Production Helper - 3rd Shift

About the role

TekniPlex is hiring a Production Helper - 3rd Shift located in Madison, WI. This role provides essential support to both warehouse operations and production lines.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and other powered industrial vehicles (PIVs) safely
• Absorb and assist with maintaining FIFO (first-in/first-out) material flow
• Perform core cutting and other warehouse support tasks assigned
• Assist production lines with material staging and setup
• Support pack-out operations to meet quality and productivity standards
• Absorb and assist with cleaning and housekeeping tasks on production equipment and surrounding areas
• Work in the cleaning room as required to support production needs
• Follow all safety rules, GMP/GDP practices, and quality system requirements
• Help the site achieve quality and productivity objectives
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
• Absorb and assist with training and onboarding of teammates as assigned
• Process and document new ISO procedures when required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Manufacturing experience is a plus
• Forklift certification with 1–2 years of experience operating material handling equipment is preferred
• Basic math and computer skills
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks throughout the shift
• Ability to work in variable environmental conditions (heat, cold, dock areas)
• Comfortable working around hazardous materials
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and time-management skills
• Effective communication skills and ability to work well with diverse teams

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and legibly complete time cards and work orders
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and read blueprints and technical drawings, such as machine, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups situations to other employees of the organization
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variable in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form

Benefits

TekniPlex provides a comprehensive and flexible benefits program that you can customize to fit your personal needs. Our programs offer you and your family health care coverage and financial security. You can take advantage of life insurance, disability coverage and voluntary benefits for extra financial protection and peace of mind. Plus, our work-life benefits provide support and assistance whenever you need it. Some of your benefits are paid in full by TekniPlex and some costs are shared between you and TekniPlex. Other benefits are made available to you at reasonable group rates.

• Medical Coverage
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Telemedicine
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Term Life/AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Voluntary Buy-Up LTD
• Hospital Indemnity
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Daily Pay
• Business Travel Insurance
• Legal Plan
• Identity Protection

Pay

Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience. Please see the job summary for details.

Schedule

The 3rd Shift position is typically scheduled from 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM.