General Labor Operator 1st Shift

TemperPack; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

TemperPack in Lansing, MI is seeking a General Laborer for 1st shift (6:30 am–2:30 pm) to support production in the Manufacturing department. You will follow safety rules, help with inventory, operate basic equipment, and contribute to quality and efficiency. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and prior production experience is preferred; a valid driver’s license is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous production experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities

• Run production and follow safety rules and procedures.
• Keep up with the flow of production and minimize downtime.
• Help with inventory at month-end.
• Maintain area safety and housekeeping.
• Aim to produce safe, quality products that meet specifications.

Skills

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Read instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Band saw

Rip saw

Baler

Tape gun

Staple gun

Plussing machine

Job description

Job Title: General Laborer-1st Shift- 6:30am-2:30pm

Supervisor’s Title: Team Lead

Department: Manufacturing

Location: 2510 Snow Road, Ste B, Lansing, MI 48917

About TemperPack

TemperPack is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, with additional manufacturing facilities in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Lansing, Michigan. Founded in 2015, we design and manufacture innovative sustainable packaging solutions for cold chain shipping across food and beverage, life sciences, pet and vet, and wine as well as protective packaging for all industries. Our plant-based products give customers high-performance alternatives to EPS foam and single-use plastics, developed and proven in Proving Ground, our ISTA®-certified thermal transport lab, and manufactured at three ISO 9001:2015-certified facilities. In 2026, we became a Certified B Corporation™, joining a global community of companies independently verified to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. This certification reflects our mission to build packaging solutions that customers and end consumers feel great about using. If that mission resonates, we'd love to have you on our team.

Qualifications

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for running production and following safety rules / procedures.
• Able to keep up with the flow of production and minimize downtime.
• Willingness to use band saws, rip saws, baler, and plussing machine.
• Responsible for building boxes with use of tape gun and staple gun
• Willingness to help with inventory at the end of the month.
• Responsible for area safety and housekeeping
• Committed to continuous process improvement and to produce safe and quality products that meet specifications and our responsibility to our customers.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required.
• Previous experience in a production environment is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license is also preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted
• Be on your feet for 10-12 hours a day
• Able to reach, bend, kneel and climb while performing repetitive tasks
• Ability to work in hot and cold environmentsAble to correctly wear PPE for entire shifts
• Able to react and respond quickly to noises, smells, visual hazards, and alerts

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and ongoing basis. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future

TemperPack provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a covered veteran/reservist, and any other class of protected individuals, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visitwww.E-Verify.gov.