GENERAL LABOR

Colonial Group; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Salem, Oregon, is seeking a motivated team member to support our manufacturing operation. You will work as part of a team to increase productivity, reduce downtime, and cut waste on the plant floor.

The role requires adapting to all plant tasks, strict safety adherence, willingness to work overtime and any shift, and good attendance. Strong communication and the ability to collaborate with others are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends.
• Able to work any shift.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations to boost productivity and reduce downtime.
• Assist all plant floor jobs; participate in plant and facilities work.
• Follow safety rules and lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Maintain shop and equipment per 5S standards.
• May stack parts up to 30 lbs for up to 12 hours.

Skills

Safety

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional

Time management

Urgency

Attendance

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity; decreasing downtime and waste.
• Assume active role in overall plant and facilities-related work. Position requires assisting all jobs on the plant floor.
• Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.
• Maintain shop and shop equipment per 5S Standards.
• Other duties as assigned.
• May be required to stack parts up to 30 lbs. for a period of up to 12 hours.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Must be willing to work ANY shift.
• Must have a good attendance record.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Possess an understanding that temperatures and volumes of work may vary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must be willing to work closely on a day-to-day basis with other production personnel.
• Ability to share ideas with others to solve problems of essential importance.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Thrive in a cross-functional team environment.
• Work with a sense of urgency to reduce downtime of machines.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.