Helper Trainee at Menasha Packaging

Posted in General Business about 2 hours ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: 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





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