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The High School Youth Apprentice position will work with Production Associates gaining experience in the manufacturing environment at our Waxdale manufacturing site. Youth Apprentice students in this role will work to ensure plant production is safely met utilizing the most efficient means resulting in high quality products.
Job Responsibility:
Train on, operate and mechanically or systematically intervene with various types of low-tech packaging equipment
Prepare complete and accurate systems records and learning basic problem-solving principals
Make proper judgments to determine the appropriate actions to take whenever direct or indirect intervention is required on equipment settings and resolution of equipment malfunctions
Learn to clean, inspect and lubricate
identify/fix abnormalities
and assist with AM (autonomous maintenance / PM (planned maintenance) work on equipment
Follow all safety rules and guidelines and to participate in the Behavioral Based Safety process and risk predictions
Assure quality products are being produced and will utilize various tools, testing and auditing systems to document that the product meets or exceeds the quality standards established in the point of use document
Work independently as well as with a high level of interaction in both small and large group situations
Participate constructively in team meetings, team consensus decision making and with the performance appraisal process
Demonstrate a willingness and ability to learn, teach others and be responsible for various aspects of their lines and equipment
Requirements:
Current Juniors high school students who are enrolled in Racine Unified School District High School, St. Catherine's, or Racine Lutheran High School on track for graduation and meet qualifications to be in the DWD Youth Apprenticeship Program
Must be available to work June 2026 through May 2027
During the summer, must be available to work 40 hours per week
During the school year, must be available to work approximately 20 hours per week
Employees must be able to demonstrate ability to complete the essential functions of the job and tolerate the ergonomic stressors of the job
This includes lifting up to 40 pounds, standing, sitting, walking, bending, climbing stairs, kneeling, reaching overhead, pushing, and pulling for up to 8 to 12 hours daily
Nice to have:
Basic math and measurement skills
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work successfully in a team environment
Flexibility to work within teams and independently with minimal supervision to meet operational goals
Must be process-oriented and demonstrate critical thinking skills
Basic skills in the use and application of MS Office Suite Products (Outlook – Calendar and Email
Word, Excel)
Working knowledge of Safety, and Health and Environment principles and practices
Technical training (mechanical, industrial or production related) preferred
Proven ability to undertake tasks of substantial variety or complexity