Helper Trainee at Menasha Packaging in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

The following duties are normal for this position. The incumbent may perform some or all of these duties, however, it is not an exclusive or all-inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned.

• Work safely in a factory environment, which include, but is not limited to, the following:
  
  
  • The proper wearing of Personal Protective Equipment
  
  
  • The recognition and avoidance of potential hazards inherent in working in a manufacturing facility, including working safely around automated manufacturing machinery, automated conveyors, and fork lift traffic
  
  
  • Adherence to all company safety regulations
  
  
  • Participation in company safety programs
  
  
  
  


• Identify the specifics of corrugate stock, including flute, substrate, and liner variations


• Read and comprehend a standard and metric tape measure


• Work in general labor positions on the factory floor, which include, but are not limited to:
  
  
  • The bundling, stacking, loading, and unitizing of corrugate material into or off of converting or corrugating machine centers
  
  
  • Hand manipulation, hand pack, and manual break apart of corrugate material
  
  
  • Training as an operator, assistant operator, or machine helper on specific converting or corrugating machinery
  
  
  • Performing clean up and preventative maintenance of the general factory, automated rails, and the converting, corrugating, and ancillary equipment
  
  
  • Quality checks of manufactured material to ensure it is manufactured to customer specification
  
  
  • Identification and removal of non-conforming material from an active production line
  
  
  • Other specific tasks as required by plant supervision
  
  
  
  


• Interpret and understand order information presented on factory shop cards and specifications sheets


• Identify proper materials, parts, and tools as needed for specific orders and machine centers


• Demonstrate an ability to satisfy or exceed production expectations on an hourly and daily basis


• Mathematically calculate and record production data as needed, and input production data into company specific software programs


• Adhere to shop rules and attendance policy as per the union collective bargaining agreement


• Work as a productive team member in a union environment


• Follow instructions of plant supervision and management

Knowledge Required: Basic math, reading, measurement, problem solving, and communication skills.

Internal Contacts: Factory personnel, Union Shop Steward, Shift Supervisors, Schedulers, Plant , Operations Manager, Maintenance Manager, Quality Manager, Human Resources Manager, General Manager

External Contacts: Occasional contact with visiting customers.

Required Competencies

Quality of Work -

Is attentive to detail & accuracy, looks for improvements to work processes and takes advantage of tools & resources, finds root cause to quality problems.

Teamwork -

Meets deadlines and responsibilities to help team meet goals, l istens to others and values opinions, promotes a team atmosphere.

Integrity/Ethics -

Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, demonstrates support of company values.

Dependability -

Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, stays focused under pressure, meets attendance/punctuality requirements.

Adaptability/Flexibility -

Adapts to change and adjusts to meet needs, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities as required.

Other Requirements (education, experience, skills/knowledge)

• High School diploma or equivalent


• Mechanical aptitude