**Job Title: Plastic Sheet Production Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Production Operator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for producing high-quality plastic sheet products through various extrusion and value-added processes. You will also ensure the proper packaging of products according to customer specifications. This includes machine setup, troubleshooting, quality control inspections, and material handling. **Responsibilities** + Perform all duties and tasks in a safe manner. + Operate various extrusion machines to produce and maintain quality plastic sheet products. + Meet production and quality standards. + Clean and maintain components and equipment. + Band and wrap finished products. + Perform quality checks and complete inspection records as required. + Actively participate in plant housekeeping activities. + Handle materials using a forklift. + Effectively operate plant manufacturing processes as evaluated by the process checklists. + Complete the Production Operator progression and process checklists from Entry level Operator 1 to higher levels, becoming a subject matter expert, and training skills and process knowledge up to Operator level 2-4 abilities. + Operate assigned processes without support. **Essential Skills** + Experience in machine operating and machine operation. + Knowledge of extrusion processes. + Troubleshooting skills. + Ability to lift 40-50 lbs comfortably. + Willingness to learn how to drive a forklift. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High school diploma or equivalent. + Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus. + Ability to work various shifts: 1st (6am - 2pm), 2nd (2pm - 10pm), and 3rd (10pm - 6am). + Optional overtime every other weekend. **Why Work Here?** Join our team and enjoy the benefits of working in a small company environment with the support of a larger organization. We offer opportunities for growth, including moving from an operator to a process technician, lead, or into the maintenance department. Our company provides strong financial backing, 30-day benefits, a 401k match up to 5%, profit sharing, a laid-back environment, and an annual increase of 3%. **Work Environment** Our work environment is very clean and well-maintained, with a total of 32 employees. We offer a laid-back atmosphere with a focus on safety and quality. Employees are expected to adhere to safety protocols and participate in housekeeping activities to maintain a clean and efficient workspace. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of DEFOREST, Wisconsin. **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.