Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standard profiles, to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.
Job Location: Yankton, SD
Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including:
- Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
- Education Assistance
- Bonus Plan Eligibility
- Parental Leave
Starting Rate of pay: $17.00
$500 Sign-On Bonus
+$1/hr for night shift differential
Shifts Available and Hours:
Extrusion Department: Night Shift, 6pm-6am, 4x4
Paint Department: Night Shift, Monday - Thursday, 10 hour shifts. Start times are 7:30pm and 9pm
Fabrication Department: Day shift, Friday-Monday, 6am-6pm
Shipping Department: Day Shift, 6am-6pm, 4x4
Die Shop: Days, 6am-6pm, 4x4
Casthouse: Night Shift, 6am - 6pm (Forklift Experience is required)
Job Responsibilities:
- Receives and prints packing order from computer and determines that correct packing materials are available at packing station.
- Move aluminum extrusions up to 27’ long and weighing from 10 pounds to 100 pounds are lifted between two employees from the transport rack to the spline.
- Cuts wood on saw to use for packing or banding.
- With assistance of a co-worker for long extrusions, lift metal from rack to packing cart and use prescribed material to hand pack bundles per customer specifications.
- Maintains ID for all racks and bundles in process.
- Loads metal onto conveyor belt to go through auto wrapper.
- Visually inspects ends, cut length and material to ensure accuracy and quality prior to packing.
- Keeps record of items packed and records on Process Traveler (PT) with last item packed.
- Ensures that finished material leaves area properly packaged and marked.
- Notifies Lead Person of potential problems with pack patterns.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years or older.
- Ability to read and use a tape measure that shows measurements in feet and inches.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent. (preferred)
Equal opportunities
Hydro values diverse skills and perspectives among employees. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.
Diversity improves our ability to act in accordance with The Hydro Way. Therefore all applications will be considered with equal suitability. Please apply online in ONE with your CV and optionally a cover letter.
Apply before: 03/13/2026.
