Production Machine Operator

Ascentek • Golden Valley, MN

1d • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day. Ascentek is a 2025 USA Great Place to Work certified company. This position is Hourly, Full time (First Shift), Mon-Thurs, 4:30 am - 3:00 pm (4-10-hour shifts) along with the ability to work some Fridays as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• 1 year of related production line experience.
• Must have a good command of the English language and the ability to read, communicate, and understand written instructions
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems on the production line as they occur
• Understanding of KPMs and manufacturing packaging line processes
• General Quality & Safety Awareness
• Understanding of Lean Principles
• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Basic mathematical abilities
• Mechanical aptitude
• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency

Nice To Haves

• Minimal travel required for this position, e.g. On occasion travel may be required between locations depending on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform processes to complete bottle-filling assemblies and sub-assembly machines.
• Follow written instructions on the work order to produce various products.
• Gather raw materials needed for producing products, help set up production lines, and produce samples for quality inspection.
• Upon inspection approval, produce the product, label it, pack it, and load grouped orders onto pallets.
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Document performance and quality of production line.
• Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on machines as required.
• Complete tasks as directed by production schedules with minimum supervision.
• Utilize all material handling equipment safely, and efficiently, perform all required safety checks, and communicate the need for repairs.
• Package bulk material as required by a work order.
• Accept schedule and direction when there are changes in workloads.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Attend monthly departmental and production meetings.
• Produce product, label, pack, and stack.
• Receive materials in the production workplace and verify inventory from forklifts using a computerized warehouse management system.
• Maintain accurate inventory through the use of a warehouse management system for prompt, timely, and accurate deliveries to customers.
• Attend informational, training, safety, and compliance meetings as scheduled.

Benefits

• Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• Paid parental leave
• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Pet Insurance Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• 21 Paid Days Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Stylish company provided uniforms and personal protective equipment
• Paid comprehensive on-the-job training
• Career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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