Helper Trainee

at  Menasha Corporation Companies

ABOUT US (AND OUR EXCITING FUTURE)

Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies.
Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Working at Menasha Corporation means that your insights provide cutting-edge solutions for our customers. If you like to make things happen and are passionate about what you do, you’re going to want to be here.
Join us and become part of the power behind possible.
About The Opportunity
Responsible for working in general labor positions on the factory floor, which include bundling, stacking, loading and unitizing on converting and corrugating machine centers, and filling trainee positions on the factory floor to learn specific tasks and responsibilities that come with setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining converting and corrugating machine centers.

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, listens 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

Two companies, one vision.
Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe.
Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online.
Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today’s supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability.
Our products and services are used by global, name-brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries.
Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you’ll have opportunities to grow.
The possibilities are endless. The power is yours!
Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information

• 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 managemen