College Student Summer Employment

Job Title: College Student Summer Employment

Hours: 12-hour shifts on our 2-2-3 rotation schedule. Both Day shift (6:30am-6:30pm) and Night shift (6:30pm-6:30am) available.

We currently have a College Student Summer Employment positions in Manufacturing at our facility in Antigo, WI. This would require a minimum of a 12-week commitment in the summer of 2026. Each College Student that completed the 12-week commitment will be awarded with an additional $2,000 college tuition kicker at the end of summer!

Job Summary

This position will assist with manufacturing tasks and operating machinery to ensure efficient production, quality, and safety.

Essential Duties

• Operate various equipment according to established procedures and quality standards.
• Prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule by loading, packing, wrapping, labeling, shipping, and process Enterprise Resource Planning transactions.
• Contribute towards departmental goals.
• Build working relationships with a variety of team members.
• Assist with various manufacturing/warehouse tasks to ensure efficiency.
• Receive and process warehouse stock products (pick, unload, label, store, process ERP transaction)
• Assist with inventory controls and keep quality standards high for audits.
• Inspect goods for defects and damage.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Adaptability and flexibility to embrace change and learn new skills.
• Time management skills for efficient task allocation and meeting deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail in completing tasks and maintaining high-quality standards.
• Customer service orientation with a focus on understanding and addressing customer needs.

Education and Experience

• Basic skills normally acquired through the completion of a high school diploma OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with modern warehousing or manufacturing practices and methods is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move around for extended periods of time.
• Capability to lift and carry objects of various weights, ranging from light office supplies to heavy machinery components.
• Proficiency in using hands, fingers, and arms for tasks such as typing, writing, operating machinery, assembling products, etc.
• Sufficient visual acuity to read documents, operate equipment, and recognize details at close and distant ranges.
• Ability to hear and understand verbal communication.
• Endurance to withstand prolonged periods of physical activity or work shifts.
• Flexibility to bend, stoop, and reach low or high objects, particularly relevant for jobs that involve material handling or maintenance tasks.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying heavy objects.
• Good hand-eye coordination and motor skills for tasks that require precision, such as operating machinery or using hand tools.
• Adaptability to work in varying environmental conditions, such as temperature extremes, noise, dust, or fumes, depending on the nature of the job

This job description is intended as a general outline of the primary responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities that may be required. The employer reserves the right to modify, add, or remove any responsibilities, duties, or activities as deemed necessary with or without notice.

Volm Companies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and other protected characteristics. If you require reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, please inform us and we will work with you to address your needs.