Entry-Level Production Operator - Start Your Manufacturing Career

SWM International; Munising (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

PPO plan

EPO plan

Company-paid life insurance

Paid vacation and personal time off

401(k) with company match

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Wellness and career development

Job summary

Mativ Holdings, Inc. in Munising, MI is seeking an entry-level Hourly Production role to support operations with on‑the‑job training. You will join a collaborative, high‑achievement culture near Lake Superior, with year‑round recreation nearby.

The position offers a probationary rate of $26.52 per hour for 90 days, then $31.28 per hour for entry level positions, and opportunities to learn multiple jobs within the operations team while contributing to safe, efficient production.

Qualifications

• Be 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, 5–7 days per week, up to 16‑hour shifts, when required.
• Ability to safely lift/move weights up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to safely work in a fast‑paced environment using high‑speed moving equipment while wearing required PPE.
• Ability to safely operate manual and powered material handling equipment such as hand dolly, chain fall, chain hoist, electric hoist, tractor, and truck.
• Proven record of maintaining acceptable attendance.
• Ability to safely bend, kneel, squat, stoop, maintain balance, climb, and work on elevated platforms.
• Ability to read, record data, and understand/follow procedures and instructions.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures (hot and cold) when necessary.
• Industrial work experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Safety – follow all safety rules and wear PPE, support the safety program.
• Operations – learn Roll Wrap, Lan Wrap, or Rewinder Helper; manage entries, tags, labels, and wrap specs.
• Quality – assist in maintaining customer quality standards for all products.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Shift work

Physical stamina

PPE compliance

Equipment operation

Attendance reliability

Reading & data entry

Temperature tolerance

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Industrial work experience (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Mativ Holdings, Inc. in Munising, MI is seeking an entry-level Hourly Production role to support operations with on‑the‑job training. You will join a collaborative, high‑achievement culture near Lake Superior, with year‑round recreation nearby.

The position offers a probationary rate of $26.52 per hour for 90 days, then $31.28 per hour for entry level positions, and opportunities to learn multiple jobs within the operations team while contributing to safe, efficient production.