Weekend Operator - Woodbury MN

Weekdays 6:00AM - 4:30pm Monday through Thursday (Friday through Sunday off) 40 hrs per week plus overtime.

ENTRY LEVEL or with previous manufacturing experience.

Be part of an Employee-Owned company! Shares in the company after 6 months.

We will train you in up to 33 different production processes.

Interesting variety and fun to learn.

If you like machines, you’ll like this job.

You will learn a ton about milling and manufacturing.

$18.50 /hour to start plus excellent benefits package including 2 weeks paid time off. $500 bonus after 6 successful weeks on the job. Plus an additional $500 bonus after 6 successful months on the job.

We have a great employee environment; friendly, helpful, fun, and family-like.

This is factory work. It is very physical.

We work hard and require good attendance and performance.

If you work hard you will be rewarded! Attendance is critical.

Must be a fast learner with familiarity or strong interest in production and/or manufacturing.

We are a unique and strong company of approximately 175 employees in 4 locations that was originally a spin-off from 3M. We do particle processing for industries such as automotive, aeronautics, food and beverage, and personal care products.

https://www.aveka.com

Job Description

Safely and efficiently run a wide range of production jobs. Must be able to follow written operating procedures and work independently while staying on task.

Large equipment setup, operation, and shut down. You’ll work with process engineers, research engineers, the production manager, and project managers to complete production and research and development jobs.

Properly review and complete documentation and meet deadlines and goals set by management.

You will operate large equipment, lift and move 50-60 pounds multiple times per day, using pallet jacks, and forklifts.

Assignments include dusty environments – personal protective equipment will be supplied as well as uniforms that are cleaned for you.

Physical Requirements

Bending, squatting, working on your feet for 10-12 hours shifts. Lifting 50-60 pounds often and moving 350-500 pound drums with mechanical assistance.

Basic Qualifications

Experience or interest in Production and/or Manufacturing

High School Diploma / GED or higher

Some experience with Excel and Word or ability to learn, and basic math skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing).

Ability to work independently.

Benefits

Full benefits including medical, dental, life, disability, 2 1/2 weeks paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match. AND ESOP shares of the company.

Are you looking for a company that will see your potential and reward you for it?

Are you a hard worker looking for an opportunity that can grow into a career?

Are you looking for steady work with a respectable and thriving company?

Are you looking for on-the-job training?

Apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Qualifications:

• High School diploma or above
• Excellent Attendance
• 0-2 years manufacturing, operations, mechanical or related experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Able to demonstrate proficiency in 1 areas of production: i.e. ball milling, MAIC, V-blending, web handling, screening, hammermilling, spray drying, tray drying, melt spraying/prilling, spheroidizing, water-beads, liquid blending/alginate
• Independent organization and prioritization of multiple tasks
• Able to work effectively in a dynamic environment
• Able to read, interpret, apply, and communicate technical information, including drawings, statistical data and specifications
• Skill and ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization, both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of equipment, production, and packaging processes

Physical Requirements:

• Up to 100% on the manufacturing floor that requires the ability to walk, stand, sit, reach, climb, bend, twist, push, pull, handle, lift, see, and hear; able to operate forklifts, fork trucks, pallet jacks, hoists, and other equipment to move materials; able to press buttons, operate levers, use wrenches, connect hoses, stack, load, unload, climb stairs, and use ladders; frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and/or moving heavier objects with mechanical assistance; work environment may be very loud, warm, humid, and/or have dust, dirt, debris, and odors; some products contain allergens that may cause physical reactions in certain individuals; requires ability to properly wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as dust masks, smocks, safety glasses, hearing protection, hair nets, gloves, etc.
• Up to 5% general office work with ability to sit for certain periods of time to complete documentation, refer to written procedures, log measurements, and related; ability to read, write, and print neatly

Reasonable accommodations will be considered per ADA requirements to enable an individual to perform the job if any of the above physical requirements are limited.