Folder Gluer Operator

Great Northern•Oshkosh, WI

About The Position

Great Northern is a privately owned paper-based packaging manufacturer established in 1962. The company describes its workplace as collaborative, team-first, safe, clean, enjoyable, and predictable, and makes sustainable, eco-friendly products for national brands. The Folder Gluer Operator leads the 1st Assistant Operator and 2nd Assistant Operator in setting up and operating machines that collate, fold, and glue cartons to customer specifications and Great Northern–Oshkosh quality and efficiency standards. Completion of 2nd Assistant and 1st Assistant training is required. The position pays $28.00 per hour. The schedule is 36 hours of work compensated as 40 hours, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Crew schedules alternate weekly between Monday–Wednesday and Thursday–Saturday; day and night schedules do not switch. The schedule requires flexibility for overtime, which may include scheduled Sundays. The company expects team members to take pride in their work, be punctual and safe, work effectively with others, take ownership, remain optimistic, and seek continuous improvement.

Requirements

Must complete 2nd Assistant and 1st Assistant training.
Be punctual and work safely.
Work effectively with others and take ownership of responsibilities.
Take pride in work, maintain an optimistic approach, and look for continuous improvement opportunities.
Have flexibility for overtime, which may include scheduled Sundays.

Responsibilities

Lead the 1st Assistant Operator and 2nd Assistant Operator.
Set up and operate machines to collate, fold, and glue cartons.
Produce cartons to customer specifications and Great Northern–Oshkosh quality and efficiency standards.
Work safely and effectively with teammates, take ownership of responsibilities, and look for continuous improvement opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive 401(k) match and historically generous profit-sharing retirement savings contribution.
Paid vacation during the first year of employment.
Medical plan options.
Climate-controlled facility with a clean, comfortable breakroom.
Near-site clinic and on-site nurse provided free of charge to team members and their families.
Opportunities to advance career and compensation level.
Time and two-thirds pay for time worked on Sundays.
Flexible overtime opportunities when available and/or needed.
Ability to give or trade shifts with other team members.
Annual merit increases and market benchmarking to ensure competitive wages.
Health/fitness and tuition reimbursements.