GENERAL LABORER - 1st Shift

Packaging-Corporation-of-America; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging-Corporation-of-America in the United States is seeking a Production Operator to support a manufacturing operation, focusing on increasing productivity, reducing downtime and waste, and assisting all plant-floor tasks.

You will work first or second shift, overtime and weekend availability required, and adhere to safety rules and 5S standards. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to succeed in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Must be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Willing to work the first and second shift.
• Good attendance record required.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

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 up to 12 hours.

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Downtime reduction

Verbal communication

Multitasking

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.