NOW HIRING - Machine OPERATORS - 12 HR SHIFTS

Job Description: We are a manufacturer of plastic products in the blown film industry located in Hudson, WI. Our products serve the Agriculture, Medical, and Manufacturing industries. In this role, you will be responsible for operating one of three blown film lines. This labor-intensive and fast-paced job involves operating, loading, and palletizing large plastic rolls into smaller sizes.

Pay: $20/hour

Shifts Available:

• Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Night Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (includes a $1/hour differential)

Responsibilities:

• Operate shaft hoist
• Load cores, tape, and tag rolls
• Handle, package, and palletize rolls
• Replace trims and switch barrels
• Conduct quality control and identify defective products
• Load and maintain scrap conveyor
• Label, box, and load 50-pound plastic rolls
• Change cutting knives on the machine
• Package rolls after indexing them from one core to another or maintain a machine that indexes rolls automatically
• Package products according to customer specifications and company standards
• Observe rolls for splices and changes
• Collaborate with other packers to keep production lines running
• Ensure correct counts, rolls of film, and supplies according to job specifications
• Notify lead or supervisor of production defects as they occur
• Assist lead or supervisor in changeovers or setting up production lines
• Follow quality specifications when packing products
• Maintain a safe and clean workplace
• Sustain productivity and quality standards
• Follow all OSHA requirements and standards

Essential Skills:

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

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts with availability every other weekend
• 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

Why Work Here? We are committed to providing our employees with meaningful benefits and real opportunities. Starting pay is $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 offer growth opportunities in a stable and safe work environment, a collaborative and positive team culture, and up to $1,000 in potential bonus opportunities.

Work Environment: 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, creating the need for additional hires. The workspace is generally 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 30, 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.