Production Labor

Ox Paperboard WP, LLC; White Pigeon Township (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Ox Paperboard WP, LLC in White Pigeon, MI is hiring for a Production Labor role in the production department. This entry-level, hourly position offers advancement opportunities and starts at $28.43 per hour.

Employees receive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement with company match. The job requires safety-conscious operations, ability to lift and maneuver heavy items, and readiness to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts on a rotating four-week cycle.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Industrial manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Drug Test & Physical required.
• Strong commitment to working safely and following rules.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate various manufacturing equipment and follow directions.
• Read a tape measure to 1/16" and perform basic math and basic computer tasks.
• Inspect equipment for proper operation and report any issues.
• Perform housekeeping and keep work areas clean and organized.
• Prioritize work to ensure the paper machine remains operational.
• Load trucks with finished product and unload bales from the wastepaper truck.

Skills

Safety minded

Reading tape measure

Basic math

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Skid steer experience

Job description

Salary Range: $28.43 To $28.43 Hourly

Production Labor

OX Paperboard WP, LLC, White Pigeon, MI, US

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