Press Operator

MAI Animal Health; Elmwood (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

MAI Animal Health in Elmwood, WI seeks an Injection/Blow Molding Press Operator to run equipment, inspect products, and document production compliance in both cleanroom and non-cleanroom areas.

This role requires precise measurement, ability to read specifications, and manual dexterity to handle parts, labels, and packaging while maintaining a safe, orderly workstation.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills for counts and measurements.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions or specifications.
• Ability to read, write, and understand instructions, warnings, labels, and postings.
• Ability to use basic hand tools.
• Ability to use hands for product assembly.

Responsibilities

• Inspection and packaging of products.
• Set and use scales for part counts.
• Visually and mechanically inspect parts.
• Performs packaging and labeling functions to complete finished goods.
• Weigh products to verify gram-weight specifications.
• Work in the bottle area, packing bottles in both cleanroom and non-cleanroom environments.
• Conduct water tests on bottles to confirm the effectiveness of the electrotreating process.
• Operate shrink-wrap equipment safely and efficiently.
• Complete required production paperwork including good parts, scrap parts, and job time.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation and perform end-of-shift cleanup.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Reading instructions

Reading/writing labels

Hand tools

Manual dexterity

Job description

The Injection/Blow Molding Press Operator supports injection and blow molding production by operating equipment and inspecting products to ensure quality, safety, and production standards are met. This role requires strong attention to detail, accurate documentation, and adherence to established procedures in both cleanroom and non-cleanroom environments.

Essential Functions:

• Inspection and packaging of products.
• Set and use scales for part counts.
• Visually and mechanically inspect parts.
• Performs packaging and labeling functions to complete finished goods.
• Weigh products to verify they meet required gram-weight specifications.
• Work in the bottle area, packing bottles in both cleanroom and non-cleanroom environments.
• Conduct water tests on bottles to confirm the effectiveness of the electrotreating process.
• Operate shrink-wrap equipment safely and efficiently.
• Accurately complete required production paperwork, including documentation of good parts, scrap parts, and job time.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation, including end-of-shift cleanup.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Skills:

• Knowledge of basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions or specifications.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand instructions, warnings, labels, and postings.
• Ability to use basic hand tools.
• Ability to use their hands for product assembly.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 40-50 lbs. independently
• Must be able to frequently sit, stand, walk, climb, reach, lift, pull, push, stoop, squat, bend and stretch as needed throughout the assigned shift.
• Ability to frequently use hands, wrists, and fingers to handle, grip, grasp, pinch, turn, press and manipulate small parts, tools, and assembly materials.

Mark Anderson Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as necessary to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.