Manufacturing Laborer-Sorter

City of Shakopee, MN; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Vacation & Parental Leave

Medical Insurance (Dental & Vision)

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Appleton Electric, an Emerson owned metal casting foundry in South Milwaukee, WI, seeks Manufacturing Laborers/Sorters on 1st shift. You will sort castings, check quality, and support a safety‑driven, productive team. The role offers growth opportunities and a competitive hourly rate.

The position includes benefits such as overtime after 8 hours, prorated vacation, and paid parental leave, along with a supportive culture and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to stand for long periods and work in a hot environment.
• Safety conscious with a focus on quality and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Sort castings by type and perform quality checks.
• Identify castings and sort accordingly.
• Use tooling equipment and hammer to break off gating.
• Follow 5S standards and maintain clean work areas.
• Observe all company rules and regulations.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team player

Quality focus

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Appleton Electric, an Emerson owned metal casting foundry located in South Milwaukee, WI, is currently seeking Manufacturing Laborers/Sorters to join our 1st shift. In this role you will sort through and check quality of metal castings. The rate of pay is $21.98/hour.. Great opportunities for growth!

Some of the benefits for this position include overtime on hours worked over 8 hours in a day, prorated two weeks vacation and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Conduct all job duties with Safety as a priority and in compliance with Safety Rules
• Comply with and maintain areas to 5S standards
• Identify castings by type, perform a quality check and sort
• Use tooling equipment and hammer to break off gating
• Observe all company rules and regulations

Who You Are:

• You understand the importance of working safety. You are a team player who is focused on quality.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods, strength in arms and legs
• Ability to work in a hot environment

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

• We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage. Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
• At Emerson, we are committed to encouraging a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their outstanding experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that encourage innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.
• The philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Valuesand about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson.

• Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.