Floor Assistant - 2nd shift

Rehrig Pacific Company • Pleasant Prairie, WI

428d • $32,760 - $33,800

About The Position

The Floor Assistant role is designed to support the Shift Supervisor and Manager in overseeing plastic injection molding machines, ensuring efficient production processes. This position involves setup, troubleshooting, and maintaining safety standards on the production floor, while also performing machine operator duties as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or its equivalent.
• Previous experience as a team leader in a manufacturing environment.
• 2 years of previous injection molding experience preferred.
• Must pass forklift driving test and operate safely.
• Self-motivated and able to think independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and push/pull products weighing up to 30 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of safety standards in production

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point person and assistant for the Shift Supervisor and Manager.
• Oversee a set of plastic injection molding machines to ensure smooth production runs.
• Perform setup for production changes according to customer specifications.
• Start up and shut down all machines, water, air, and material systems in the work area.
• Troubleshoot basic machine and processing problems.
• Ensure work cells are stocked with necessary components.
• Monitor alternative material usage and verify machines are running to standard cycles.
• Lead all manufacturing safety initiatives in the work area.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area (5S).
• Complete all production paperwork and perform end-of-day duties before the next shift.

Benefits

• End of first week bonus of $150
• Bonus of $300 after 30 days
• Friendly culture in a family business
• Salary range of $15.75/hr to $16.25/hr
• Great benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED