Summer Student - Day Shift Production Floor Help

Menasha Corporation•Hartford, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Menasha Packaging is looking for seasonal production workers to work during the summer of 2026. This position will assist operators at various machine centers throughout the plant to fill in for people when they are absent. This job entails assisting with the supporting CI and Quality. Must be 18 years old or older and enrolled in some sort of secondary school or training to qualify.

Requirements

Ability to stand 6-12 hours
Must be 18 years or older
Must be enrolled in secondary school, college or trade programs to be eligible for position.
Must be able to use hands for grasping product, pushing & pulling skids of product using manual pallet jack, reaching above shoulder height at times to remove items from shelving units
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. maximum
Frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, climb and reach.

Nice To Haves

Safety sensitive position – ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business
Ability to effectively work in teams
Ability to work in a production-based environment with moving equipment and people
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to read a ruler and line-gauge

Responsibilities

Demonstrate commitment to safety and perform job duties in accordance with company safety policies and procedures
Understand job ticket information to determine quantity, special work instructions, and any other special customer requirements
Maintain high efficiency according to established rates during operation of the assigned equipment
Determine the best manufacturing method to produce product efficiently and effectively
Stage material and supplies needed to run production job using PIT equipment
Move skids of waste and record accordingly
Assist operators in maintaining high production efficiencies according to established rates during operation of the assigned equipment
Perform feed and/or delivery tasks on various pieces of machine equipment
Troubleshoot and make decisions regarding the quality of finished product
Complete required quality inspections and paperwork
Work with peers and other departments to improve quality and performance
Play an active role in the maintenance and cleanliness of the equipment and surrounding area
Understand department communication systems, schedules, time/attendance system and job reporting requirements
Actively participate in lean manufacturing initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned by management/supervisors