Assistant Machine Operator - Night Shift

About the role

At Washington Penn, we are committed to providing employees with rewarding opportunities and career advancement. Our schedule allows for days off during the week and every other weekend is a three-day weekend!

Responsibilities

• Competitive starting pay!
• Annual merit increases based on performance, and potential opportunity for a bonus twice a year.
• Growth opportunity to make up to $23 per hour within a year by completing Operator certifications.
• Absolutely amazing benefits package! Industry-leading: health, dental, and vision insurance on the first day of employment.
• Other insurance including: life, short-term disability, and optional long-term disability!
• Complete the Assistant Operator training program.
• Maintain a knowledge of the raw material transfer systems for the facility extruders.
• Maintain a knowledge of material locations in warehouse and factory.
• Maintain a knowledge of resin silo levels and notify the proper departments when needing refilled.
• Provide relief coverage for other extruders to cover operators during their breaks.
• Receive general instructions and formulations from Shift Supervisor.
• Become familiarized with Material Safety Data Sheets for products being used for safe handling.
• Maintain a knowledge of the Mixer job requirements for entire facility.
• Record material identification and amounts of material used.
• Package and properly label finished material and place in holding area.
• Perform miscellaneous maintenance on equipment.
• Wear proper safety equipment as specified by the Material Safety Data Sheet.
• Maintain clean and safe work area and report all hazards in the factory to Supervisor.
• Absorb and assist Operators when needed.
• Perform other duties assigned and assignments as directed by Production Supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Ability to work within a rotating schedule.
• Basic computer skills, including word-processing, graphics, and spreadsheets.
• Physical requirements: Ability to stand/walk up to 12 hours during the day, ability to lift 50 lbs on any particular day, ability to climb stairs multiple times on any particular day.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience, training, and skills: None specified.

Skills

• None specified.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Pay

Starting at $19.00 per hour. Ability to make $4 more per hour by completing Operator certifications.

Schedule

12 hour shift
Night shift
Weekends as needed

Education

High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location

In person. Plant is located in Wapakoneta and is a short drive from Lima, Cridersville, Uniopolis, Celina, Saint Mary's, Sidney, and Lakeview.