General Laborer - 1st Shift

Who We Are:

Advantage Label & Packaging (A UFP Packaging Company), was built upon the belief that relationships are the fundamental elements for success. From our customers and vendors to our team members, our goal is to create long-term partnerships based on trust. We are focused to making lives better for our clients, employees, and business partners. Our unique approach to labeling solutions to be the expert and trusted advisor for every piece of the puzzle, not just printed labels. The breadth of our solutions includes equipment, software, technical support, and service. This has led to us growing our business nationwide and internationally.

Our Core Values & What We Look for in a Candidate:

• Dependability & consistently trustworthy

• Seeing the best in yourself and in others.

• Desiring a meaningful relationship with the customer.

• Seeking out challenges and thriving on them.

• Having the Heart of a Servant.

Advantage Label & Packaging is located in Grand Rapids, MI.

Job Summary:

The General Laborer is responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work area, and assisting the Press Assistant with production cleanup, setup, and changeovers as appropriate.

The General Laborer reports directly to the Production Supervisor.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Removal and proper disposal of trash and miscellaneous materials from the production floor.

• Deliver waste cardboard to the recycle dumpster.

• Clean printing plates and ink pans after use.

• Return plates and dies to their proper locations.

• Put away inks upon arrival and return inks to the shelf after use.

• File finished job paperwork to their respective folders.

• Periodic cleaning of all drains solid waste collectors.

• Stacking core boxes upon arrival; replenish staging area daily.

• Notify the Production Supervisor of any problems or questions with equipment.

• Keep production area clean, neat, and organized.

• Work with Production team with respect.

• Communicate any problems or potential problems with other employees to the Production Supervisor.

• Effectively and efficiently manage time.

• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Must be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Training on each of the following procedures: Pr-4.2-02, Pr-7.5-02, Pr-7.6-01, Pr-8.3-01, Pr-8.5-01.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent desired.

Benefits:

• Medical insurance

• Health Savings Account with company contribution

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Basic and voluntary life insurance

• Disability insurance

• 401(k) plan with company match

• Paid vacation and holidays

• Stock purchase program with employee discount

• Educational reimbursement

• Wellness programs and challenges

• Other supplemental benefits

Advantage Label & Packaging is a growing company. There is continuously increasing demand for our services and solutions. We have a family-oriented team and supportive leadership. We work together to exceed our customers' dynamic needs.

Advantage Label & Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.