Location: Grand Rapids, MI, 49505
Company: Gilson Graphics
Shift: 6:00am-2:00pm
As a member of the Gilson Packaging department, team members are responsible for performing handwork, kitting, and packaging to meet customer requirements and ensure safe arrival to the destination.
Position reports to the Packaging Manager.
- Handwork activities may include, but are not limited to:
- Applying tape, sleeves, or labels to materials such as signage, displays, and marketing collateral
- Folding materials such as letters, brochure holders, presentation folders, etc.
- Inserting materials into bags, envelopes, presentation folders, cartons, etc.
- Forming items such as visual marketing signage, folding cartons, product inserts, etc.
- Inspecting and sorting items for defects, damage, or other issues
- Counting, stacking, rubber banding, or bagging items for packs or kitting
- Making buttons and adding grommets
- Kitting activities may include, but are not limited to:
- Combining multiple items into common or unique combinations
- Building boxes (taped or stapled)
- Safely packing kits to prevent damage during shipping
- Preparing for distribution: marking, labeling, etc.
- Packing activities may include, but are not limited to:
- Placing like items in cartons, adding packing material, labeling, and sealing
- Rolling posters and placing them in tubes
- Maintain a clean work environment by wiping down work surfaces, sweeping, emptying trash, returning tools, etc.
- High school education preferred
- On-the-job training provided; no previous experience required
- High expectations of self and others
- Demonstrated commitment to quality, detail, and accuracy
- Positive attitude
- Able to work in a group setting
- Maintain the production pace of other team members
- History of good attendance and dependability
- Respectful workplace behavior
- Ability to record time and proper job in a data collection system
- Must abide by all safety rules, policies, and procedures
- Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
