Production Labor

Ox Industries; White Pigeon (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Legal Aid

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan with Company 1

Job summary

Ox Paperboard WP, LLC is seeking an entry-level Production Labor in the production department. This hourly role starts at $28.43 per hour with advancement opportunities within operations. The mill operates on a 4-crew Southern Swing Rotation covering 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts each month.

Candidates should safely operate equipment, lift >50 lbs, read a tape measure to 1/16 inch, and perform basic math and computer tasks. Drug test and physical are required; industrial safety is a priority.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn manufacturing processes and operate complex machinery.
• Industrial manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.
• Drug Test & Physical required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate manufacturing equipment and power tools.
• Read a tape measure and perform basic math.
• Inspect equipment and report questionable conditions.
• Perform housekeeping to keep areas clean and debris-free.
• Prioritize work to keep the paper machine operational.
• Load trucks with finished product and unload wastepaper bales.

Skills

Safety awareness

Tape measure reading

Basic math

Computer skills

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

Skid steer operation

Job description

Ox Paperboard WP, LLC is seeking qualified candidates to fill the Production Labor Position in the production department. This is an entry level, hourly position where advancement in operations is expected. Starting hourly rate is $28.43/ hour.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Legal Aid, Company Paid Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match.

The mill operates on a 4 crew, Southern Swing Rotation so you will work 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift each month.

• Week 1
  • 1st shift (7am - 3pm) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Off Friday, Saturday and Sunday
• Week 2
  • 2nd shift (3pm - 11pm) Monday and Tuesday, Off Wednesday and Thursday, then 1st shift (7am - 3pm) Friday, Saturday and Sunday
• Week 3
  • Off Monday and Tuesday then 2nd shift (3pm-11pm) Wednesday, thru Sunday
• Week 4
  • 3rd shift (11pm-7am) Monday thru Sunday

Weeks swing 3 rd to 1 st , 1 st to 2 nd then 2 nd to 3rd

How You Will Impact Ox Paperboard WP, LLC

• Ability to safely operate various manufacturing equipment, follow specific directions, operate power hand tools, and other duties as assigned.
• Ability to work safely, comply with all safety rules, lift, push or pull >50lbs, navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout the entire shift.
• Ability to read a tape measure (to 1/16” measurement) and basic math and computer skills.
• Performs inspections on various equipment for proper operation and report questionable conditions
• Performs various housekeeping, cleaning, and organizing functions with minimal supervision to ensure areas are clean and free from debris
• Prioritizes work and takes appropriate action to ensure paper machine remains operational
• Forklift and skid steer experience is desired
• Roll finishing (banding, labeling, sorting)
• Loading trucks with finished product
• Unloading bales from wastepaper truck

What You Need To Succeed

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Strong commitment to working safe, good communication skills, a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong desire to learn manufacturing processes and operating complex machinery and have a desire to advance within the company
• Industrial manufacturing experience is preferred but not required
• Drug Test & Physical required

All Ox employees are expected to conduct business in accordance with the highest ethical, moral, and legal standards in the best interests of Ox, its employees, and owners. Each employee has a primary duty to act at all times to uphold these standards and to act with honesty, integrity and fairness and without actual or apparent conflict of interest