Machine Operator

We are a manufacturer of plastic products in the blown film industry located in Hudson, WI. Our products are used in Agriculture, Medical, and Manufacturing industries. In this role, you will be responsible for helping run one of three blown film lines. This is a labor-intensive and fast-paced job where you will operate, load, and palletize large plastic rolls to smaller size rolls.

Pay: $20/hour

• Use of shaft hoist
• Core loading, taping, tagging
• Roll handling
• Packaging and palletizing
• Replacing trims
• Barrel switching and changing
• Quality control and identifying bad product
• Loading and maintaining scrap conveyor
• Labeling, boxing, and loading 50-pound plastic rolls
• Changing out cutting knives on the machine
• Packaging rolls after indexing them from one core to another or maintaining a machine that indexes the rolls automatically
• Packaging all products according to customer specifications and company production standards
• Observing rolls for splices and changes
• Working with other packers to keep production lines running
• Ensuring correct counts, rolls of film, and supplies according to job specifications
• Notifying lead or supervisor of production defects as they occur
• Assisting lead or supervisor in changeovers or setting up production line
• Following quality specifications when packing product
• Maintaining a safe and clean workplace
• Sustaining productivity and quality standards
• Following all OSHA requirements and standards

• General labor
• Machine operation
• Packaging
• Blown film
• Plastics extrusion
• Plastic film
• Plastic injection
• Hand tool usage
• Math skills
• Forklift operation
• Inspection
• Loading

• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts with every other weekend availability
• Essential reading and writing skills
• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand for 8-12 hours during a shift

We are committed to providing our employees with meaningful benefits and real opportunities. We offer starting pay at $20/hour with a $1/hour differential for night shifts. Our benefits include medical, dental (with orthodontic), disability, vision, life insurance, 401K with company match, attendance bonuses, paid meal breaks, merit increases, paid time off (PTO), and paid holidays. We also provide growth opportunities in a stable and safe work environment, a collaborative and positive team culture, and up to $1,000 in potential bonus opportunities.

The production laborers must be able to adjust to changing priorities and multi-task effectively. Our facility is growing rapidly, and we have recently purchased a new machine, which has created the need for additional hires. The workspace is generally very clean and well-maintained, although it can get warm during the summer months due to the heat required to melt resin beads. The environment is not climate-controlled.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Hudson,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2025.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.