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. This active, varied manufacturing role involves handling materials, operating powered industrial vehicles (PIVs), and cross-training in multiple departments to meet staffing needs and customer demand. The position supports production flow through material handling, waste processing, die cutting and finishing assistance, inventory movements, and general quality and safety tasks.

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.
Ensure correct sheet orientation, including 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.