Production Operator Day Shift

Menasha Corporation; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with a Company Match

Annual Incentive Plan

Job summary

Menasha Corporation is hiring a General Labor Production Operator to join our manufacturing team in Bardstown, Kentucky. You’ll prepare products for shipment by cleaning, inspecting, assembling, decorating, and stacking to meet product specifications and customer requirements.

This role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork in a fast-paced setting. The position operates 7a–7p on a 2/2/3 schedule, with competitive wages and benefits available after 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance: Work safely using PPE and follow safety protocols.
• Documentation & Standards: Read and follow product specs and quality docs.
• Component Preparation: Clean, trim, and assemble components per specs.
• Production Flow: Maintain steady production and packaging to avoid backlog.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect finished products for quality and customer satisfaction.
• Training & Support: Assist onboarding and help cross-functional teams.
• Standard Work Compliance: Follow STW docs; ensure training when not available.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in 5S and continuous improvement activities.
• Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Job description

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ABOUT US (AND OUR EXCITING FUTURE)

Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies.

Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Working at Menasha Corporation means that your insights provide cutting-edge solutions for our customers. If you like to make things happen and are passionate about what you do, you’re going to want to be here.

Join us and become part of the power behind possible.

About The Opportunity

We’re hiring a General Labor Production Operator to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you’ll prepare products for shipment in accordance with product specifications and customer requirements, including tasks such as cleaning, inspecting, assembling, decorating, and stacking.

Why ORBIS?

At ORBIS, our people come first. We are committed to creating an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. That’s why we offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package — available after just 30 days of employment — including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with a Company Match
• Annual Incentive Plan
• And more great benefits designed to support you and your family

We take pride in providing a safe, clean workplace and a family‑friendly schedule that promotes a healthy work‑life balance. When you join ORBIS, you join a team that invests in your success from day one.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safety & Compliance : Consistently work in a safe and efficient manner, utilizing all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
• Documentation & Standards : Accurately read and interpret product-related documentation, including product guidelines, quality and safety alerts, standard work instructions (STW), customer option sheets, and quality objectives. Use the first piece as a visual reference to ensure consistency.
• Component Preparation : Clean, trim, and assemble product components using hand tools, ensuring proper fit, form, and function in accordance with specifications.
• Production Flow : Maintain a continuous and efficient cycle of production and packaging to prevent workstation backlog and ensure smooth workflow.
• Quality Assurance : Inspect finished products to verify they meet the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.
• Training & Support : Assist in onboarding and training new hires and support cross-functional teams and departments as needed.
• Standard Work Compliance : Follow all STW documentation and training protocols. If STW is not available for a process, ensure proper training techniques are followed to maintain consistency and safety.
• Continuous Improvement : Actively participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives, including 5S and STW activities, and contribute to a culture of operational excellence.
• Additional Responsibilities : Perform other duties as assigned to support team and organizational goals.

Work Experience:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment

Shift Hours and Schedule:

• 7a-7p
• 2/2/3 schedule

Two companies, one vision.

Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe.

Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online.

Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today’s supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability.

Our products and services are used by global, name-brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries.

Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you’ll have opportunities to grow.

The possibilities are endless. The power is yours!

Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.