General Labor - 2nd Shift

Menasha Corporation; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Menasha Corporation is seeking a Production Associate or General Labor to support operators across multiple machine centers in our Lakeville, MN plant. This full‑time role fills in for others and helps maintain safety, quality and productivity.

You will work with teammates to meet daily goals, read tape measures, perform basic math, and learn company processes while contributing to a clean, efficient work area and reliable production flow.

Qualifications

• Safety sensitive role requiring alertness and safe work practices.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Team-oriented and able to meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.
• Experience in a production setting with moving equipment and people.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively with diverse roles.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving to improve processes.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic calculations.
• Proficiency with computer-based tasks and reporting.
• Strong troubleshooting and counting skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to safety and follow policies.
• Maintain high efficiency during operation of assigned equipment.
• Perform quality inspections per specifications and paperwork.
• Collaborate with peers and other departments to improve quality.
• Participate in housekeeping of the work area.
• Understand communication systems, schedules and reporting.
• Contribute to special projects as needed.
• Assist with double-feed orders.

Skills

Safety

Overtime readiness

Teamwork

Production environment

Communication

Detail oriented

Tape measure

Mathematics

Computer skills

Troubleshooting

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.

The Opportunity

The Production Associate or General Labor position assists the operators at various machine centers throughout the plant. This full‑time person will fill in for people at various tasks when they are absent.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to safety and perform job duties in accordance with company safety policies and procedures
• Maintain high efficiency according to established rates during operation of the assigned equipment
• Complete required quality inspections per customer specifications and paperwork - quality is the responsibility of all employees
• Work with peers and other departments to improve quality and performance
• Provide an active role in the housekeeping of the assigned area
• Understand department communication systems, schedules, time/attendance system and job reporting requirements
• Work in miscellaneous on specific projects
• Assist with double-feed orders

Knowledge, Skills, Or Abilities Desired

• Safety sensitive position - ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business
• Ability to effectively work in teams – meets deadlines and responsibilities to help team meet goals, listens to others and values opinions, promotes a team atmosphere
• Ability to work in a production‑based environment with moving equipment and people
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles
• Quality of Work – is attentive to detail & accuracy, looks for improvements to work processes and takes advantage of tools & resources, finds root cause to quality problems
• Integrity/Ethics – deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, and demonstrates support of company values
• Dependability – meets commitments, works independently, and accepts accountability, stays focused under pressure, meets attendance/ punctuality requirements
• Adaptability/Flexibility – adapts to change and adjusts to meet needs, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities as required
• Ability to read a tape measure/ruler
• Good mathematical skills
• Ability to perform all computer functions as they pertain to the job
• Trouble shooting skills
• Ability to read and count

Compensation & Benefits

• The starting wage for this position is $22.58/hour, plus $1.00/hour shift differential with opportunities to train in other positions with higher pay
• Robust benefit offerings
• Many advancement opportunities!

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.

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.