3rd shift Production Team Member

Great Northern•Appleton, WI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The 3rd shift Production Team Member works at Great Northern Laminations’ Appleton, Wisconsin facility, accumulating, counting, packing, and inspecting goods produced on the Vboard Machine. The role checks products for proper lamination and general printing appearance, and supports production quality, safety, productivity, and waste goals. The schedule is 9:55 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Starting pay is a minimum of $22.00 per hour, plus a $2.00 shift differential. Work may extend to shifts of up to 12 hours to cover vacations and other absences. Great Northern is a privately owned paper-based packaging manufacturer. The company describes its workplace as collaborative, team-oriented, safe, clean, and predictable, and emphasizes personal growth, a shared future, and continuous improvement. Employees may learn new skills and pursue advancement opportunities at facilities locally and nationally.

Requirements

Be punctual and work safely.
Work effectively with others and maintain an optimistic attitude.
Take ownership of responsibilities and look for continuous improvement opportunities.
Have pride in work.

Responsibilities

Produce product 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 and take action as needed, informing the machine adjuster and others.
Pack products according to quality and packing standards.
Prepare appropriate skids for start-ups.
Build, band, stack, and wrap skids to customer specifications.
Assist in plant machine operations, including Legacy, as needed for breaks, vacations, changes, or special projects.
Stay current with ongoing machine improvements.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
Support lean thinking, sustain improvements, and follow lean initiatives.
Perform other duties as required by Production Supervisors or Management.

Benefits

Competitive 401(k) match and historically generous profit-sharing retirement savings contribution.
Nine paid holidays.
Paid vacation during the first year of employment.
Medical plan options to accommodate individual and family needs.
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 or trade shifts with other team members.
Annual merit increases and market benchmarking to support competitive wages.
Health, fitness, and tuition reimbursements.