Hiring: Machine Operator/Blender - 2nd Shift/High Volume Company: RTP Company Location: Winona, MN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 12:18:25 About the job Experience: •Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl •Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls •Talk and hear to coordinate and operate equipment •Use of safety equipment as dictated by the work •Exposure to moving mechanical parts Required Skills: •Responsible for the set up and operation of thermoplastic extrusion equipment that blends, mixes, packages, and transports dry or liquid materials to produce customer products. •This includes assisting with blending operations – setup and operation of blending equipment that blends/mixes/packages/transports dry or liquid materials for our customers. •2nd Shift 3-11pm M-F with overtime as required including potential for Saturday and or Sunday work. Employees are assigned to rotating A/B weekend shift. •Set up, start, and operate machinery to mix, extrude, discharge, or handle materials according to operating procedures ensuring strands of material are continuous and ensure all controls for adherence to operating/safety procedures and ISO standards. •Weigh ingredients to meet specifications and insert into machinery, or ensures the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area and insert pre-blended materials into machinery. •Monitor production and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. •Troubleshoot equipment and processing issues. •Examines material visually or physically to ensure conformance with established standards. Qualifications: •Demonstrated capacity to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work process, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment •Must be able to operate/monitor equipment during operation to ensure quality production •Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. regularly and stand for an 8-hour shift •Read and follow manuals and procedures •Maintain a clean and safe workspace •Must be dependable and have excellent attendance •Must be willing and able to work overtime as needed, up to every other weekend •Willing and able to work in temperature extremes – hot and cold •Must be able to pass a forklift test and a respirator fit test •Must be able to read, write, and speak English Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!