Plastic Extruder Operator – 12-Hr Shifts, Great Benefits

Resource-Plastics; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Potential

Generous Healthcare Benefits

401k + Company Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Resource Plastics is seeking a Plant Operator in Minnesota to oversee daily plastic recycling operations, load chips, run equipment, and perform quality checks. After training, you will work 12-hour shifts (approx. 5pm-5am) on a 4 days on, 4 days off schedule, with duties spanning loading, shipping, receiving, warehousing, and lab work.

You will join a safety‑minded team with benefits, 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, and PTO to support career growth and community impact.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Forklift, skid steer, and yard tractor training provided; prior experience not required.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Moderate mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Basic PC skills to access and maintain information.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Warehouse experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain mobile equipment (forklift, skid steer, yard tractor).
• Transport plastic chip trailers between facilities.
• Load extrusion system with plastic chips and monitor operation.
• Enter, track and prepare packing and shipping orders.
• Perform routine lab testing of plastic pellets.
• Complete daily forms and paperwork.
• Maintain clean and safe work area and follow SOPs.
• Support safety, pollution control, and production reporting.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety practices

Mechanical aptitude

Basic PC skills

Reading/writing/math aptitude

Teamwork

Work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Mobile equipment training

Training in department procedures

Tools

Yard tractor

Forklift

Skid steer

Job description

Resource Plastics is seeking a Plant Operator in Minnesota to oversee daily plastic recycling operations, load chips, run equipment, and perform quality checks. After training, you will work 12-hour shifts (approx. 5pm-5am) on a 4 days on, 4 days off schedule, with duties spanning loading, shipping, receiving, warehousing, and lab work.

You will join a safety‑minded team with benefits, 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, and PTO to support career growth and community impact.