Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Award Staffing; Forest Lake (MN); On-site; USD 27,207,600 - 31,684,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

May be eligible for 5 paid holidays

401k with company match after 1 year of employment

Paid sick time up to 48 hours per year

Job summary

Award Staffing is seeking a Machine Operator for a Temp to Hire position in Forest Lake, MN. The role includes working 2nd Shift from Monday to Friday, 3:30 PM to 11:30 PM, with a pay rate of $19.75/hr.

Responsibilities include operating manual and automatic work centers, ensuring quality control, and collaborating with team members. Candidates must have a High School diploma or equivalent, with prior production experience preferred. Benefits include paid holidays and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Previous production experience required.
• Successful completion of Paulson Molding Fundamentals 1 & 2.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Work/collaborate with a team to produce products correctly the first time.
• Make effective decisions about part acceptance.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.

Skills

Ability to run a manual work center

Ability to lift 40 pounds

Problem-solving skills

Basic understanding of scales and measuring equipment

Education

High School diploma/GED or equivalent experience

Job description

About the Opportunity

Machine Operator (Temp to Hire) position at Forest Lake, MN scheduled for 2nd Shift Monday-Friday 3:30PM–11:30PM with pay rate $19.75/hr.

• Job Title: Machine Operator
• Pay Rate: $19.75/hr
• Location: Forest Lake, MN
• Schedule: 2nd Shift Monday-Friday 3:30PM–11:30PM
• Position Type: Temp to Hire

Requirements and Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• Previous production experience required.
• Ability to run a manual work center and maintain cycle, tend to multiple automatic work centers as assigned, ability to count and report production produced and scrap as required.
• Basic understanding of scales and other required measuring equipment; knowledge of a variety of injection molding presses; understand how to read a print; successful completion of Paulson Molding Fundamentals 1 & 2.
• Ability to perform daily tasks safely; to work independently with limited supervision; to understand how and when to react to changes in product quality.
• Walking is required within the office/shop areas.
• Sitting, standing, turning the head and torso, reaching, grasping, bending, and flexing the arms, legs, wrists, and fingers are physical requirements.
• Must have correctable eyesight and good depth perception.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to walk, sit and occasionally climb and balance.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds and move objects in a safe manner using proper equipment.
• Must have dexterity with hands.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks and complete them within a timely manner; ability to make decisions with limited information.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work/collaborate with a team to produce products correctly the first time, on time.
• Follow documented processes and instructions to manufacture products to meet our customer’s expectations.
• Make effective/accurate decisions about part acceptance while operating manual or automatic work centers.
• Accurately count product and label packaging accordingly.
• Document required information using good documentation practices on all company records.
• Inspect and document parts per the Inspection instructions.
• Provide continual input suggestions to team members to improve the effectiveness of production and engineering development operations.
• Recognize, comprehend, and react to changes in part quality, work center and equipment controls. Notify team members as issues/concerns arise.
• Conduct effective shift handoffs to incoming personnel including effective communication about work center/product statuses, scrap levels, run challenges, and best practices/job nuances to improve the likelihood of success for the incoming shift.
• Follow company processes and procedures including medical cleanrooms / controlled environments.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• May be eligible for 5 paid holidays.
• May accrue up to 48 hours of paid sick time per year.
• 401k with company match after 1 year of employment.
• Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan.

AAP/EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Award Staffing Inc. is a Drug‑Free Workplace/EEO Employer.