The Value of Working on the Marana Group Team

Marana Group is an innovative company with a history of positive growth and an eye on the future. And we are looking for talented, energetic people to join our team.

We give our associates the opportunity to build a great career. We offer both full and part-time employment opportunities and provide extensive on-the-job training.

Our success depends on the dedication of our team. That’s why we provide our valued associates with competitive wages, a good working environment, great benefits and the opportunity to grow with us.

What do we mean by a good working environment? It’s clean, bright, environmentally controlled and comfortable. It’s a professional atmosphere with a relaxed culture. It’s a collaborative environment where your voice and your involvement count.

A full-time position with Marana Group includes a comprehensive benefits package:

  • Medical insurance coverage
  • Life insurance coverage including Dental & Vision
  • Paid holidays and vacations
  • Fully paid on-the-job training
  • 401(k) profit-sharing plan
  • Free uniforms (for select positions)
  • Pay Day of Charity

A current list of job openings can be found on our Career Opportunities Posting Board.

If you would like to join our team, please complete the online application for employment. If you prefer, you may email your resume as an attached Word document to our Human Resources Department.

All applicants are subject to pre-employment drug screening, pre-employment testing and other background and reference checks. Marana Group is an equal-opportunity employer.

Available Positions

Software Developer · Full-Time

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Date of Posting: 09/29/23
Position: Software Developer
Location: Kalamazoo, MI
Status: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Description of Position:

Performs all functions related to the Application Development Group throughout the Company’s service area for the provision of developing software applications and data manipulations for the purpose of data processing, file manipulation, document creation, and output processing by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Has a thorough understanding of the software development life cycles and best practices.
  • Interacts with managers and clients to gather requirements, review designs, demo prototypes, and address issues in a timely manner.
  • Designs and develops enterprise level systems utilizing multiple frameworks, languages, and database platforms.
  • Provides solutions to new projects in addition to supporting current applications.
  • Defines and documents designs and functionality through systems analysis, use cases, business process flows, ER diagraming and data modeling.
  • Provides a high level of quality through all levels of testing, documentation, and business analysis.
  • Prepares reference for users by writing operating instructions.
  • Maintains client confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Maintains a clean and safe work area.
  • Develops and maintains test environments, documentation, and plans.
  • Designs and develops relational databases, including tables, views, and stored procedures.

 

Preferred Skills / Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • A developer with 2 (or more) years of experience delivering applications to production
  • Working knowledge of (or willingness to learn): Python (Django), Javascript/Typescript (Node/Express/React)
  • Familiarity with databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server)
  • Understanding of troubleshooting techniques in distributed systems.
  • Knowledge of test automation/TDD.
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure (Azure or Digital Ocean is a plus).
  • Working knowledge of Linux systems.
  • Understanding of CI/CD best practices.
  • Some software design experience.

CORE SKILLS

  • Ability to use common sense in day-to-day activities.
  • Interacts with all team members well. Also, can be self-motivated.
  • Must have satisfactory attendance. At a minimum, meet the attendance policies as stated in the Company handbook.
  • Provides the ability to be forward-thinking. Looking at the whole process and desires to understand how the whole process works.
  • Ability to be dependable. If a task is given, completion of the task is expected as soon as reasonably possible or by the stated due date.
  • Must be very detail orientated. Following all verbal and written instructions while having the ability to point something out if it doesn’t seem right.

BENEFITS

The wage for this position is based on market forces and the experience of the candidate.

This position includes ample opportunity for wage growth based on the successful candidate’s ability to achieve specific goals. The achievement of these goals will be determined by mutual agreement with management that the candidate can work independently, complete projects as assigned, and achieve established goals.

Successful candidate will be provided with the opportunity to have medical insurance for themselves under the Company’s group health insurance program. The Company will provide for a portion of the monthly premium for candidate’s share of coverage. Voluntary dental plans are also available.

In addition, the successful candidate will be provided with $20,000 of term life insurance coverage under the Company’s group life insurance program. The Company will provide for complete premium coverage for the successful candidate.

In addition, the successful candidate will be eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) profit sharing program once the terms of eligibility, as stated in the Associate Handbook and relevant Company documents, are satisfied.

Pay: $50,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
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Phone calls regarding this position will not be accepted. Marana Group is an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants subject to pre-employment drug screen, and other reference checks. All applications will be retained for one year from the date of application and considered for future openings as may become available and for which the applicant may be qualified.

Route Driver · Full-Time

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Date of Posting: Ongoing
Position: Route Driver
Location: Kalamazoo, MI
Status: Full-Time
Schedule: 8:00am-5pm M-F
Description of Position:

Job description

Marana Group a leading provider of document management, mail assembly, mail processing, presorting, data management, digital marketing and distribution services to companies, schools, colleges and universities, health care providers, governmental entities and organizations throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Route Driver at our Kalamazoo, Michigan facility.

The wage for this entry level position is based on experience and is reviewable after 90-days.

SUMMARY

Drives truck or automobile over established route to collect mail, mailing material, parcels and documents related to mailing and shipping by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Maintains working knowledge of established route time schedule.

Performs on-call service and special pick-ups, as appropriate.

Presents neat, clean, courteous and professional image to all customers while properly wearing Company-issued uniform.

Verifies that customer account number is clearly visible on all mail and parcel containers.

Provides route customers with a supply of all necessary shipping and mailing documentation.

Verifies customer provided placards are in each tray of mail.

Loads and unloads mail and parcels in safe and efficient manner.

Obeys all penal and traffic laws.

Properly loads and unloads vehicle in accordance with Company training.

Wears seat belt whenever vehicle is in motion.

Drives in a safe and courteous manner at all times.

Maintains clean and safe interior of assigned route vehicle.

Reports all damage and items in need of repair both in writing and verbally.

Directs mail and parcels to proper locations when returning to office.

Returns material, as appropriate, to customers as directed.

Performs delivery or assists in delivery of mail to Postal Service facility in accordance with State traffic and penal laws, and Postal Service Regulations.

Reports all traffic and penal law violations (both Company and private time) immediately.

Maintains working knowledge of all mail classification and preparation procedures.

Completes all daily, weekly and monthly forms and reports and provides completed reports.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated; detail oriented, and demonstrate a solid work history related to customer service and sales support. Strong written and oral communication skills are required for this position. Applicant must be able to become proficient with industry-specific software and applications following training.

The projected work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to approximately 5:00 p.m.

Applications may also be completed through our web site at or in person at Marana Group’s facility located at:

Human Resources
3777 Sky King Blvd
Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Phone calls regarding this position will not be accepted. Marana Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants subject to pre-employment drug screen, and other reference checks. All applications will be retained for one year from the date of application and considered for future openings as may become available.

All applicants are subject to pre-employment drug screening by a certified laboratory following Department of Transportation standards. This includes testing for marijuana, marijuana metabolites, and all its derivatives.

Marana Group follows well-established, zero tolerance policies with respect to all illegal drugs, as determined by the Federal Government. This includes marijuana in all its forms. There are no exceptions for medicinal or recreational use.

Marana Group® believes in personal choice. Our COVID-19 safety protocols encourage all associates to discuss the vaccine with their personal healthcare provider and make the decision that is right for them. Marana Group does not require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. All associates are required to follow our current COVID-19 safety protocols including staying home when they are sick, frequent hand washing, and wearing a mask that covers the mouth and nose when they are within six feet of another individual.

Work Remotely

  • No

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Profit sharing

 

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Phone calls regarding this position will not be accepted. Marana Group is an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants subject to pre-employment drug screen, and other reference checks. All applications will be retained for one year from the date of application and considered for future openings as may become available and for which the applicant may be qualified.