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Washington Penn

Assistant Machine Operator - Night Shift

Washington Penn, Wapakoneta, Ohio, United States, 45895

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Assistant Machine Operator - Night Shift (Washington Penn) Base pay range:

$19.00/hr – $19.00/hr .

Schedule

Day Shift: 7 am – 7 pm

Night Shift: 7 pm – 7 am

Week 1 – Monday & Tuesday on, Wednesday & Thursday off, Friday, Saturday & Sunday on

Week 2 – Monday & Tuesday off, Wednesday & Thursday on, Friday, Saturday & Sunday off

Background Washington Penn is a family‑owned, privately held manufacturing company with over 60 years of experience engineering polyolefin compounds. As a leading supplier of thermoplastic resins, compounds, and custom formulations, we pride ourselves on industry‑leading safety, fair treatment, and employee advancement.

Benefits

Competitive starting pay, annual merit increases, and potential bonus twice a year

Health, dental, vision insurance on the first day of employment

Life, short‑term disability, and optional long‑term disability insurance

401(k) with employer match and profit sharing bonuses

Paid holidays, company events, and outings

Responsibilities

Complete the Assistant Operator training program

Maintain knowledge of raw material transfer systems and material locations

Monitor resin silo levels and notify departments when refilling is needed

Provide relief coverage for other extruders during operator breaks

Follow general instructions and formulations from the Shift Supervisor

Familiarize with Material Safety Data Sheets and use proper safety equipment

Record material identification and quantities used

Package and label finished material and place in the holding area

Perform miscellaneous equipment maintenance

Keep work area clean and safe; report hazards to the Supervisor

Assist operators when needed and perform other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor

Preferred Experience, Training, And Skills

High School Diploma or equivalent

Ability to work within a rotating schedule

Basic computer skills (word‑processing, spreadsheets)

Physical ability to stand or walk up to 12 hours, lift 50 lbs, and climb stairs multiple times

Job Type Full‑time

Education High school or equivalent (required)

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Manufacturing and Production –

Industries: Manufacturing

Work Location In‑person. Plant located in Wapakoneta, OH; short drive from Lima, Cridersville, Uniopolis, Celina, Saint Mary’s, and Lakeview.

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