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Production Team Member (Line Operator)

Midwest Manufacturing - Dakota Panel
Rapid, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/28/2027

Midwest Manufacturing, the manufacturing division of Menards, has continually grown to become one of the largest manufactures of building materials with 17 locations throughout the Midwest. The Dakota Panel plant in Rapid City, SD specializes in particleboard and particleboard finished goods such as shelving, moldings, and cabinets.

We maintain a safe work environment and ensure the implementation of all maintenance safety programs.

Production Team Member (Line Operator) Day/Night Shift

RAPID CITY, SD - Manufacturing | Full Time | Manufacturing

Job Description

Production Team Members work efficiently, in a safe manner, maintain high quality standards, and help to ensure that guest expectations are met. Line Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining production machinery to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing. Key duties include setting up equipment, performing quality checks, Troubleshooting, and maintaining production schedules. Positions include forklift operation, machine operation, and product assembly. There are many advancement opportunities to move into leadership positions and grow with the company.

Primary Responsibilities:

Forklift positions

  • Loading material in the warehouse, yard, and onto outgoing trucks.
  • Manual counting and scanning of units.
  • Scanning products into computer system and using computer to pick orders.

Machine Operation positions

  • Learn the machine controls to ensure that product is assembled or produced properly.
  • Use pneumatic gun, automatic bander and application of ID labels.
  • Perform any necessary corrective actions to maintain a quality product.
  • Communicate with incoming shift all issues and necessary information regarding facility operations.
  • Take proactive measures to report any/all possible future equipment problems to management.

Assembly positions

  • Various types of manual labor as required by type of plant.
  • Assemble doors, trusses, kits, and other items based on plant needs.
  • Operate presses, pneumatic guns, and other machines.

Skills & Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • High school diploma / GED is preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Able to work with others.

Forklift Positions

  • Some (not continuous) bending, twisting, reaching, and lifting up to 75 pounds.
  • Previous forklift training, licensing, or certification is preferred.

Machine Operation Positions

  • Continuous standing with infrequent lifting up to 75 pounds.
  • Bending, squatting, walking, and twisting.
  • Previous production/manufacturing/pneumatic tool experience is preferred but not required.
  • Previous mechanical experience is preferred but not required.

Assembly Positions

  • Continuous standing with infrequent lifting up to 75 pounds.
  • Bending, squatting, walking, and twisting.

Full Time Positions available for Day/Night Shift

  • Day Shift: 6/7am - 6/7pm
  • Night Shift: 6/7pm - 6/7am

Benefits include:

· Medical, life & Dental Plan

· Store Discount

· Profit Sharing Bonus

· Advancement Opportunities

· $2/hr shift differential for 2nd & 3rd shift (nights)

· $3/hr weekend premium

If you think you are a good candidate for this position, please go to the Careers page on www.midwestmanufacturing.com to apply today!

Job Types: Full-time Days/Nights

Pay: $20.55

Dakota Panel

1651 Culvert St

Rapid City, SD 57701

(605)348-1613

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.55 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $3 - $21

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