GENERAL LABORER~S03015~5204

Colonial Group; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Michigan seeks a production-support team member to help improve productivity and minimize downtime. The role involves assisting all plant-floor jobs, following strict safety rules, and maintaining 5S standards across equipment and processes.

Candidates should be able to work second or third shifts, be reliable with attendance, and be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed. Prior packaging or manufacturing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Willing to work second and third shifts.
• Overtime and weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Support a manufacturing operation to increase productivity and reduce downtime and waste.
• Assist all jobs on the plant floor as needed.
• Follow safety rules and lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Maintain 5S standards for shop and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May stack parts up to 30 lbs for up to 12 hours.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Fast-paced work

Multi-tasking

Education

High School/GED

Job description

RATE OF PAY: $20.18 PLUS .70 SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

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 second and third 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.