Assistant Operator – Nights

Job overview

The Assistant Operator – Nights position is onsite in Frankfort, KY. Compensation starts at $20 per hour, plus a $1.50 shift differential. The schedule uses rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights, with workdays and days off alternating over a two-week cycle. Washington Penn engineers polyolefin compounds and supplies thermoplastic resins, compounds, and custom formulations. The assistant operator supports facility production by handling material transfers, monitoring resin silo levels, providing relief coverage, packaging and labeling finished material, and maintaining equipment and a safe work area. The role follows supervisor instructions and safety information for materials in use.

What you'll do

• Complete the Assistant Operator training program
• maintain knowledge of raw-material transfer systems and warehouse material locations
• monitor resin silo levels and notify departments when refills are needed
• provide relief coverage for extruder operators
• record material identification and usage
• package and label finished material
• perform miscellaneous equipment maintenance
• use required safety equipment
• and maintain a clean, safe work area.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant operator

night shift

12-hour shifts

rotating schedule

polyolefin compounds

material handling

extruder operations

safety equipment

frankfort ky

washington penn

$20/hr starting

$1.50 shift differential

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance from the first day of employment
• 401(k) with employer match
• profit-sharing bonuses
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• optional long-term disability
• paid time off
• and flexible spending account.

Why this role

The posting describes a two-week rotating schedule with 12-hour day or night shifts and every other weekend as a three-day weekend.

About the employer

Washington Penn is hiring for this role. Industry: Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins. Sector: 32.