Forklift Operator

North Star Sheets; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-round employment

Monthly Team Share bonuses

Pay for Skills Program

Get paid every Friday

Paid holidays, overtime pay, vacation

Job summary

North Star Sheets is hiring a Production Associate to operate forklift-equipped machinery on 2nd or 3rd shift in Cottage Grove, MN. Responsibilities include machine operation, data input, and assisting in the control room, with lifting up to 50 lbs and general facility support. Pay starts at $23.00 per hour plus shift differentials ($1.00 for 2nd shift, $1.50 for 3rd).

Overtime and Saturday work may be required. The company emphasizes safety, employee benefits, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of forklift operator experience.
• Energetic, motivated, and dependable.
• Able to work overtime and Saturdays depending on demand.
• Willing to train on various shifts during first 90 days.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Professional, team-oriented attitude.
• Attend weekly team meetings on Tuesdays, 30 minutes before shift.
• Team-oriented and able to handle tasks for success.

Responsibilities

• Operate various machines and input data.
• Assist in control room responsibilities.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and support facility operations.

Skills

Forklift experience

Team player

Overtime readiness

Shift training

Fast-paced

Professional demeanor

Team meetings

Adaptability

Job description

North Star Sheets, 7550 91st St South, Cottage Grove, Minnesota, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM

North Star Sheets, an affiliate of Schwarz Partners, a corrugated manufacturing industry leader, currently has exciting opportunities available for a Forklift Operator on 2 nd , or 3 rd Shift in Cottage Grove, MN!

Pay Rate:

$23.00 per hour, plus shift differential for 2 nd or 3 rd shift

2 nd shift differential: $1.00 per hour

3 rd shift differential: $1.50 per hour

Shift Times:

2 nd Shift: 3:45pm-12:15am, Monday-Friday

3 rd Shift: 11:45pm-8:15am, Monday-Saturday Morning

As a Production Associate, you will be responsible for operating various machines, computer input and assisting in the control room, and general help (lifting up to 50lbs) around the facility.

North Star Sheets truly values our employees as our greatest asset, and we strive to support both you and your family at work and in life.

Check out the video below to see what we do!

North Star Sheets requires the following skills and abilities:

• At least 1 year of forklift operator experience
• An energetic, motivated, and dependable worker who is dedicated to the job and team
• Ability to work overtime and occasional Saturdays dependent on customer demand
• Ability to train on various shifts during first 90 days
• Ability to work in a fast paced, challenging, and results drive environment
• Ability to function as mature, professional individual, who interacts positively with teammates
• Ability to attend weekly team meetings on Tuesdays, 30 minutes before your shift starts
• The willingness to function effectively in a team environment and tackle any tasks required for the success of the team

As an industry leader North Star Sheets offers:

• Year-round employment for job stability
• Culture of safety through monthly safety trainings
• Exceptional pay and great, affordable benefits (including life, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and more) *Company 401(k) match tops out at 3%
• Monthly Team Share bonuses – Earn a bonus equal to a percentage of your monthly wages based on plant performance. Our average percentage over the last 5 years has been 14.5%. * Starts after your 1 st full month of employment.
• Pay for Skills Program – You earn more $ as you learn more jobs in the facility
• Get paid every Friday
• Paid holidays, overtime pay, and vacation time
• Upward mobility opportunities for growth, training, and career advancement
• A respectful, empowering, team-oriented and employee-friendly environment

If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking team, culture of excellence, and customer-focused reliability, navigate the sky and choose North Star Sheets!

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

North Star Sheets, 7550 91st St South, Cottage Grove, Minnesota, United States of America