General Labor 1st Shift

Grand Rapids; Grandville (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Rapids is seeking a production team member to support our manufacturing operation, working with a team to increase productivity and reduce downtime and waste. The role requires following safety rules, maintaining 5S standards, and assisting all plant floor activities.

Responsibilities include supporting all jobs on the plant floor, working with urgency to minimize downtime, and performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must have good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Support all jobs on the plant floor to boost productivity.
• Follow safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.
• Maintain 5S standards in the shop.
• Assist manufacturing operations to decrease downtime and waste.
• May stack parts up to 30 lbs for up to 12 hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Multitasking

Downtime reduction focus

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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 the first and second 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.