MACHINE TENDER, PLASTICS

Le Sueur Incorporated; Le Sueur (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous medical/dental insurance plan

Flexible PTO/UTO policy

401(k) with company match

Company‑paid short‑term disability

Employee assistance plan

Career advancement

Formal leadership development

Education reimbursement program

Recognition and awards

Employee events

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a part-time Machine Tender for the 3rd shift. The role requires assembling and packaging products, quality inspection, and effective decision-making. Ideal candidates should possess computer skills and some experience, with trade school education preferred. Responsibilities include machine operation and ensuring product quality in a non-climate controlled environment. This position offers industry-leading benefits including generous insurance, flexible PTO, and 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Reading and understanding English language work instructions is necessary.
• One or more years of relevant work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, measure, weigh, mark, label, count, blend, track, record, inspect, package, and palletize various products.
• Set up and use various hand tools to finish edges.
• Inspect for quality, defects, and deviations from specifications.

Skills

Effective computer experience

Independent decision-making

Effective self-management

Education

Some trade school or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Overview

Machine Tender – Plastics (3rd shift) at Le Sueur Incorporated, North Mankato, MN.Shift Hours

9 pm – 5:20 am Sunday night – Friday morning.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, measure, weigh, mark, label, count, blend, track, record, inspect, package, and palletize various products or materials.
• Set up and use various hand tools to finish edges, remove flash, clear holes, or trim plastic parts.
• Use hand tools to clean, paste and assemble sand cores.
• Rotate to operate numerous machines to fabricate products ranging from simple to elaborate.
• Enter information and interact with computer software and documents.
• Inspect for quality, defects, and deviations from specifications.
• Monitor for unsatisfactory quality or unusual operating conditions and alert the appropriate Supervisor.
• Responsible for quality of work and to appropriately resolve unusual operating conditions.
• Willingly modifies work schedule and duties to accommodate Company needs—all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

Reading and understanding English language work instructions and some computer use.

Preferred Education

Some trade school or equivalent.

Minimum Skills/Experience

Effective computer experience; independent decision-making and effective self‑management; one or more years of relevant work experience.

Functional Requirements

• Manually lift and move product and materials up to 50 lb.
• Power grip and wrist turn, including the use of hand tools and/or steering fork truck.
• Walk, sit, or stand for up to 12 hours with intermittent breaks.
• Push/pull up to 100 lb.
• See, inspect, handle, and evaluate product quality.
• Read and understand written English language work instructions.
• Work in non‑climate controlled environments, including hot and humid conditions.
• Climb ladders and stairs of varying heights.
• Wear task‑based Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by LSI.
• PPE Details:
  • Protective Footwear
  • Hearing Protection
  • Protective Eyewear
  • Gloves
  • Additional PPE may be required by specific tasks.

Industry Leading Benefits

• Generous medical/dental insurance plan
• Flexible PTO/UTO policy
• 401(k) with company match
• Company‑paid short‑term disability
• Employee assistance plan
• Career advancement
• Formal leadership development
• Education reimbursement program
• Recognition and awards
• Employee events (fishing contests, Christmas turkeys, potlucks, appreciation meals, and more)

Seniority Level

Entry level.

Employment Type

Part‑time.

Job Function

Other.

Industries

Manufacturing.

Salary

North Mankato, MN $65,000.00–$72,000.00.