General Labor - All Shifts

Packaging-Corporation-of-America; Home Township (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation in Michigan is seeking a production associate to support a busy manufacturing operation and help improve productivity. You will join a team on the plant floor, assist various jobs as needed, and strictly follow safety rules including lock-out/tag-out.

The role requires maintaining 5S standards, strong attendance, and willingness to work overtime, including first and second shifts. Candidates should be able to lift up to 30 lbs and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Commitment to a safe working environment.
• Willingness to overtime and weekends as needed.
• Willingness to work 1st and 2nd shifts.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to support manufacturing operations and improve productivity.
• Assist all plant floor roles and duties as needed.
• Follow safety rules and lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Maintain shop areas and equipment per 5S standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May lift parts up to 30 lbs for up to 12 hours.

Skills

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Shift flexibility

Communication

Problem solving

Urgency

Multi-tasking

Education

HS 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.