Production Workers – Kalamazoo MI

Job Opening:
Production Worker – Kalamazoo MI

Arvco Container Corporation is hiring Production Workers for our Kalamazoo MI manufacturing plant – Openings on 2nd Shift.

One year background in a manufacturing environment is required.

Starting wages $17.00 – $20.00 per hour, depending on position and experience. Benefits include: 40 hours paid vacation after 90 days, 401(k) with company match, choice of BCBS health insurance plans, paid health insurance opt‑out program, and company‑paid life and disability benefits.

Regularly scheduled for 40 hours per week plus mandatory overtime. Applicants must be willing and able to work overtime and weekends as required.

• Occasional lifting of 50 pounds and frequent lifting of 10‑20 pounds during a normal work day.
• Properly use and understand required measurement equipment including tape measures, micrometers, and other tools.
• Participate in the principles of teamwork.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment.
• Operate and perform at speeds necessary to meet production demand.
• Must be able to bend, reach, and stand for 10 hours.
• Hand‑eye coordination.
• Attend all mandatory safety training supplied by the employer.
• Continuously monitor and assure products meet quality standards.
• Accountable for machine set‑up as well as adjustments of machines and equipment.
• Adhere to company policies and work in accordance with all safety regulations, quality control procedures and internal systems.
• Follow product specifications and layouts, supervisor instructions and job checks/orders.
• Report safety concerns to supervision, including potential injuries or near misses.
• Accountable for product quality and accurate production reporting.
• Be actively in control of the operation of machinery and equipment in the work area.
• Recommend or initiate improvements to production methods, good manufacturing practices, safety, and product quality.
• Increase efficiencies of department and work crew.
• Problem‑solve and analyze.
• Estimate, stage, requisition, and inspect materials used within area of responsibility.
• Report pertinent information, both routine and unusual, to supervision in a timely and effective manner.

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• Work experience in the corrugated industry is a plus.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good mathematical skills.
• Ability to read factory layouts for specific manufacturing details.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately.

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, with relevant manufacturing background and work experience.

Arvco Container Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicant candidates will be evaluated based on the ability to meet the job description and qualifications outlined above.

Arvco Container Corporation does not base any hiring decision on an applicant’s race, color, religion, age, gender or sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.