Job Information
Aerotek Machine Operator in Saint Paul, Minnesota
Job Description
We are a manufacturer of plastic products in the blown film industry located in Hudson, WI. Picture the plastic that holds magazines in place when purchasing from the airport, or the plastic that you see wrapped around hay bales in Western Wisconsin. If you order new furniture or appliances, it is the wrap that holds things together. We provide our plastic products for the 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 fairly fast-paced job. You will operate, load, and palletize large plastic rolls to small size rolls.
The schedule is 2 days working, 2 days off and 3 days working, 2/2/3. These are 12 hour shifts from either 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Work 3 days one week and 4 days next week – have every other weekend off.
Pay: $20-21/hour
Responsibilities
Use of shaft hoist
Core loading, taping, tagging
Roll handling
Packaging/Palletizing
Replacing trims
Barrel (containing product) switching/changing
Quality control, identifying bad product
Loading and maintaining scrap conveyor
Labeling, boxing, and loading 50-pound plastic rolls
Changing out cutting knives on the machine
Package rolls after indexing them from one core to another or maintain a machine that indexes the rolls automatically
Package all products according to customer specifications and production standards
Pack rolls and observe rolls for splices and changes
Work 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 line
Follow quality specifications when packing product
Maintain a safe and clean workplace
Sustain productivity and quality standards
Follow all OSHA requirements and standards
Essential Skills
General labor
Machine operation
Packaging
Experience with blown film
Plastics extrusion
Plastic film
Plastic injection
Hand tool usage
Machine operation
Math skills
Forklift experience
Inspection
Loading
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends
Essential reading and writing skills
Minimum one year of experience in an industrial environment preferred
Experience with automated manufacturing equipment preferred
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand 8-12 hours during a shift
Why Work Here?
We’re committed to providing our employees with meaningful benefits and real opportunities. Good benefits include medical, dental (with orthodontic), disability, vision, life insurance, and a 401K with company match. We offer attendance bonuses, paid meal breaks, merit increases, paid time off (PTO), and paid holidays. There are growth opportunities in a stable and safe work environment, with a collaborative and positive team culture. Additionally, employees have the potential to earn up to $1,000 in bonus opportunities.
Work Environment
The production laborers must be able to adjust to changing priorities and be able to multi-task. The company is growing rapidly and has just purchased a new machine, increasing the need for hires. The environment can get a little warm during the summer and is not climate-controlled due to the heat needed to melt resin beads. However, the workspace is generally very clean and well-maintained.
Pay and Benefits
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2025.
About Aerotek:
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.