Manufacturing Production Operator - 5th Shift (Sat/Sun 10:30a to 10:30p)

Saint-Gobain High Performance Solutions - Life Sciences, Composites & Mobility; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Life Sciences in Portage, WI seeks a manufacturing operator for 5th shift (Sat-Sun, 10:30 am–10:30 pm) plus 2–8 hour weekday shifts. You will safely run molding presses, inspect, package, label, wash parts, and support oven operations. Collaborate with QC, maintenance, and leads to meet safety, quality, and output goals.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, strong teamwork, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand 8–12 hours. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Strong team player.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to push, pull and lift 25 lbs regularly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, push and pull 8–12 hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate molding equipment safely, follow procedures, and keep 5S standards.
• Communicate problems to QC and technicians to ensure quality parts.
• Fill out forms for product traceability and documentation.
• Enter data in Factivity to track production, labor, and machine status.
• Perform other tasks assigned by supervisors/leads.

Skills

Teamwork

Verbal & written communication

Physical stamina

Shift readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

This position will work out of Portage, WI on 5th Shift - Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 am - 10:30 pm along with 2 - 8 hour shifts during the week (Monday - Friday), on 2nd or 3rd shift.

If you want to reshape the world and discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers.

We are recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator. Saint-Gobain’s culture of innovation begins with a team of nearly 200,000 creative, diverse and passionate members collaborating across the globe. We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the impact of our efforts on the world around us.

In this role, you will safely and efficiently operate manufacturing equipment to meet expected production rates. These duties include operating molding presses, inspecting parts, packaging and labeling parts, washing parts, and tending the oven room. You will work closely with QC inspectors while running jobs by communicating changes or issues regarding part and process quality. You will also work with the Manufacturing Technician team, Maintenance team and Production Leads to ensure consistent and efficient operation of equipment to meet daily safety, quality, and production goals.

Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient operation of molding equipment by accurately following documented procedures while keeping the area clean and up to 5S standards
• Effectively communicate problems to QC and other technical resources to ensure quality parts are made
• Follow good documentation practices including filling out forms for product traceability
• Computer entries using Factivity software to manage part production, real time labor, job tracking and machine monitoring
• Other jobs assigned by supervisors and leads

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Qualifications and Physical Demands

• Strong team player
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to push, pull and lift 25 lbs. on a regular basis
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, push and pull objects (weighing up to 40 lbs.) for 8-12 hours during your shift

Benefits and About Us

We offer competitive pay, full medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage starting the day of employment. Other benefits include 401(k) with company match, a pension plan, vacation and sick time.

Saint-Gobain’s innovations touch almost every major industry. Within its Life Sciences division, teams solve critical problems for customers who are bringing life-saving medical devices to the frontlines of healthcare, discovering essential medications, and nourishing and connecting the world through consumer, industrial and electronics applications. As one of the world’s leading producers of high-performance polymer products, we improve lives by making simple experiences better and being there in life’s critical moments.

Our team members recognize that we create an environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring commitments to our customers and each other. Working together makes good ideas, great ones.

With a legacy dating back more than 350 years, Saint-Gobain offers stability and security of a global leader while operating with entrepreneurial spirit, teamwork, and forward-thinking ideas.

Every team member is encouraged to develop and leverage their unique expertise to make the greatest impact. You will find support to create a vision and roadmap for your career and make that vision a reality.

Invent yourself at Saint-Gobain Life Sciences; together, we’ll create a better life.

Safety and Legal

Safety is our #1 Priority. Saint-Gobain’s Life Sciences Medical Components manufacturing facility in Portage, Wisconsin is a custom silicone medical component manufacturer and a leading supplier of co-developed polymer solutions to the medical device industry. We combine material science knowledge with extrusion and molding capabilities to develop innovative solutions for demanding healthcare products.

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.