3rd shift Production Team Member

Great Northern • Allentown, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The 3rd shift Production Team Member at Great Northern Laminations’ Allentown, Pennsylvania location accumulates, counts, and packs goods produced on the Vboard Machine. The role also involves inspecting products as they come off the line to ensure proper lamination and general print appearance. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:15 a.m. Pay is $21.00 per hour plus a $2.00-per-hour shift differential. Shifts of up to 12 hours may be required to cover vacations and other absences.

The role contributes to production goals for output, quality, and waste, and supports other plant machine operations as needed. Great Northern describes a collaborative, safety-focused workplace and offers opportunities to learn new skills and advance to positions with higher compensation.

Requirements

• Take pride in work, be punctual, and work safely and effectively with others.
• Be optimistic, take ownership of responsibilities, and look for continuous improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Produce products at targeted production rates and waste goals.
• Set a safe, steady operating speed that meets scheduled needs and productivity and waste goals.
• Plan and set up the correct paper, footage, caliper, and width for the machine based on 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 as needed, and inform the machine adjuster and others.
• Pack products according to quality standards.
• Have appropriate skids ready 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 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.
• Nine 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 and fitness reimbursements.
• Tuition reimbursements.

What This Job Offers

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