Hands-On Mill Operator: 4-on/4-off, Forklift & Growth

Green Bay Packaging; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 61,200 - 74,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting wage of $68,000+ per year

Shift premiums: time and a half after

4 on/4 off, 12‑hour shift

Job summary

Green Bay Packaging is seeking a hands-on Labor Pool team member to support mill operations across multiple departments. Starting wage is strong, with paid training and advancing opportunities as skills grow.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and the ability to operate around large machinery in a fast-paced production setting. A 4 on, 4 off, 12-hour shift is required.

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts (2 days 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., 2 nights 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., then 4 days off).

Responsibilities

• Working within a team while assisting in the operation of manufacturing machinery
• Provide flexible support by covering vacancies across multiple departments throughout the mill
• Conducting quality checks
• Operating forklifts
• General plant operations
• Following Lock Out/Tag Out procedures
• General housekeeping duties
• Troubleshooting machine issues and making recommendations on the process
• You would work a 4 on 4 off 12-hour shift rotation, including days and nights

Job description

Description

Position Overview

Start a hands-on manufacturing career at Green Bay Packaging - Mill Division with great pay and room to grow.

If you're looking for a hands-on manufacturing career, this is your opportunity. As a Labor Pool team member, you'll be right in the action, working across multiple departments, supporting critical operations, and helping keep our mill running at full speed.

This role is ideal for those who enjoy operating mobile equipment, including forklifts and clamp trucks, working around large-scale machinery, and being an essential part of a fast-paced production environment. You'll step in where you're needed most, gain valuable experience throughout the mill, and play a key role in maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient workplace.

Starting employees earn a great wage, with pay beginning at $68,000+, offering a strong foundation for a long-term manufacturing career with growth and advancement opportunities.

As your skills grow, so do your opportunities. You'll be able to explore different areas of the operation and move into roles that match your interests, with advancement opportunities based on seniority.

If you're dependable, mechanically inclined, and enjoy hands-on work with equipment, Green Bay Packaging offers a long-term career where you can build skills, stay active, and make an impact every day.

Responsibilities

Shift Utilities/Labor Pool employees are trained to safely do a variety of positions within our plant, including:

• Working within a team while assisting in the operation of manufacturing machinery


• Provide flexible support by providing coverage for vacancies across multiple departments throughout the mill


• Conducting quality checks


• Operating forklifts


• General plant operations


• Following Lock Out/Tag Out procedures


• General housekeeping duties


• Troubleshooting machine issues and making recommendations on the process


• You would work a 4 on 4 off 12-hour shift rotation, including days and nights

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience is a plus, but not required.


• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts (2 days 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. followed by 2 nights 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., then 4 days off).

Compensation & Benefits

At Green Bay Packaging, we offer a competitive wage and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, and 401(k). In addition, we also offer the following:

• Starting employees earn $68,000+ annually


• Daily shift premiums: time and a half after 8 hours worked, Saturday's time and a half, and Sunday's are double time


• Rotating shift schedule that allows for four days off a week


• Retirement plan including 401(k)


• Eligible for vacation after probationary period


• Paid training


• $300 allowance for safety shoes


• All necessary PPE provided by the company


• Free Employee Health & Wellness Clinic in partnership with Bellin


• Health savings account contributions


• Onsite fitness center and discounts for local gym memberships

Company Overview

Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 4,600 team members and operates 40 facilities in 16 states, each with a dedication to innovative development of its products and forestry resources, with a focus on safety, sustainability, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information about Green Bay Packaging Inc., visit gbp.com.

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