2nd shift Production Team Lead/Machine Operator

Great Northern Corp; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Paid vacation

Health/fitness reimbursements

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Great Northern Corp in Appleton, Wisconsin is seeking a 2nd shift Production Team Lead/Machine Operator to oversee production activities and ensure high-quality output. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience in a manufacturing setting.

This role offers opportunities for career advancement and competitive benefits including a generous profit-sharing retirement plan, paid holidays, and medical options.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate and monitor production equipment.
• Experience leading team members in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to meet performance standards.
• Lead team to achieve quality and productivity goals.
• Monitor glue levels and ensure machine cleanliness.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Quality control

Communication

Tools

Email

Sharepoint

Job description

2nd shift Production Team Lead/Machine Operator

Great Northern Laminations Central, 3010 E Venture Drive, Appleton, Wisconsin, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Why Great Northern

Established in 1962, Great Northern is a local, privately owned paper-based packaging manufacturer with a long history of providing secure, stable, and meaningful positions. You will experience a collaborative team-first, safe, clean, enjoyable, and predictable workplace where team members support and care for one another. Great Northern Laminations is a division of Great Northern that specializes in edge protection and protective packaging.

Our team members produce sustainable and eco-friendly products that are supplied to national brands that impact people's day-to-day lives.

Great Northern is committed to making a difference in the lives of our team members, customers, and the communities in which we live and work. Many of our team members were referred by their friends and families who are already a part of the Great Northern team.

Position Summary

The 2nd Shift Crew Leader will operate equipment and provide leadership to crew to produce the finest quality product at rates and standards consistent with the Company's desire to be a Preferred Supplier of cost effective top quality products.

Pay/Schedule

• 1:55pm - 10pm Monday - Friday

The Benefits of Great Northern

• Competitive 401K match and a historically generous profit-sharing retirement savings contribution
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid vacation during your first year of employment
• Medical plan options are available to provide flexibility in choosing the one that best suits your individual and family needs
• Climate-controlled facility with a clean, comfortable breakroom
• Opportunities to advance your 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 as well as market benchmarking to ensure competitive wages
• Health/fitness and tuition reimbursements

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to meet performance standards and customer satisfaction.
• Lead glass walls and be accountable to tracking performance.
• Coach crew members to meet expectations of safety, quality, and productivity.
• Participate or lead continuous improvement to enhance the business.
• Ensure efficient staffing for machine, inform supervisor when problems arise.
• Set up computer for daily workload.
• Walk down length of machine to ensure it is ready to run. Communicate well with crew members.
• Monitor glue levels; maintain a clean and efficient glue system.
• Ensure housekeeping for entire machine area.
• Manage quality testing and inspections to minimize waste and prevent shipping unacceptable product.
• Be in constant communication with supervisors and crew members.
• Maintain productions reports
• Run sample orders and trials.
• Utilize email, sharepoint, and other computer functions for adequate communication, SOP instruction, and documentation.
• Oversee training of new employees, ensure training checklists are completed, and participate in reviews.
• All other duties as required by Production Supervisors or Management

Opportunities for Growth

You will have the opportunity to learn new skills and acquire new knowledge that can be applied to grow into new positions with higher pay. Furthermore, you can grow your career with Great Northern through advancement opportunities available at our facilities both locally and nationally.

To be successful your teammates will depend on you to have pride in your work, be on time, work safely, work effectively with others, be optimistic, take ownership of your responsibilities, and look for continuous improvement opportunities.

Great Northern is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

Great Northern Laminations Central, 3010 E Venture Drive, Appleton, Wisconsin, United States of America