2nd shift Production Crew Member

Great Northern • Allentown, PA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Northern Laminations, a division of Great Northern, manufactures edge protection and protective packaging. The 2nd shift Production Crew Member accumulates, counts, and packs goods produced on the Vboard machine and inspects products coming off the line for proper lamination and general print appearance. The role also supports production targets, quality standards, safe operations, and continuous improvement in a clean, climate-controlled facility.

The scheduled hours are 2:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m., Monday through Thursday, at $22.00 per hour. The position may require working shifts of up to 12 hours to cover vacations and other absences. Team members may assist with other plant machine operations, including Legacy, as needed for breaks, vacations, changes, or special projects.

Great Northern describes its workplace as collaborative, team-first, safe, clean, enjoyable, and predictable. Team members are expected to take pride in their work, arrive on time, work safely and effectively with others, take ownership of responsibilities, and seek opportunities for continuous improvement. The company offers opportunities to learn new skills and advance to positions with higher pay, including advancement opportunities at local and national facilities.

Requirements

• Take pride in work and arrive on time.
• Work safely and effectively with others.
• Take ownership of responsibilities and look for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Be able to work shifts of up to 12 hours when needed to cover vacations and other absences.

Responsibilities

• Produce product at targeted production rates and waste goals.
• Set a safe, steady machine speed that targets scheduled needs, productivity, and waste goals.
• Plan and set up the correct paper, footage, caliper, and width for the machine and customer orders.
• Read and understand the computer-based production scheduling system and customer expectations.
• Supply the appropriate type and amount of paper.
• Monitor product quality, take action when needed, and inform the machine adjuster and others.
• Accumulate, count, and pack goods produced on the Vboard machine according to packing standards.
• Inspect goods coming off the line for proper lamination and general appearance of printing.
• Prepare appropriate skids for start-ups; build, band, stack, and wrap skids to customer specifications.
• Assist with all phases of plant machine operations, including Legacy, as needed for breaks, vacations, changes, or special projects.
• Keep up to date with ongoing machine improvements.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Support lean thinking, sustain improvements, and follow lean initiatives.
• Perform other duties as required by Production Supervisors or Management.

Benefits

• Competitive 401(k) match and historically generous profit-sharing retirement savings contribution
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid vacation during the first year of employment
• Medical plan options
• Climate-controlled facility with a clean, comfortable breakroom
• Opportunities to advance career and compensation level
• Flexible overtime opportunities when available and/or needed
• Ability to give or trade shifts with other team members
• Annual merit increases and market benchmarking to ensure competitive wages
• Health/fitness reimbursements
• Tuition reimbursements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed