GENERAL LABORER~2nd Shift
Packaging Corporation of America · Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area · Yesterday
OTHR$20.05/hrInternship
About the role
Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity; decreasing downtime and waste. Assume an active role in overall plant and facilities-related work. Position requires assisting all jobs on the plant floor. Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures. Maintain shop and shop equipment per 5S Standards. Other duties as assigned. May be required to stack parts up to 30 lbs. for a period of up to 12 hours.
Responsibilities
- Support manufacturing operations to increase productivity and reduce downtime and waste
- Assist with plant and facilities-related tasks
- Perform all jobs on the plant floor as needed
- Follow company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures
- Maintain shop and equipment according to 5S Standards
- Stack parts up to 30 lbs. for extended periods (up to 12 hours)
Requirements
- High School Graduate or GED
- Passion for maintaining a safe work environment
- Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed
- Willingness to work second shift
- Good attendance record
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment
- Understanding that temperatures and work volumes may vary
Skills
- Willingness to collaborate daily with production personnel
- Ability to share ideas for problem-solving
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a cross-functional team environment
- Sense of urgency to reduce machine downtime
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously
Pay
Starting salary: $20.05 per hour. Annual bonus based on plant performance metrics.
Benefits
- Paid Vacation: 2 weeks per calendar year (pro-rated during initial year based on start date)
- Paid Holidays
- Eligibility to enroll in medical, dental, and vision coverage within the first 30 days (employee and dependents)
- Automatic enrollment in life, AD&D, and disability coverages
- Automatic enrollment in 401k plan with pre-tax and Roth contribution options, plus employer matching contributions