Mixer & Extruder Operator - 12-Hour Shift & Growth

SACO AEI Polymers; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 37,195 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Premium pay on qualifying shifts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

SACO AEI Polymers is seeking a dedicated 12-hour shift operator to run mixers, extruders and related equipment, ensuring safe and high-quality plastic compounds. This role covers setup, changeovers, in-process checks, material handling and coordination with Shipping/Receiving while maintaining a clean 5S environment.

Candidates should have strong teamwork, reliability, basic math and computer skills, forklift experience, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous manufacturing experience desired.
• Must be able to lift and move objects; physically capable of 12-hour shifts.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts (2/2/3 schedule) and operate safely in a manufacturing environment.
• Good written and verbal communication, reliability and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up, tear down, adjust and operate mixers, extruders, blenders, feeders and related equipment used to produce company products.
• Cross-check material to production orders.
• Coordinate with and assist Shipping and Receiving staff as needed.
• Prepare WIP blends for subsequent production runs.
• Monitor production parameters and complete production and quality reports.
• Perform changeovers and drain-outs.
• Perform in-process quality control tasks.
• Clean equipment before shift change using hand tools, grinders and basic electrical tools.
• Use forklift to move materials.
• Identify and interact with Maintenance on equipment malfunctions.
• Communicate issues to Team Leader and in daily meetings.
• Perform 5S duties to maintain a safe, orderly and clean work area.
• Requisition consumables as needed.
• Attend end-of-shift huddle (communication meeting).

Skills

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Time management

Forklift experience

Mechanical aptitude

Lean Six Sigma & 5S experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Grinders

Electrical tools

Job description

SACO AEI Polymers is seeking a dedicated 12-hour shift operator to run mixers, extruders and related equipment, ensuring safe and high-quality plastic compounds. This role covers setup, changeovers, in-process checks, material handling and coordination with Shipping/Receiving while maintaining a clean 5S environment.

Candidates should have strong teamwork, reliability, basic math and computer skills, forklift experience, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.