Operator: Weekend Nights ($6/hr premium)

Viaflex, Inc. • Brandon, SD

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About The Position

Viaflex is seeking an Operator to operate large machines in a production environment to produce products. Equipment may include extrusion, laminator, tarp machine, winder, and seal cart machines. The schedule is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. The position includes a $3-per-hour night-shift premium and a $3-per-hour weekend-shift premium, for a total premium of $6 per hour.

Operators load and unload materials during production, package materials for shipment, monitor materials and machine conditions, keep the work area safe and clean, and learn machine setup and operation. They also support Viaflex team values and the division’s ISO-aligned quality management system. The role may include comparable duties or assistance in other areas as needed.

The work may involve an office environment and occasional entry into production areas, where noise, fumes, moving machinery, and varied temperatures may be present. Physical tasks include sitting, standing, walking, bending, and reaching; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Aptitude to learn mechanical skills.
• Ability to work as a team player, stay self-motivated, and work with minimal supervision.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to work efficiently at a fast pace.
• Ability to read blueprints and work instructions and maintain accurate records.
• Proficiency with computers.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership staff.
• Good eye-hand coordination.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to operate forklift, pallet mover, or hoist equipment; forklift certification may be required.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach.

Nice To Haves

• Previous machine operation experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload material throughout production runs.
• Prepare material for shipment by cutting, wrapping, palletizing, banding, labeling, and performing related tasks.
• Monitor material and machine conditions.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area by completing general housekeeping tasks.
• Learn to set up and operate large machines.
• Demonstrate Viaflex Team Member Values and encourage team members to do the same.
• Perform comparable duties of a similar or related nature and assist in other areas as needed.
• Learn, understand, continuously improve, and promote the division’s quality management system in accordance with ISO standards.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Workplace flexibility policies to promote work/life balance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Onsite fitness center or fitness center reimbursement
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED