Mancelona, MI - Production - General Laborer

August 28, 2025

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Job Summary:

The incumbent will be able to enter and exit tanks through an opening of 18 inches at minimum; buff/grind plastic tanks, wash plastic tanks, according to specifications; ensure products meet quality standards. Be able to work in cooperation with other operators and in different areas as assigned. Must be able to read and understand blueprints. Plastic and/or metal working experience is a plus.

What We Offer:

Medical, dental, & vision insurance with competitive premiums

401(k) with 3% matching

Up to $5,250 of educational assistance per calendar year

PTO + 9 paid company holidays

This job is for you if:

Enjoy working in a team environment.

Like seeing the evidence of your work each day.

Want to be part of a rapidly growing company.

Key Responsibilities:

Must be able to use various tools like grinders, saws, drills and hammers.
Must be able to read and understand blueprints.

Must be able to stand, bend and kneel for long periods of time.

Must be able to work in a group or individually.

Must be able to wash and rinse plastic containers thoroughly.

Must be able to work with cleaning chemicals and use appropriate PPE (gloves, glasses, face-shield, overalls etc.)

Must be able to work in ambient air temperatures.

Must be able to maintain inventory in work area.

Perform routine maintenance in work areas; i.e. sweeping, straightening and basic clean up.

Qualifications:

Demonstrate ability to read and understand directions, procedures and checklists.

Demonstrate ability to complete work tasks given in a timely manner.

Demonstrate ability to work both alone and in groups.

Demonstrate attention to detail and adherence to quality.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Occasional, represents 1 to 33% or 1-2 hours of an 8-hour work day.

Frequently, represents 34 to 66% or 2 1/2 to 5 1/2 hours of an 8-hour work day.

Regularly, represents 67 to 100% or 6 to 8 hours of an 8-hour work day.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and peripheral vision.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts.

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