Shippers Supply, Inc.
Facilities & Sustainability Assistant (Part-Time: 1-2 hours per day Mon-Fri)
Shippers Supply, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Facilities & Sustainability Assistant (Part-Time: 1-2 hours per day Mon‑Fri)
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Facilities & Sustainability Assistant (Part-Time: 1-2 hours per day Mon‑Fri)
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Shippers Supply, Inc.
Are you looking to work for a small growing company with a great culture? We are hiring! Shippers Supply is a growing packaging solutions company that has been providing customer solutions since 1928. We have an outstanding small company culture of teamwork, fun, professionalism and entrepreneurial spirit where you can make a difference!
Shift:
Monday – Friday from 3 pm – 5 pm (flexible but ending before 5 pm).
This role is perfect for someone looking for a couple of hours of work per day, and could be great for a high‑schooler after school.
The primary purpose of the Facilities & Sustainability Assistant is to support the production and warehouse teams by managing recyclable materials and ensuring a clean, organized, and safe work environment. This role focuses on essential housekeeping and waste‑diversion tasks, allowing specialized staff to focus on complex manufacturing and distribution activities.
Key Accountabilities
Foam Densification: Check daily for scrap foam and operate the Foam Densifier machine to grind and bond scrap into foam logs for recycling.
Waste Diversion: Collect trash bins and corrugated cages and transport to appropriate areas.
Corrugated Compacting: Load the cardboard compactor; if over 18, operate the machine to compress waste.
5S Compliance: Ensure materials and tools are returned to their proper locations to maintain organizational standards.
General Cleaning: Perform end‑of‑day cleaning tasks, including sweeping warehouse and production floors.
Waste Management: Empty trash cans throughout the facility and ensure docks (inside and outside) and common spaces are clear of debris.
Team Support: Assist in maintaining a clean and safe work area to support overall warehouse efficiency.
Other housekeeping duties such as maintaining cleanliness and organization of work areas, racking, aisles, docks (inside and outside), break/locker areas, and other spaces.
Identify opportunities to improve processes and systems to make them more efficient and effective.
Comply with quality and safety standards.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
Communicate regularly with other internal departments about product information, customer requirements or vendor information.
May assist the production team in manufacturing custom packaging products, including machine operating (if over 18 years old) and assembly as needed.
Other Duties Other duties as assigned.
EEO & Background Check We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Background checks and drug tests are required.
Salary Transparency The pay range for this position is $18–$19 per hour. Most new hires typically start at the beginning of the pay range, with opportunities for growth and increases based on performance and tenure.
Benefits
Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)
401(k) with company match
Positive company culture
Requirements – Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Candidates under 18 may perform all tasks except the active operation of the cardboard compactor.
Ability to arrive for a consistent daily shift ending at 5:00 PM.
Ability to be trained on and safely operate basic recycling machinery.
Ability to read, interpret and comprehend training instructions.
Basic math skills.
Basic computer skills.
Good written and verbal communication.
Attention to detail.
Previous material handling or warehouse experience preferred.
Work Environment
Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, reach and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Work is performed in a warehouse environment (heated only).
Temperature fluctuations with dock doors opening and closing.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Manufacturing and Management
Location Minneapolis, MN
Referral Bonus Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Shippers Supply, Inc. by 2×.
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Facilities & Sustainability Assistant (Part-Time: 1-2 hours per day Mon‑Fri)
role at
Shippers Supply, Inc.
Are you looking to work for a small growing company with a great culture? We are hiring! Shippers Supply is a growing packaging solutions company that has been providing customer solutions since 1928. We have an outstanding small company culture of teamwork, fun, professionalism and entrepreneurial spirit where you can make a difference!
Shift:
Monday – Friday from 3 pm – 5 pm (flexible but ending before 5 pm).
This role is perfect for someone looking for a couple of hours of work per day, and could be great for a high‑schooler after school.
The primary purpose of the Facilities & Sustainability Assistant is to support the production and warehouse teams by managing recyclable materials and ensuring a clean, organized, and safe work environment. This role focuses on essential housekeeping and waste‑diversion tasks, allowing specialized staff to focus on complex manufacturing and distribution activities.
Key Accountabilities
Foam Densification: Check daily for scrap foam and operate the Foam Densifier machine to grind and bond scrap into foam logs for recycling.
Waste Diversion: Collect trash bins and corrugated cages and transport to appropriate areas.
Corrugated Compacting: Load the cardboard compactor; if over 18, operate the machine to compress waste.
5S Compliance: Ensure materials and tools are returned to their proper locations to maintain organizational standards.
General Cleaning: Perform end‑of‑day cleaning tasks, including sweeping warehouse and production floors.
Waste Management: Empty trash cans throughout the facility and ensure docks (inside and outside) and common spaces are clear of debris.
Team Support: Assist in maintaining a clean and safe work area to support overall warehouse efficiency.
Other housekeeping duties such as maintaining cleanliness and organization of work areas, racking, aisles, docks (inside and outside), break/locker areas, and other spaces.
Identify opportunities to improve processes and systems to make them more efficient and effective.
Comply with quality and safety standards.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
Communicate regularly with other internal departments about product information, customer requirements or vendor information.
May assist the production team in manufacturing custom packaging products, including machine operating (if over 18 years old) and assembly as needed.
Other Duties Other duties as assigned.
EEO & Background Check We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Background checks and drug tests are required.
Salary Transparency The pay range for this position is $18–$19 per hour. Most new hires typically start at the beginning of the pay range, with opportunities for growth and increases based on performance and tenure.
Benefits
Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)
401(k) with company match
Positive company culture
Requirements – Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Candidates under 18 may perform all tasks except the active operation of the cardboard compactor.
Ability to arrive for a consistent daily shift ending at 5:00 PM.
Ability to be trained on and safely operate basic recycling machinery.
Ability to read, interpret and comprehend training instructions.
Basic math skills.
Basic computer skills.
Good written and verbal communication.
Attention to detail.
Previous material handling or warehouse experience preferred.
Work Environment
Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, reach and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Work is performed in a warehouse environment (heated only).
Temperature fluctuations with dock doors opening and closing.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Manufacturing and Management
Location Minneapolis, MN
Referral Bonus Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Shippers Supply, Inc. by 2×.
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