Machine Assistant

Golden West Packaging Group; Ulmar (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team environment

Benefits package

401K plan

Employee Assistance program

10 paid holidays

Paid time off

Referral program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Golden West Packaging Group is seeking candidates for a Full Time Warehouse/Logistics role at the Livermore, CA facility. The position operates 2nd Shift with an hourly wage of $21.00–$21.50, non-exempt status, and a focus on safe, accurate order processing and inventory management.

Responsibilities include reading work instructions, assisting in setup, maintaining quality, operating machines per procedures, and training teammates when needed.

Qualifications

• Speak, read, write English and have math skills at 10th grade level and / or related work experience.
• Must be able to stand for 8 to 10 hours per day and to withstand noisy conditions.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 75 lbs. and push and pull loads up to 100 lbs.
• Must have good hand to eye coordination. Ability to use a pallet jack, weigh scale.
• Must have the ability to work well with others in a team environment, and to work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Must be willing and able to obtain forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Read instructions from the current work instructions.
• Mechanical workings helpful
• Assist in the set up jobs according to general specifications, or modify if necessary.
• Responsible for quality of work.
• Assist in operation of the machine in accordance with job orders and operating procedures.
• Initiate action to prevent problems, document quality problems, contribute solutions to problems, verify implementation of solutions and control further processing when a problem is identified.
• Respect and conform to all accepted safe work practices and standards.
• Attend ongoing in-house quality education classes.
• Assists with training.

Skills

Speak English

Math skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

10th grade level

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Livermore Facility - LIVERMORE, CA 94550

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $21.00 - $21.50 Hourly

Job Shift: 2nd Shift

Who is Golden West Packaging Group (GWPG)?

We are a leading West Coast mill-independent specialty packaging and printing business. We are the people behind the innovative packaging solutions that make it possible for our customers’ products to reach our community – at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between.

With 13 manufacturing facilities primarily in California and Washington state, our extensive production capabilities include structural and graphic design, value-added converting, flexographic printing, and lithographic lamination. Our advanced, environmentally sustainable packaging solutions serve a wide range of well-known customer brands across multiple industries including agriculture, food services, medical device, food products, wineries, high tech, pharma, cosmetics and many more!

Why is Golden West Packaging Group THE place to work?

We are a well-established, growing company in a stable industry that is re-imagining itself to be a place where everyone knows everyone, where you can make a difference, and where you can learn and grow professionally.

We are focused on safety and building an employee-centric work environment where team members can experience camaraderie, relevance, and career advancement.

As the packaging and logistics sector continues to grow, we’re growing with it and creating new opportunities. Come make your mark at a company that strives to celebrate your individuality, skills, and talents.

At Golden West Packaging Group, you’ll feel the difference and make a difference

The Role You’ll Play

Golden West has the goal of achieving growth in the packaging market through exceptional operational excellence and creative support of our customer’s needs.

The Warehouse and Logistics Department’s role is to ship and inventory orders with the highest level of operational efficiency and excellence. Warehouse and Logistics processes must be clear and defined to ensure all orders produced align with the Golden West mission, vision and values as well as optimize economic benefit to the company.

What You’ll Do

• Read instructions from the current work instructions.
• Mechanical workings helpful
• Assist in the set up jobs according to general specifications, or modify if necessary.
• Responsible for quality of work.
• Assist in operation of the machine in accordance with job orders and operating procedures.
• Initiate action to prevent problems, document quality problems, contribute solutions to problems, verify implementation of solutions and control further processing when a problem is identified.
• Respect and conform to all accepted safe work practices and standards.
• Attend ongoing in-house quality education classes.
• Assists with training.

What You’ll Get

• A friendly, team-based, supportive work environment
• Competitive total compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and 401K plan with employer contribution
• Employee Assistance coverage with full services, including dietary and nutritional services, retirement planning and support services
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid time off
• Progressive employee referral program
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

Qualifications

What You’ll Need

• Speak, read, write English and have math skills all at 10th grade level and / or related work experience.
• Must be able to stand for 8 to 10 hours per day and to withstand noisy conditions.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 75 lbs. and push and pull loads up to 100 lbs.
• Must have good hand to eye coordination. Ability to use a pallet jack, weigh scale.
• Must have the ability to work well with others in a team environment, and to work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Must be willing and able to obtain forklift certification.

Golden West Packaging Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

California Pay Transparency Disclaimer: This is an Non-Exempt position. The pay range for this position is $21.00 to $21.50 per hour. It isnottypical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Actual placement within range will be contingent upon several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, internal equity and alignment with market data.