1st shift Packer

Mixed Staffing and Recruiting • Grand Rapids, MI

4d • $17

About The Position

We are seeking a hard-working, self-motivated individual to join our team at Mixed Employment Partners. Our goal is to foster a collaborative and diverse workforce where dedication and initiative drive excellence in achieving our organizational objectives HERE’S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING Making things Happen - Producing high quality finished goods and ensuring efficient and safe machine operation Setting the Pace - Inspecting equipment and performing basic adjustments and preventative maintenance when needed Always Accountable - Following all Company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Connecting - Hanging out with the cool kids in a collaborative team environment

Requirements

• Ability to follow instructions, verbal and written
• Physically must be able to stand for long hours and be able to lift at or above the waist at a maximum of fifty pound
• Understanding of basic math to solve problems and manage through on-the -job tasks
• Must be able to rotate between all 3 shifts and work weekends
• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Experience in a food manufacturing industry or a related position
• Mechanical aptitude
• Demonstrated ability to operate machinery
• Walk/stand for a shift and be able to twist, bend, stoop and reach.
• Push/pull objects as required.
• Frequently lift objects weighing 50 pounds from waist-level.
• Hear and talk on an ongoing basis in an atmosphere of moderate and loud noise.
• Work in cold, warm, hot, humid and/or wet conditions.
• Climb stairs, ladders, equipment scaffolding, and heights as required.
• Come into tactical contact with tree nuts and peanuts

Nice To Haves

• A sense of humor & love for Pop-Tarts

Responsibilities

• Read and verify product order or invoices
• Detect and verbally communicate with co-workers and superiors about errors in products or processes
• Use basic math skills such as adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing
• Use a computer and its components such as a keyboard, mouse, and printer
• Work independently with little supervision.
• Repetitive motions such as standing, stooping, bending and lifting using proper lifting techniques
• Lift up to 50 pounds – ask for assistance for anything over 50 pounds
• Stand on feet to perform tasks for periods of 8 to 12 hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED