Forming Operator

Green Bay Packaging Inc.; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Green Bay Packaging is seeking a Forming Operator for our De Pere, WI facility to operate automated, high-speed forming equipment and contribute to a fast-paced manufacturing team.

You will perform material changes, monitor quality, and adhere to GMP and safety protocols while maintaining production flow and equipment uptime. Training on the day shift is provided, with 2nd shift after training and occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• Must be mechanically inclined with troubleshooting skills.
• Experience operating automated, high-speed forming equipment.
• Strong English communication and basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently perform product item, raw material, and roll changes to maintain continuous production flow.
• Continually feed raw materials into forming machinery during production runs to optimize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Conduct regular visual and physical quality inspections throughout each run to ensure all products meet standards.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance, cleaning, and basic operational machine adjustments.
• Adhere to Direct Food Contact procedures, GMP, and safety protocols.
• Identify mechanical issues, clear material jams, and adjust operational settings to resolve disruptions.

Skills

Mechanical reasoning

Troubleshooting

Automated systems

English communication

Education

High School or better

Job description

Folding Carton
Folding Carton Division
2275 American Blvd
De Pere, WI 54115, USA

Folding Carton
Folding Carton Division
2275 American Blvd
De Pere, WI 54115, USA

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Folding Carton Division
2275 American Blvd
De Pere, WI 54115, USA
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• On-site
• Production Operations
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: FORME002964

Description

Are you mechanically inclined and ready to take on a new challenge? We are looking for a dedicated Forming Operator to join our dynamic Forming Department. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and have a knack for troubleshooting, this is an excellent opportunity to build your technical skills by operating automated, high-speed production equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Efficiently perform product item, raw material, and roll changes to maintain continuous production flow.

Continually feed raw materials into forming machinery during production runs to optimize efficiency and minimize downtime.

Conduct regular visual and physical quality inspections throughout each run to ensure all products strictly meet customer and company standards.

Perform routine preventive maintenance, cleaning, and basic operational machine adjustments.

Adhere strictly to Direct Food Contact procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and facility safety protocols.

Identify mechanical issues, clear material jams, and adjust operational settings to resolve equipment line disruptions.

What will help you stand out?

Strong hands‑on mechanical reasoning, troubleshooting skills, and technical problem-solving abilities.

Comfort working with automated systems, digital machine control interfaces, and production management tools.

Strong verbal and written communication in English, alongside basic computation skills for tracking production metrics.

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage work tasks independently while contributing to department goals.

Prior manufacturing or machine operating experience is preferred, though candidates with strong mechanical aptitudes are encouraged to apply.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift materials throughout an 8-hour shift in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Adherence to personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and continuous safety standards on the production floor.

Work Schedule

Must be willing to work either

• 2nd Shift (Monday – Friday 2pm – 10pm) after training.

OR

Training: Day shift (6am –2pm, Monday–Friday) for up to 120 days

Overtime and occasional weekend work may be required

Mission, Vision, Values

At Green Bay Packaging- Folding Carton, our values are more than words on a wall—they guide how we work together every single day.

Teamwork: Built on trust, family, happiness, loyalty, and collaboration. We reach goals together. Being a good teammate means supporting those around you and stepping in wherever help is needed.

Commitment & Accountability: We take true ownership of our work and hold each other to high standards. This means giving and receiving honest feedback, knowing that the sender cares about your success and safety. Note on Confidentiality: True accountability means management addresses performance directly and privately. While privacy laws mean we can never share when another employee is coached or disciplined, please trust that standards are consistently held for everyone.

Excellence: We don't settle for "good" when it sacrifices "great." We chase both machine and personal excellence so that our competitors look at us and wish they were us.

Growth: We support both company growth and individual growth. Whether you want to be a "rockstar" who master's this role completely, or a "shooting star" looking to build skills for the next step up, we provide the feedback, training, and realistic timelines to help you get there.

Who We Are

Green Bay Packaging is a family-owned industry leader, recognized for our commitment to safety, sustainability, continuous improvement, and a people-first culture. Since our founding in 1933, we have grown into a vertically integrated organization, operating more than 40 facilities across 16 states—and we continue to expand. Our specialties include corrugated containers, folding cartons, pressure-sensitive labels, slitting operations, and more. With over 5,500 employees, we remain focused on safety, sustainability, and innovation.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Job Security : Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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