General Labor

Menasha Corporation; Coloma (MI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Menasha Corporation in Coloma, Michigan seeks General Labor for 1st shift (7am–3pm) and 2nd shift (3pm–11pm). The role supports production activities, operates various machines, and ensures safe, efficient, timely production to meet customer orders and specifications.

Education required: None; High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred. Overtime may be needed to meet business needs; opportunities exist to grow within Menasha Packaging and ORBIS.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills (oral, written, listening)
• Ability to perform basic math and read a ruler
• Ability to read order specifications and complete paperwork
• Strong teamwork and adaptability
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to operate powered industrial trucks (when trained)

Responsibilities

• Practice safe working habits and maintain a clean, orderly area
• Operate machinery and equipment as trained
• Perform quality checks and accurate paperwork
• Assist other workers in Production Department
• Train employees on machinery and responsibilities
• Support maintenance as needed
• Maintain courteous, professional interactions with colleagues and guests

Skills

Communication

Math basics

Reading specs

Teamwork

Attendance

Pallets/PD equipment

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

About Us (and Our Exciting Future)

Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies. Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Working at Menasha Corporation means that your insights provide cutting-edge solutions for our customers. If you like to make things happen and are passionate about what you do, you’re going to want to be here. Join us and become part of the power behind possible.

About The Opportunity

The general labor position supports production activities to meet business objectives and operates various machines. This person conducts safe, efficient, and timely production of products to satisfy the customer orders and specifications. The general labor position follows the supervisor's direction, works well in a team environment and follows all company policies and procedures. Positions available on first and second shift.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Practice safe working habits and maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Operate machinery and equipment as required, based on level of training completed
• Perform process quality checks as appropriate, based on assigned responsibilities
• Perform accurate and timely paperwork as required for the responsibilities assigned
• Perform minor machinery and equipment maintenance and repairs
• Assist other workers in the Production Department as required
• Train employees of lesser knowledge on machinery, equipment, and responsibilities as assigned by the Production and/or Crew Manager
• Perform other duties necessary to the efficient operation of the facility
• Assist Maintenance employees when required
• Treat fellow employees, customers, guests, vendors, etc. in a courteous, professional manner at all times
• Other duties as assigned.

Currently hiring for 1st shift - 7am-3pm and 2nd shift - 3pm-11pm. Some overtime may be required to meet business needs. May need to train on 1st shift.

Education Required

None

Education Desired

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Knowledge, Skills, Or Abilities Desired

• Good communication skills (oral, written, and listening)
• Ability to perform basic math, including reading a ruler, calculating percentage over and under runs, counting loads and adding number of pallets for a total order count
• Ability to read order specifications and complete (write) daily time and production paperwork
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment
• Ability to be flexible, a quick learner, and adaptable to change
• Ability to be to work on time and maintain good attendance
• Ability to operate powered industrial trucks

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, pulling and bending, with a minimum fifty-pound weight requirement. Some responsibilities require being on feet most of the workday, standing and walking a majority of the time, others require operation of powered industrial trucks with a majority of the time spent seated. May be required to work extended daily and/or weekend work schedules based on plant requirements and the labor contract.

Two companies, one vision.

Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe. Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online. Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today’s supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability. Our products and services are used by global, name-brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries.

The possibilities are endless. The power is yours!

Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you’ll have opportunities to grow.

Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.