General Labor - 1st Shift

Staffing; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambient Recruiting is seeking a motivated General Laborer for a Grandville metal manufacturing facility. Start immediately and contribute to production quality in a fast-paced environment. Tasks include learning multiple packing and shipment-related duties, with emphasis on accuracy and safety.

On-site position with direct hire terms, supporting production throughput. Ideal candidates are reliable, ready to learn, and able to perform physical tasks such as lifting and standing for extended

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must read and write in English.
• Experience in shipping, packing, inspection, or postal operations.
• Computer literacy; scanning and labeling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Pack and visually inspect items for shipment.
• Assemble containers and prepare packing materials.
• Insert items into containers using spacers and padding.
• Label containers and post weights and shipping charges.
• Ensure accuracy of information and adhere to safety rules.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English reading/writing

Shipping & packing

Computer literacy

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

General Labor - 1st Shift
Warehouse Walker,MichiganDirect Hire Aug 4, 2026

Warehouse

Ambient Recruiting is seeking a motivated General Laborer to join a metal manufacturing facility in Grandville. We are looking for a reliable individual who is ready to start immediately. The ideal candidate will play a key part in the department's smooth and efficient operation. Your main responsibilities will be to learn and perform various tasks that support production and help ensure the highest quality products for our customers. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• The Packer is responsible for visually inspecting and packing items for shipment.
• Assembles cardboard containers or selects preassembled containers.
• Inserts items into containers using spacers, fillers, and protective padding.
• Binds containers with proper material, i.e. tape. Weighs parts for count.
• Makes and applies identifying information (labels) and shipping instructions onto containers. Posts weights, shipping charges and affixes postage.
• Ensures information is accurate and conforms to order.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Keeps work area clean and neat.
• Abides by all policies, procedures, guidelines of the company, including conformance to good common sense safety practices.
• Each employee will be responsible for the quality of their production.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent.
• Must read and write in English
• Experience in shipping, packing, inspection, and/or postal experience.
• Computer literacy. Will be scanning, making and creating labels.
• Bending, twisting, reaching, etc.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, and reach.
• Walking on a level surface for periods throughout the day.
• Continuously lifting 35lbs throughout the day.
Reliable and punctual

Ambient Recruiting - an entirely employee-owned company - is the largest independent employer in West Michigan. Our mission is to match people with meaningful, long-lasting, and enjoyable careers, not just a job. Since 1988, we've helped match over 300,000 people just like you with top employers across West Michigan.