Wind-up Operator (12-Hour Shifts) - Plastics Production

Flex-O-Glass, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex-O-Glass, Inc. is seeking a Windup Operator to support our production team in the Chicago, IL facility. The role requires handling wind-up processes, packaging finished goods, and maintaining equipment.

Applicants should be able to work 12-hour shifts, with both day (7am–7:15pm) and night (7pm–7:15am) schedules available. The position involves rotating shifts, overtime opportunities, and a team-based environment focused on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing experience a plus.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to lift products ranging from 2 pounds to 60 pounds.
• Ability to read measuring devices and basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Folds, winds, cuts, processes, and packages all finished products.
• Properly handles all scrap material from machine.
• Maintains supply of all components.
• Controls speed and settings of wind-up equipment.
• Working on or next to dies.
• Properly threads machines.
• Properly cleans around equipment and surrounding area.
• Upon direction, adjusts speed and temperatures, operates switches, valves and other adjustments on equipment.

Skills

Independent work

Reading measuring devices

Basic math skills

Manufacturing experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Flex-O-Glass, Inc. is seeking a Windup Operator to support our production team in the Chicago, IL facility. The role requires handling wind-up processes, packaging finished goods, and maintaining equipment.

Applicants should be able to work 12-hour shifts, with both day (7am–7:15pm) and night (7pm–7:15am) schedules available. The position involves rotating shifts, overtime opportunities, and a team-based environment focused on safety and quality.