Production Operator

Charter Next Generation, Inc.; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime included

Night shift differential

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee ownership

Job summary

Charter Next Generation is hiring a Production Operator in Superior, MN. You will operate and monitor production lines that turn resin into film used for packaging, with hands-on training and opportunities to grow.

The role offers a full-time schedule with guaranteed hours and a path to advancing within the company. The position pays $20.00–$25.50 per hour, with overtime built into every schedule and a $2.50/hr night shift differential.

Qualifications

• No experience required; comprehensive training program provided.
• Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds and work 12-hour shifts.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support production lines.
• Set up machines to work order specifications.
• Inspect products for quality and manage scrap.
• Perform routine maintenance and housekeeping tasks.
• Work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with your team during shift changeovers.

Job description

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Production Operator

Full Time Direct Labor Superior, MN, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $25.50 Hourly

At Charter Next Generation (CNG), every employee is an owner, earning equity shares from day one. As a Production Operator, you'll operate and monitor production lines that turn raw resin into film used in packaging that protects food, keeps medicine safe, and cuts down on waste. You'll work alongside a close-knit team with hands-on training and real opportunities to grow.

• Consistent Schedule with guaranteed full-time
• Work-life balance with only 15 workdays a month and a 3-day weekend every rotation
• Defined career progression from day 1
• No experience necessary - dedicated training program builds your skills fast
• 8 hours of overtime built into every standard schedule
• Additional $2.50/hr night shift differential

Why Be a CNG Owner

• Employee Ownership - Become a company owner day one!
• Wages up to $25.50 per hour, based on experience, including shift differential, with potential first year total compensation of $52,800+!
• Quarterly bonuses on top of your base pay
• Referral Bonus Program
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, and holiday pay
• Community involvement events and partnerships
• Certified as a 2026 Great Place to Work, based entirely on employee feedback

Position Schedule

• 12-hour static shifts (Nights - 7:00pm - 7:00am) (Days - 7:00am - 7:00pm)
• Rotational option: alternates between day shift and night shift every 4 weeks

Position Duties

• Operate and support production lines
• Set up machines to work order specifications
• Inspect products for quality compliance and manage scrap
• Perform routine maintenance and housekeeping tasksWork safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Collaborate with your team during shift changeovers

Position Qualifications

• Ability to work 12-hour shifts and lift up to 55 pounds
• Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort with measuring tools
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a technical environment
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening

CNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.