Machine Assistant - 1st Shift

Action Packaging; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Monthly bonus

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Safety bonus

Shoe reimbursement

401(k)

Job summary

Opus Packaging in Jackson, MI is seeking a 1st Shift Machine Assistant to help produce corrugated packaging products. You will participate in machine setup, runs, and basic assembly while supporting a safe, efficient production line.

Applicants should be 18+, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and be comfortable reading safety rules and operating instructions. Competitive benefits and company-paid life insurance are included.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions and procedural documents.

Responsibilities

• Operate and assist with machine setup and runs.
• Enter plant data and perform handwork or assembly tasks.
• Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 20 pounds frequently.

Skills

Reading & interpreting documents

Basic math skills

Hand-eye coordination

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measure

Micrometer

Job description

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Full Time Manual Labor Jackson, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1724

6:00am - 2:00pm M-F

Opus Packaging is a premier packaging company and supplier of corrugated products. Our philosophy and values are the backbone of Opus, but it’s our employees who bring them to life. We know that the most important component of a thriving business is a thriving team.

We are currently searching for 1st Shift Machine Assistant for our Jackson, MI location. As a Machine Assistant you can expect to produce corrugated or chip packaging products for our customers in coherence with promoting the corporate vision, mission statement, and core values.

Opus Packaging is pleased to provide a competitive medical, vision, dental insurance package along with company paid life insurance for you and your family. We also offer PTO, opportunity for monthly bonus, safety bonus program and safety shoe reimbursement.

What you need to be successful at Opus Packaging:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions and procedural documents.

It’d be great if you also have:

• Previous experience in warehouse or packaging environment.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to properly use and understand the required measurement equipment including tape measures, micrometers, and other tools as required by specific jobs.

During a normal workday you can expect to:

• Bend, reach, stoop, squat and stand for 8 hours.
• Have good hand - eye coordination.
• Occasional lifting of 50 pounds and frequent lifting of 10-20 pounds.
• Understand machine set-up, machine runs, plant data entry, handwork, or assembly assignments.

• Life insurance
• Monthly Production Bonus Opportunity
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Safety Program Bonus
• Safety shoe reimbursement
• 401(k) w/ Employer Contribution

As part of the Opus team, you’ll never be treated like just a number. We’re a family and we are honored by everyone who chooses to join us. In addition to delivering the best possible products to our customers, we strive to create the best possible work environment for our team. At Opus we invest in each other and in our communities.