Machine Operator

Evaluation-to-Hire |
1st Shift (Mon–Fri 7:00am–3:00pm) |
Lindstrom, MN

Manufacturing/Production |
Weekly Pay

Express Employment Professionals – Forest Lake is seeking reliable and detail-oriented candidates for Machine Operator openings in Lindstrom, MN
. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy hands‑on work, consistent routines, and contributing to a production team in a growing manufacturing environment.
No background check or drug screen required.

• Hourly Pay: $16.82/hour
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:00pm
• Pay Frequency: Weekly
• Employment Type: Evaluation-to-Hire
• Location: Lindstrom, MN

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonus Program ($100 for each referral who works 100 hours)

• Operate assigned injection molding press under supervision.
• Load inserts into molds, remove parts, trim parts, and perform visual inspections according to quality criteria.
• Follow proper packaging methods and complete secondary operations as required.
• Grind sprues and operate equipment related to secondary operations.
• Notify material handlers when hopper levels are low.
• Provide break relief for other press operators when not running a machine.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Ability to stand or sit up to 12 hours depending on shift, with breaks every two hours.
• Good vision required for detailed visual inspections (dirt specs, color variations, swirls).
• Some warehouse or machine operating experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented and dependable.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Routine lifting of 18–25 lbs from floor to table and table to floor approximately every 20 minutes.
• May be required to carry this weight up to 3 feet in any direction.
• Occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs above shoulder level
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• PPE (required)
• Plastic injection molding machines
• Press operator tools and related equipment

• Machine Operator
• Material Handler
• Assembly Worker

Since 2015, Express Employment Professionals in Forest Lake has partnered with over 300 businesses across the region to match top talent with rewarding job opportunities. We specialize in skilled trades, light industrial, and administrative roles. We never charge fees to our Associates.