3rd shift Production - Machine Operator

Great Northern Corp; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Northern Laminations West in Fontana, CA is seeking a 3rd Shift Machine Operator to manage the Vboard production line and lead the crew. Responsibilities include operating equipment, maintaining safety and quality, and meeting production targets.

You will contribute to continuous improvement, train teammates, and coordinate with plant leadership while earning $21.00–$25.00 per hour with a $1.25 shift differential for a 10:00 PM–6:30 AM schedule.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and write simple correspondence.
• Ability to perform basic math and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Vboard machine and lead crew to meet production goals.
• Provide crew leadership and coordinate daily production activities.
• Maintain safety, quality and efficiency; participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vboard machine

Job description

Great Northern Laminations West, 12075 Cabernet Drive, Fontana, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 4, 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.

Great Northern Corporation is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin. Great Northern Laminations is one of Great Northern Corporation’s divisions, specializing in paperboard corner, edge protection, and shipping solutions. The division is made up of 5 manufacturing facilities across the United States: Appleton, WI, Allentown, PA, Jacksonville, FL, Fontana, CA, and Wilsonville, OR. To learn more about Great Northern Laminations, please follow this link .

EMPLOYEES ARE OUR GREATEST ASSET

Privately held, Great Northern is one of the nation’s largest independent producers of corrugated packaging.For more than five decades, customers have turned to Great Northern Corporation for integrated, comprehensive packaging solutions in industrial, commercial and retail markets.

Great Northern exists to live out the core values established by our founders - integrity, personal growth, entrepreneurial spirit, and a shared future.

Our vision,"We help our employees win through personal growth and a shared future"is a call to action to deliver on building a people-centric culture, developing leaders from within, and sending people home fulfilled about their role and contributions. The "win" for everyone is a trusting and collaborative culture that helps us be at our best every day.

Our mission statement,"We help our customers win by doing what others can't or won't"gives us a clear purpose and raises the bar for performance. Doing what others "can't or won't" for our customers is demonstrated by a willingness to serve customers, value-added partnerships and proactively developing innovative solutions to our customer's challenges. We are excited that you are looking to join our great culture. Here are some details about the 2nd shift production position at our Appleton, WI facility.

POSITION SUMMARY

The 3rd Shift Machine Operator 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED.

• Responsible for safety, quality and efficiency of Vboard machine and crew.
• Effectively and efficiently operate Vboard machine to maintain production goals.
• Provide crew leadership and coordinate crew.
• Lead communications with crew and plant leadership.
• Support and lead training efforts.
• Proficient in all areas of the Vboard machine.
• Meet performance metrics. Document and communicate in glass wall.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on all equipment.
• Ability to satisfactorily perform all Vboard duties.
• Participate in continuous improvement and effectively communicate opportunities to improve efficiencies and effectiveness for this position.
• All other reasonable duties as required.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in all phases of machine and department operation as needed for breaks, changes, or special projects.
• Keep up to date with any ongoing machine improvements.
• Maintain cleanliness to ensure safety of all personnel.
• Foster an attitude of lean thinking, sustain improvements and motivating the rest of the crew to not be satisfied with status quo.

WORK RELATIONSHIP AND SCOPE

• Work closely and be in constant communication with Production Supervisor & Operations Manager for direction on daily work schedule, staff for machines and up-coming order changes.
• Ensure all safety guidelines are followed. Report any unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries to supervision immediately.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

The Crew Leader must hold a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

MEASURE OF PERFORMANCE

Fulfillment of all job responsibilities successfully by being able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. Meeting all customer and Laminations specifications for quality, accuracy and efficiency. Compliance with all plant safety rules, general rules and procedures. Effectiveness of communication and development of good working relationships with other employees. Accurate and timely reports. Soundness of decisions made regarding personnel, machinery and equipment, work methods and safety. Integrity of confidential employment and business information. Ability to analyze and solve problems. Honesty, fairness, flexibility, and tact. Possession of the trust and respect of employees, co-workers and management. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme heat, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment can be loud at times.

Pay/Schedule

• $21.00/hour-$25.00/hour+$1.25/HR shift differential
• 10:00pm - 6:30am Monday - Friday

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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 West, 12075 Cabernet Drive, Fontana, California, United States of America