Production Machine Operator - Starting Pay $21.44/hour, $1500.00 Bonus - Mativ

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. With over 7,500 employees worldwide, we manufacture on four continents and generate sales in more than 100 countries. We offer a wide range of premium applications across diversified and growing end markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers' products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.

We currently have exciting opportunities available for Production Machine Operators at our high profile Minneapolis, MN union plant location.  

What You'll Do:

• Follow all company established methods, policies, rules, practices, and procedures to ensure employee safety, product quality, and efficient operations.
• Assist with line start-up and shutdown according to procedures.
• Assist with set-up styles, including necessary adjustments, by use of set-up sheets/guidelines
• Develop, monitor, and maintain input reports; check quality at start of shift and ensure qualify of all product throughout shift.
• Maintain a clean line, adhere to all plant safety, quality, and attendance policies.
• Maintain communication as neccessary with shift supervisor and lead operator to ensure acceptable quality, efficiencies, and material utilization.
• Demonstrate team building and dedication.
• Follow detailed procedures to operate moving machinery.

Experience/Skills:

• Manufacturing experience required
• Regular, punctual attendance required
• Basic computer skills required - must be able to use computer for data collection
• Basic mechanical skills preferred
• Forklift experience helpful
• Basic mathematical skills
• Read and comprehend English
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to bend, squat, twist, reach, push, pull, & reach above shoulder height
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
• Effective communication skills
• All applicants must pass a pre-employment physical, background check and drug screen

Schedule:
Day Shift 7:00am - 7:00pm

Night Shift 7:00PM - 7:00AM

Work only 15 days a month (not including overtime)!  Our employees on this schedule enjoy the benefits of a full-time position and enjoy outstanding work/life balance!

Week #1 - Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday (48 hours)
Week #2 - Sunday, Wednesday & Thursday (36 hours)

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive pay starting at $21.44/hour; increases to $25.61/hour after 90 calendar days
• $.75/hour shift differential
• $1500.00 Sign On Bonus after 90 calendar days of service completed
• Regular opportunities for overtime and double time pay
• Outstanding Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Benefits effective your first day of employment
• 401K Retirement Plan, immediate 6% company match and 100% vested
• 100% Company paid life insurance, short-term disability and long term disability
• Holiday Pay
• Competitive Vacation & Minneapolis Sick & Safe Time Benefits

Note:  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.