Machine Operator Heavy - 2nd Shift

Award Staffing; Forest Lake (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 paid holidays

48 hours of paid sick time per year

401k with company match after 1 year

Job summary

Award Staffing is seeking a Machine Operator Heavy in Forest Lake, MN. The role involves running manual and automatic work centers, ensuring product quality, and teamwork for efficient production.

Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma and prior production experience. Benefits include holiday pay, sick time accrual, and a 401k with company match after one year. Join us to contribute to a safe and clean work environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
• Valid identification and ability to work legally in the U.S.
• Ability to count and report production accurately.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product quality and documentation accuracy.
• Collaborate with team for timely product delivery.
• Inspect and document parts as per instructions.

Skills

Production experience

Ability to run manual work centers

Basic understanding of scales

Must have dexterity with hands

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

About the Opportunity

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

Requirements and Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• Valid identification and the ability to work legally in the United States.
• 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.
• 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.
• Regularly required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch to perform job duties.
• 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

• Responsible for production, documentation, and product quality.
• This position reports directly to the Shift Supervisor or Shift Lead and works and communicates well with all team personnel. Has very frequent contact with the Operations Manager, Shift Supervisors, shift team members (techs/material handlers) and other individuals from a variety of departments.
• Work/collaborate with a team to produce products correctly the first time and on time.
• Follow documented processes and instructions to manufacture products to meet customer 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

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 and EEO employer.