Full-Time

Operator 1

2nd Shift

Menasha

Menasha

1,001-5,000 employees

Packaging design, manufacturing, and fulfillment services

No salary listed

Mentor, OH, USA

In Person

Category
Manufacturing & Production Operations (1)

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Requirements
  • Ability to read print drawings and use a tape measure accurately.
  • Willingness to work in a manufacturing and production environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
  • At least 6 months of experience in assembly manufacturing and/or as a machine operator.
Responsibilities
  • Assemble parts according to print drawings and work instructions.
  • Insert completed assemblies into plastic containers.
  • Perform self and peer quality inspections throughout the assembly process.
  • Immediately report safety concerns or quality issues to the Cell Lead, Set-Up Technician, or Supervisor.
  • Rotate between different work cells and machines as needed during the shift.
  • Verify correct parts and materials against work orders prior to assembly.
  • Calculate cycle time, or takt time, to support production requirements.
  • Safely and effectively use basic hand tools, including a rivet gun, handheld sonic welder, hot air welder, glue gun and glue line, and manual hot wire bender.
  • Develop operational knowledge of additional equipment, including a baler, drill press, and band saw.
  • Successfully complete required print drawing, tape measure, and 17–21 day training programs.
  • Accurately complete all required paperwork related to assigned tasks.
  • Follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment in accordance with Standardized Work documentation.
  • Actively participate in Continuous Improvement, 5S, and Standardized Work initiatives.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Menasha Packaging Company, LLC provides graphic consumer packaging, merchandising solutions, contract packaging and fulfillment services, corrugated packaging, food packaging, and shipping containers across North America. It runs a network of design studios, sales/service centers, manufacturing plants, and fulfillment facilities to design, produce, and deliver packaging that protects, moves, and promotes products. Its differentiated approach comes from its broad, integrated offering—covering design, manufacturing, packaging, and logistics—across a large North American footprint, allowing it to handle end-to-end packaging needs. The company aims to help customers protect, move, and promote their products better than others, offering a one-stop solution for packaging and related services.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Neenah, Wisconsin

Founded

1849

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Menasha published its 2026 CSR report on June 24, 2026, signaling operational discipline.
  • Kristopher Neff joined as chief strategy officer on March 16, 2026, strengthening execution.
  • Menasha received Gold Vets Ready certification on August 1, 2026, aiding recruitment and retention.

What critics are saying

  • Menasha cut 271 Illinois jobs and closed a Chicago plant in 2023; more rationalization follows.
  • The century-old Chicago facility closure exposed brittle assets and modernization constraints.
  • Private ownership concentration around packaging demand makes Menasha vulnerable to customer consolidation shocks.

What makes Menasha unique

  • Menasha's 2026 network spans corrugated, reusable plastics, and supply-chain services.
  • ORBIS acquired Robinson Industries on February 17, 2026, broadening thermoforming capabilities.
  • Menasha's North American preprint hub doubles capacity and speeds graphic-packaging changeovers.

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Company News

Find a Distributor
Sep 9th, 2024
Seashore Joins Menasha Corp

Menasha Corporation recently named Tina M. Seashore executive vice president and chief human resources officer.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 4th, 2024
Menasha Packaging invests $50m in North American preprint capabilities

In March this year, Menasha Packaging announced a $70m investment to expand its operations in Richmond, Indiana, US.

Lesprom Network
Sep 3rd, 2024
Menasha Packaging invests in new preprint hub in Wisconsin

Menasha Packaging invests in new preprint hub in Wisconsin.

Find a Distributor
Jun 3rd, 2024
Menasha Named Mega Manufacturer

Menasha Corporation, a sustainable corrugated and reusable plastic packaging manufacturer, has been awarded the Grand Award for Mega Manufacturer of the Year by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) in the 35th Annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards.

The Business Journals
Oct 18th, 2023
Wisconsin packaging company to outsource jobs, close a plant and lay off hundreds in Illinois

Menasha Packaging Co., a Neenah-based manufacturer of packaging, display merchandising and signage, is laying off 271 people across several of its Illinois facilities as it outsources some jobs and closes a plant.