3rd shift Production Team Member

Great Northern • Appleton, WI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The 3rd shift Production Team Member at Great Northern Laminations’ Appleton, Wisconsin facility accumulates, counts, and packs goods produced on the Vboard Machine. The role also inspects goods coming off the production line for proper lamination and general printing appearance. Team members are expected to produce quality product at targeted production rates and waste goals, work safely and effectively with others, and take ownership of their responsibilities and continuous improvement.

The regular schedule is 9:55 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. The starting pay is at least $22.00 per hour, plus a $2.00 shift differential. Shifts may extend up to 12 hours to cover vacations and other absences. Flexible overtime may be available or needed.

Great Northern is a privately owned paper-based packaging manufacturer. Great Northern Laminations specializes in paperboard corner and edge protection and shipping solutions. The company describes its workplace as collaborative, team-first, safe, clean, enjoyable, and predictable, and its products as sustainable and eco-friendly. Career advancement and opportunities to learn new skills are available.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Produce product at targeted production rates and waste goals.
• Set a safe, steady operating speed that targets scheduled needs, productivity, and waste goals.
• Plan and set up the correct paper, footage, caliper, and width for the machine and corresponding 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, act on quality issues, and inform the machine adjuster and others.
• Pack products according to quality and packing 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.
• Keep up to date 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 a 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
• Career advancement opportunities
• 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 reimbursements
• Tuition reimbursements

What This Job Offers

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