks
• Lift window profiles (5–13 lbs each) into boxes and secure boxes for pallet skids
• Train on plastic extrusion machine; learn to change dies and load/unload machine
• Perform basic data entry related to production and quality metrics
• Maintain flexible hours with mandatory overtime on Saturdays as needed
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth production flow and ask questions as needed
• Execute tasks requiring twisting, bending, reaching overhead and other movements for assembly
• Maintain attention to detail for color accuracy and high-quality finishes; avoid color blindness
• Follow safety protocols, wear steel-toe boots, and keep workspace clean and organized

Job description

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Production - Lamination Extruder Trainee in Winnebago, IL. This on-site role offers training with opportunities to join the company after initial periods, and includes shift work on the 3rd shift from 10:45pm to 7:00am.

The position requires lifting up to 50 lbs, following detailed instructions, and maintaining quality through inspection and accurate data entry. Overtime and weekend work may be required.