Machine Operator I — 2nd Shift, Four‑Day Week & Growth

Forte Opening S; Town of Thorp (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with 2nd shift diff

Four-day work week

Overtime on Fridays

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Forte Opening Solutions in Thorp, WI is seeking a Machine Operator for the 2nd shift (Schedule: Monday-Thursday 3:30pm-2:30am). You will join a high‑performance, cross‑functional team that rotates roles to keep the line moving and efficient.

You will inspect pre-operation processes, load hinges, sort door stacks, align hardware, and participate in hinging operations. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, standing long hours, and ability to follow work instructions.

Qualifications

• Preferably one year experience in manufacturing setting.
• Ability to add ad subtract fractions and whole numbers, convert fractions to decimals Exceptional math abilities are a must.)
• Ability to read, follow, and understand work instructions
• HS Diploma or GED equivalent
• Able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen

Responsibilities

• Pre-operation machine inspection- load screws and hinges.
• Sort and push door stacks down the conveyor tracks.
• Use mallet to loosen doors. Load hinge machine with bifold door panels for hinging. Inspect and ensure hardware aligned and applied correctly prior to push off.
• Pull off cullboards, change bits, restock rails/assist.
• Reject doors are directed to repair and remakes requested.
• LOTO certified and use of air gun during clean up.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, bending, constant twisting while carrying product, stooping, pushing, and standing for long continuous hours is required.

Skills

Reading instructions

Math abilities

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Tape Measure

Caliper

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Forte Opening Solutions in Thorp, WI is seeking a Machine Operator for the 2nd shift (Schedule: Monday-Thursday 3:30pm-2:30am). You will join a high‑performance, cross‑functional team that rotates roles to keep the line moving and efficient.

You will inspect pre-operation processes, load hinges, sort door stacks, align hardware, and participate in hinging operations. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, standing long hours, and ability to follow work instructions.