Press Operator

MAI Animal Health; Elmwood (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

MAI Animal Health is seeking a detail-oriented manual assembly operator at our Wisconsin facility. You will read specifications, count parts, operate multiple molding and packaging machines, conduct inspections, and ensure materials match mix sheets.

You will maintain cleanliness and follow quality policies to guarantee finished goods meet standards. Responsibilities include packaging, labeling, inventory handling, and daily shift cleanup.

Qualifications

• Basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• 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 hands for product assembly.

Responsibilities

• Set and use scales for part counts.
• Run equipment such as sleeve machine, RF sealers, heat welder, needle machine, arbor press, drill press and auto baggers.
• Visually and mechanically inspect parts.
• Clean hoppers, dryers, and grinders.
• Read and interpret mix sheets, ensuring correct raw materials are used.
• Performs packaging and labeling to complete finished goods.
• Report and document any issues to Quality or Molding Manager.
• Perform operator duties on molding machines.
• Sort, count, package, label and unpack inventory.
• Follow policies that support the quality system.
• Clean around workstation at end of shift.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Read instructions

Written instructions

Hand tools

Manual assembly

Tools

Sleeve machine

RF Sealers

Heat Welder

Needle Machine

Arbor Press

Drill Press

Auto Baggers

Job description

This position requires the utmost attention to detail that each item manufactured meets company standards.

Essential Functions

• Set and use scales for part counts
• Run equipment such as, but not limited to sleeve machine, RF Sealers, Heat Welder, Needle Machine, Arbor Press, Drill Press and Auto Baggers
• Visually and mechanically inspect parts
• Clean hoppers, dryers, and grinders
• Read and interpret mix sheets, assuring proper raw materials are used to mixing
• Performs packaging and labeling functions to complete finished goods
• Report and document any issues with quality, process, equipment and/or components to Quality or Molding Manager
• Perform Operator duties on molding machines
• Sort, count, package, label and unpack inventory
• Follow policies that support the quality system
• Clean around workstation at the end of the shift
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements / Skills

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