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Posted August 22, 2026

packaging machine assistant

Randstad
Sturgis, MI, US Full Time
41600USD - 43680USD per year

Job Description

Job Description
Salary: $41,600 - 43,680 per year + none
Reference: AB_5024507

Join a Global Leader in Everyday Packaging Solutions

Ever wonder who makes the coffee cup that starts your morning, the craft beer basket for your weekend, or the microwave tray for a quick gourmet meal? That’s us. As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of sustainable paperboard and paper-based packaging, we create inspired packaging for the iconic food, beverage, and household brands you use every day.

We are a collaborative, diverse, and innovative team dedicated to sustainable manufacturing and making a positive impact in the communities where we operate.

Why Join Us?

  • Essential Impact: Work on products used by millions of households daily.

  • Driven Culture: Collaborate with a supportive, safety-focused team.

  • Growth Potential: Learn, train, and build a lasting career in modern manufacturing.

Ready to shape the future of sustainable packaging? Apply today!

salary: $41,600 - $43,680 per year
shift: Second
work hours: 3 PM - 11 PM
education: No Degree Required

Responsibilities

  • Hourly rates start between $20-$21 per hour; full time. Prior experience with forklift required.

  • Feeder Operations & Clearing: Load cartons into the folder/gluer feeder and assist with clearing machine line jams to support continuous operation.

  • Forklift Experience: Assist Case Stacker when two high-speed gluers are running, including palletizing cases, moving loads, dumping scrap buggies, and stocking lines with corrugate.

  • Instruction & Job Ticket Review: Consult job tickets for accurate run instructions, packing requirements, and necessary shift details before starting production.

  • Quality & Case Count Assurance: Monitor finished product quality to uphold standards and track case counts to ensure accurate packing quantities.

  • Supply & Issue Escalation: Promptly alert production operators to line issues or low inventory levels to maintain smooth workflow.

  • Cross-Functional Communication: Share operational instructions with team members and oncoming shifts to keep lines running without interruption.

  • Training & Team Backup: Train new production associates on folder/gluer processes and step in to support neighboring lines as needed.

  • Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Follow plant safety rules and comply with SQF guidelines for food contact manufacturing facilities.

  • Physical Requirements: Lift and handle up to 40 lbs routinely to meet the physical demands of the line.

  • INDRISKP

The essential functions of this role include:
  • wearing steel toe shoes
  • standing for 8 hours at one time

  • Skills
  • Packing
  • Order Fulfillment
  • Packaging
  • Order Picking
  • Sorting
  • Order Filling
  • Communication
  • Safety
  • Quality Assurance
  • machine operator
  • forklift

  • Qualifications
  • Years of experience: 1 year
  • Experience level: Entry Level

  • Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.



    Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

    At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].

    Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

    This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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