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St. Paul the Apostle School: After-School Program 

After-school program positions. It would be at their facility on Burton St. from roughly 3:00-5:30 pm, Monday-Frida,y but they are very flexible with days/hours. You would be working with students from pre-K to 4th grade with after-school activities. Hourly rate is $14/hr and you will have to undergo a background check and fingerprinting. I'm simply gauging interest right now, so if you are interested, email me back and we will establish a time to meet and discuss further, including a meet and greet overview at the school. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Kendrick Plastics: Maintenance Technician - Plastic Injection Molding - 3rd shift

Full TimeGRAND RAPIDS, MI, US30+ days agoRequisition ID: 1002ApplySalary Range:$30.70 To $31.70 Hourly

Your Work Matters. So Do You.
At Kendrick, we invest in our people the same way we invest in our products — with care, intention, and a long-term view. Here’s what you get upon benefit eligibility:

  • 401(k) with company contribution for every hour you work
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and a competitive paid holiday schedule
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee assistance program for support when you need it

About the Role:

Maintain all production (Injection molding, assembly, and paint line) equipment, and support equipment and perform building maintenance as directed. 

Kendrick Plastics: Mold Setter - 2nd shift

Full TimeGRAND RAPIDS, MI, US 30+ days agoRequisition ID: 1003ApplySalary Range:$23.28 To $27.06 Hourly

Your Work Matters. So Do You.
At Kendrick, we invest in our people the same way we invest in our products — with care, intention, and a long-term view. Here’s what you get upon benefit eligibility:

  • 401(k) with company contribution for every hour you work
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and a competitive paid holiday schedule
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee assistance program for support when you need it

About the Role:

Responsible for the safe, quality conscious operation during set up of molding machines using established procedures and in cooperation with Supervision to ensure all presses are running efficiently, meeting all goals (i.e., scrap, efficiency). Responsible for molding product to established standards and guidelines.



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Kent ISD Student Job Board

The Kent ISD has created a Student Job Board that has jobs across Kent County for students in various careers. The jobs are intended to be entry-level positions. 


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