About Us:

Viking Masek Packaging Technologies provides innovative packaging automation for food, beverage, health, medical, and consumer goods manufacturers globally. We offer advanced solutions like vertical form fill seal (VFFS), premade pouch, stick pack machines, flow wrapping equipment, case packers, and cartoners. At Viking Masek we focus on innovation and integration, delivering complete packaging automation solutions to optimize production lines worldwide.

Job Description:

We are looking for enthusiastic, responsible, and hardworking high school and college students to join our warehouse operations team for the summer. This role is designed to provide students with real-world experience in a professional, team-oriented, and safety-conscious manufacturing environment. Students will gain hands-on experience supporting warehouse and production operations through facility organization, crate building, cleanup activities, and general operational support while learning valuable workplace and trade skills.

Key Learning Areas (KLA):

1. Professional Communication

2. Time Management & Responsibility

3. Problem Solving & Initiative

4. Workplace Safety & Operational Skills

5. Career Exploration

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

KLA #1 – Professional Communication

• Learn how to communicate effectively in a workplace setting
• Practice professional conduct with supervisors and coworkers
• Follow email etiquette and standard reporting procedures
• Participate in team tasks and safety briefings

KLA #2 – Time Management & Responsibility

• Prioritize daily tasks such as crate building, warehouse cleanup, and production floor cleanup
• Assist with cleanup and organization following project or production work
• Arrive on time and follow assigned schedules
• Take ownership of individual responsibilities and assigned work areas
• Follow safety protocols and facility rules consistently

KLA #3 – Problem Solving & Initiative

• Prioritize daily tasks such as crate building, warehouse cleanup, and production floor cleanup
• Assist with cleanup and organization following project or production work
• Arrive on time and follow assigned schedules
• Take ownership of individual responsibilities and assigned work areas
• Follow safety protocols and facility rules consistently

KLA #4 – Workplace Safety & Operational Skills

• Prioritize daily tasks such as crate building, warehouse cleanup, and production floor cleanup
• Assist with cleanup and organization following project or production work
• Arrive on time and follow assigned schedules
• Take ownership of individual responsibilities and assigned work areas
• Follow safety protocols and facility rules consistently

KLA #5 – Career Exploration

• Gain exposure to various warehouse and production support functions including:
• Building and preparing shipping crates
• Warehouse organization and material handling
• Production floor cleanup after project work
• Facility housekeeping
• Safety procedures and operational best practices
• Learn about workplace safety, teamwork, and operational efficiency
• Shadow warehouse and production staff and learn about career opportunities in manufacturing, logistics, operations, and skilled trades

Qualifications:

• Must be a current high school or college student
• Reliable, punctual, and eager to learn
• Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
• Good verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills are a plus but not required
• Able to lift light to moderate items and perform physical tasks throughout the workday
• Willing to follow instructions, ask questions, and work safely in a warehouse/manufacturing environment

Core Values:

Simple in Motion

• SERVICE: Serving our customers, colleagues, and community
• INNOVATION: Solving your unique packaging challenges
• MOTIVATION: Motivated by our story to build your story
• PARTNERSHIP: Listening with curiosity and empathy to build strong relationships
• LEADERSHIP: Confidently transforming your goals into realities
• EXCELLENCE: Committed to delivering our best

We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home.

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