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Menasha Packaging Company Manufacturing General Laborer-1st Shift - R4149 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania

Manufacturing General Laborer-1st Shift - R4149  

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Position Summary This position will be responsible for understanding production work orders, load tags, time sheets and all other relevant documents, palletizing instructions and GMP's.

Key Duties And Responsibilities  * Able to demonstrate basic math and measurement skills  * Familiarity with the use of hand tools; including tape measures  * Able to work at a brisk pace throughout an 8 - 12 hour shift in a non-sedentary position within a manufacturing environment  * Perform procedural quality inspections and identify defects as compared to written product specifications  * Able to read and follow all work instructions in a safe and effective manner  * Demonstrate outstanding attention-to-detail while always achieving superior safety, quality and productivity standards  * Develop Machine Operator qualifications by assisting Qualified Operators and through on-the-job training

Essential to this Position  * Wage starting at $18.27 with opportunity for increase after 90 days!  * Monday - Friday 6 AM to 2 PM; weekends rare  * Demonstrate commitment to safety and perform job duties in accordance with company safety policies and procedures  * Demonstrate commitment to quality and perform job duties in adherence to GMP guidelines  * Understand production work orders, load tags, palletizing instructions, time sheets and all other relevant documents  * Understand computer system and input of data  * Perform quality checks on products (board grade, flutes, single face/double face sides and overall board quality) and identify defects  * Maintain production efficiencies and standards  * Perform miscellaneous job functions in an accurate and efficient manner, such as:

Packing Palletizing Bundling Stacking Sorting

Load Tags  * Assist the Operators in efficient operation of the machine centers  * Play an active role in the maintenance and cleanliness of assigned equipment and surrounding work area  * Understand department communication systems, schedules, time/attendance system and job reporting requirements  * Perform other duties as assigned by management/supervisors

Education / Certifications Education Required High School Diploma or Equivalent

Education Desired Technical Degree

Skills & Experience Knowledge, Skills, Or Abilities Desired  * Prior Power industrial Truck (PIT) / Forklift experience preferred  * Basic computer skills - data entry  * Prior Manufacturing or Industrial Services experience preferred  * Satisfactory reading comprehension, communication, and interpersonal skills  * Willing and able to submit pre-employment drug and criminal background screenings if presented with a conditional offer of employment  * Must be willing and able to work mandatory overtime including weekends

Additional Job Requirements  * Previous manufacturing experience preferred  * Ability to read a tape measure

Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity  

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