Material Handler

Ahlstrom•Kaukauna, WI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Ahlstrom’s Thilmany Plant in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, is hiring Material Handlers. The role involves moving finished rolls of product, loading trailers, cutting cores, wrapping finished product, and supporting various material-handling areas. Employees receive paid on-the-job training and must obtain and maintain forklift certification. The position offers a starting wage of $27.80 per hour, increasing to $29.81 per hour within the first month, plus a $3.75-per-hour premium for weekend shifts. Paid vacation may be available after probation. The schedule rotates between 8- and 12-hour swing shifts; straight-shift openings are not available, and overtime is required as part of the rotation.

Requirements

Be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.
Meet physical requirements: perform heavy work, including lifting up to 100 pounds with help and frequently lifting and/or carrying objects up to 50 pounds.
Be able to work while wearing a supplied-air respirator, depending on department.
Be able to work around fast-moving machinery and at heights.
Be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Be able to work a rotating 8- and 12-hour swing-shift schedule; straight-shift openings are not available.
Work overtime as required and built into the schedule rotation.

Responsibilities

Move finished rolls of product and load trailers for shipment.
Cut cores and wrap finished product.
Perform general housekeeping and maintain a clean work area.
Work in Pulp Handling, Finishing/Shipping, Core Cutting, and other Material Handling areas as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Complete training and pass and maintain forklift certification.
Use technology and computers to track order production and product quality.
Work with a team to assist operators and perform other duties as assigned.
Follow all safety procedures and company policies.

Benefits

Starting pay of $27.80 per hour, increasing to $29.81 per hour within the first month.
$3.75-per-hour premium for weekend shifts.
Opportunity for paid vacation after probation.
Paid on-the-job training.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability.
Long-term disability, Critical Illness, and Accident insurance.
Competitive 401(k) plan, with eligibility beginning on the first day of employment.
Gainshare bonus program.
Fitness center and Weight Watchers membership reimbursement.