2nd shift Production Team Member

Great Northern • Appleton, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Northern Laminations, a division of Great Northern, manufactures edge protection and protective packaging. The 2nd shift Production Team Member accumulates, counts, and packs goods produced on the Vboard machine, and inspects products coming off the line for proper lamination and general printing appearance. The role supports production goals for rate, quality, and waste while helping maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday from 1:55 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The starting pay is a minimum of $22.00 per hour, plus a $2.00 shift differential. Work may require shifts of up to 12 hours to cover vacations and other absences. Team members may also assist with other phases of plant machine operations, including Legacy, as needed for breaks, vacations, changes, or special projects.

Great Northern describes its workplace as collaborative, team-first, safe, clean, enjoyable, predictable, and climate-controlled. Team members can learn new skills and pursue advancement opportunities at facilities locally and nationally. The company expects team members to take pride in their work, be punctual and safety-conscious, work effectively with others, take ownership, and seek continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Be punctual and take pride in work.
• Work safely and effectively with others.
• Take ownership of responsibilities and look for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Be optimistic.

Responsibilities

• Produce products at targeted production rates and waste goals.
• Set a safe, steady operating speed that supports scheduled production needs, productivity, and waste goals.
• Plan and set up the correct paper, footage, caliper, and width for the machine and customer orders.
• Read and understand the computer-based production scheduling system and customer expectations.
• Supply the appropriate type and amount of paper.
• Monitor product quality, take action as needed, and inform the machine adjuster and others.
• Pack products according to quality standards.
• Have appropriate skids ready for start-ups.
• Build, band, stack, and wrap skids to customer specifications.
• Assist with all phases of plant machine operations, including Legacy, as needed for breaks, vacations, changes, or special projects.
• Stay current on ongoing machine improvements.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Promote lean thinking, sustain improvements, and follow lean initiatives.
• Perform other duties as required by Production Supervisors or Management.
• Accumulate, count, and pack goods produced on the Vboard machine.
• Inspect goods coming off the line for proper lamination and general printing appearance.

Benefits

• Competitive 401(k) match and historically generous profit-sharing retirement savings contribution
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid vacation during the first year of employment
• Medical plan options
• Climate-controlled facility with a clean, comfortable breakroom
• Opportunities to advance career and compensation level
• Flexible overtime opportunities when available and/or needed
• Ability to give and/or trade shifts with other team members
• Annual merit increases and market benchmarking to support competitive wages
• Health/fitness reimbursements
• Tuition reimbursements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed