General Labor - 2nd Shift

Grand Rapids; Grandville (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Rapids is seeking a production support associate to work closely with manufacturing teams on the plant floor. The role emphasizes safety, 5S standards, and helping across tasks to increase productivity while minimizing downtime and waste.

The ideal candidate will communicate effectively, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and be willing to work overtime and weekends across day and evening shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends; first and second shifts.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Good attendance is required and safety minded.

Responsibilities

• Assist all plant floor jobs to support productivity.
• Follow safety rules and lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Maintain shop and equipment per 5S standards.
• Help reduce downtime and material waste.
• May stack parts up to 30 lbs for extended periods.

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Urgency to reduce downtime

Fast-paced work

Education

High School Diploma/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.