Manufacturing Cross-Trained Associate - 3rd Shift

Sheboygan Paper Box Company•Sheboygan, WI

About The Position

Sheboygan Paper Box Company is seeking a dependable Cross-Trained Associate to support operations across its Printing, Die Cutting, and Finishing departments. The role involves handling materials, operating powered industrial vehicles (PIVs), and cross-training across multiple departments to support staffing needs and customer demand. The position offers varied work and the opportunity to gain experience throughout the plant. This is a 3rd-shift position paying $21.00 per hour. Responsibilities include transporting and staging materials, processing manufacturing waste, supporting receiving, assisting die cutting and finishing operations, maintaining inventory records in company systems, and keeping work areas clean, organized, and safe.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Previous forklift operation experience.
Ability to lift and move up to 20 pounds.
Strong attention to detail and quality.
Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency.
Excellent attendance and reliability.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Load, stage, and transport materials throughout the facility using propane and electric PIVs, including forklifts, clamp trucks, dollies, and walk-behinds.
Cross-train in Printing, Die Cutting, and Finishing departments as needed to maintain production efficiency.
Read and follow factory tickets to ensure correct materials, job flow, and handling requirements.
Maintain accurate inventory movements using company systems.
Collect, sort, and process manufacturing waste, including carton waste, flat sheets, and trim waste.
Operate hog/shred systems to produce sellable recycled waste bales.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on waste collection systems.
Pre-stage roll stock, pallets, and materials based on department needs.
Assist the Receiving Department when required.
Transport printed and sheeted materials to the die cutting department for aeration.
Aerate sheets, remove marked defects, and properly tag loads.
Follow sheet orientation requirements, including correct gripper edge direction.
Operate jogger/aerators, forklifts, and material handling equipment.
Assist die cutting operations during short-staffing situations when trained.
Transport corrugated materials, skids, slip sheets, and finished product to and from finishing lines and robotic cells.
Perform inventory movements using Imaginera and TOP GUN systems.
Support hand pack stations and assist robotic cells as needed.
Perform second-person label verifications.
Perform basic quality checks on print plates.
Cut coating blankets.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
Perform other duties as assigned to support production needs.