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Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world. 

DESCRIPTION:

The Munising, MI facility is currently seeking applicants for Hourly Production. This is an entry level role where the candidate will be provided with on-the-job training to support operations. The ideal candidate has the attitude, initiative, and skills to support Mativ’s collaborative, high-achievement culture.

Munising is located on the southern shore of Lake Superior and is surrounded by protective hillsides and picturesque Munising Bay. Munising is the gateway to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Hiawatha National Forest, Grand Island Recreation Area, numerous waterfalls, and a host of other natural wonders, all in close proximity. You will be able to discover year-round recreational opportunities such as biking, hiking, boating, ice fishing, skiing, and snowmobiling.

The hourly probationary rate of $26.52 applies for the first 90 days of employment. After the probationary period, the hourly rate begins at $31.28 for entry level positions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety

· Follow all safety rules, wear required personal protective equipment, place the safety of self and others above all

· Support the safety program and ensure that safe work practices are followed

· Housekeeping responsibilities

Operations

· Initially you may learn several different jobs including Roll Wrap, Lan Wrap, or Rewinder Helper. Responsibilities include:

o Accuracy with computer entries, core tags and labels

o Wrapping of rolls per customer specifications

o Assisting the operations crews

o Learning and thoroughly understanding the process and the equipment being used

Quality

· Assist in maintaining the customer’s quality standards for all products produced

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

· Be 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED equivalent

· Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Ability to work rotating shifts, 5-7 days per week, up to 16-hour shifts, when required

· Ability to safely lift/move weights up to 50 lbs

· Ability to safely work in a fast-paced environment using high-speed moving equipment while wearing required PPE

· Ability to safely operate manual and powered material handling equipment, such as hand dolly, chain fall, chain hoist, electric hoist, tractor, and truck

· Proven record of maintaining acceptable attendance

· Ability to safely bend, kneel, squat, stoop, maintain balance, climb, and work on elevated platforms

· Ability to read, record data, and understand/follow procedures and instructions

· Ability to work in extreme temperatures (hot and cold) when necessary

Preferred

· Industrial work experience is preferred but not required

WHAT WE OFFER

At Mativ, our benefits reflect how much we value and care for each other. We know that employees and their families have unique needs, so our comprehensive benefits offer flexibility, quality, and affordability. Here are just a few of the ways we support your well-being and that of your loved ones:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Consumer-Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
• Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
• Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
• Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
• Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Employee assistance programs – available 24/7 to you and your family
• Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance

ABOUT MATIV

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company’s two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers’ products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.

Mativ and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.