General Labor - 3rd Shift

Colonial Group; Grandville (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Michigan is seeking a production teammate to support a busy manufacturing operation. You will join a team focused on increasing productivity while minimizing downtime and waste.

This role requires strong safety awareness, ability to work first or second shift, and willingness to work overtime and weekends. You will collaborate with production personnel and communicate effectively to solve issues in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends.
• Able to work first and second shift.
• Experience in packaging/manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations to increase productivity and reduce downtime and waste.
• Assist all jobs on the plant floor and participate in facilities-related work.
• Follow all safety rules and lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Maintain shop and equipment per 5S Standards.
• May be required to stack parts up to 30 lbs for up to 12 hours.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Urgency to reduce downtime

Verbal communication

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 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.