Washington Penn is hiring: Assistant Machine Operator - Night Shift in Wapakonet

Overview

Get your career started with Washington Penn as an Assistant Operator.

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. Our schedule has two shifts and is on a two week rotation.

Day Shift: 7am – 7pm. Night Shift: 7pm – 7am. Week 1: Work on Monday and Tuesday. Off on Wednesday and Thursday. Work on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Week 2: Off on Monday and Tuesday. Work on Wednesday and Thursday. Off on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Background: Washington Penn is a family owned manufacturing company, privately held, with an international footprint and over 60 years of experience engineering polyolefin compounds. We are a leading supplier of thermoplastic resins, compounds, and custom formulations. We promote safety, fair treatment, and employee advancement, and we want you to be part of that culture.

Responsibilities

• Complete the Assistant Operator training program.
• Maintain knowledge of the raw material transfer systems for the facility extruders.
• Maintain knowledge of material locations in warehouse and factory.
• Manage resin silo levels and notify the proper departments when refilling is needed.
• Provide relief coverage for other extruders to cover operators during breaks.
• Receive general instructions and formulations from the Shift Supervisor.
• Familiarize with Material Safety Data Sheets for products being used for safe handling.
• Maintain knowledge of the Mixer job requirements for the facility.
• Record material identification and amounts of material used.
• Package and 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 a clean and safe work area and report hazards to Supervisor.
• Assist Operators when needed.
• Perform other duties as directed by Production Supervisor.

Qualifications and experience

• 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 per day, lift up to 50 lbs, and climb stairs multiple times per day.

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay with potential annual merit increases and opportunity for a bonus twice a year.
• Growth opportunity to earn up to $23 per hour within a year by completing Operator certifications.
• Industry-leading health, dental, and vision insurance on the first day of employment; life, short-term disability, optional long-term disability; and a 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing.
• Paid holidays, company-sponsored outings, and more.

Job details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Starting pay: $19.00 per hour, with potential to earn more through certifications
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts; night shifts; weekends as needed
• Location: In person, plant in Wapakoneta, OH

Work Location: Plant is located in Wapakoneta and is a short drive from Lima, Cridersville, Uniopolis, Celina, Saint Mary’s, and Lakeview.