Manufacturing Associate - $27.17/hr Starting Pay

Green Bay Packaging Inc.; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Overtime

Paid vacation

Job summary

Green Bay Packaging Inc. is hiring a Manufacturing Associate at our Green Bay, Wisconsin facility. This full-time role supports production operations across multiple departments, with day-one starting pay and comprehensive safety practices.

You'll work rotating shifts on-site, perform quality checks, assist with setups, move materials, and contribute to on-time delivery while growing your career in a family-owned company with 90+ years of stability.

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing, production, warehouse, or industrial experience is a plus.
• Strong attendance and dependability are essential.
• Commitment to safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Support machine crews and daily production operations.
• Perform quality checks to ensure customer specs.
• Assist with machine setups, changeovers, and production runs.
• Operate conveyors and move materials safely around the plant.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Collaborate across departments to meet goals.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Manufacturing Associate - $27.17/hr Starting Pay

• Posted on August 18, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Green Bay Shipping Container Division
Green Bay, WI 54302, USA

• On-site
• Production Operations
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: OPPOR002994

Description

Build a Long-Term Career with Green Bay Packaging

Schedule: Weekly Rotating Shifts
1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Job Type: Full-Time | Overtime Available

Who We Are

At Green Bay Packaging's Shipping Container Division, we're more than a manufacturing facility. We're a team that works together, supports one another, and takes pride in producing high-quality corrugated packaging products safely and efficiently.

Whether you're bringing manufacturing experience, warehouse experience, or looking for a career change into a stable industry, Green Bay Packaging offers the training, support, and opportunities needed to build a rewarding long-term career with a family-owned company that has been successful for more than 90 years.

What You'll Do

As a Manufacturing Associate, you'll play an important role in supporting production operations throughout the facility by:

• Supporting machine crews and assisting with daily production operations
• Performing quality checks to ensure products meet customer specifications
• Assisting with machine setups, changeovers, and production runs
• Operating conveyor systems and handling materials safely
• Moving raw materials and finished products throughout the facility
• Working in departments such as Corrugator, Printing, Finishing, and Shipping as needed
• Maintaining clean, organized, and safe work areas
• Following all safety procedures, quality standards, and plant policies
• Working as part of a team to achieve production and customer goals
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives throughout the plant

What We're Looking For

• Previous manufacturing, production, warehouse, machine operator, forklift, or industrial experience is a plus, but not required
• Individuals looking for a stable, long-term career opportunity
• Strong attendance and dependability
• Commitment to safety and quality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Basic math skills and attention to detail
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods
• Willingness to learn, grow, and take on new challenges
• High School Diploma or GED preferred

Why You'll Love Working Here

• $27.17/hour starting pay from Day One
• Earn even more on off-shifts with a $0.50/hour premium on 2nd Shift and a $0.70/hour premium on 3rd Shift
• Free health & wellness clinics for employees and dependents
• Full benefits after 60 days including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, pension, and 401(k)
• One week of paid vacation available during your first year
• Build a Long-Term Career – Green Bay Packaging invests in employee development and career growth. As you gain experience, you'll have opportunities to learn new skills, pursue new opportunities, and explore career paths across multiple departments.
• Family-owned company with over 90 years of success
• Clean, safe, and well-maintained facility
• Strong culture focused on safety, teamwork, and employee development
• Steady, full-time employment with opportunities for overtime

About Green Bay Packaging

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, WI, Green Bay Packaging employs over 5,000 team members and operates more than 40 facilities in 16 states.

We are committed to innovation, sustainability, safety, quality, and creating long-term career opportunities for our employees.

Ready to Grow with Us?

Apply today and discover why so many employees choose Green Bay Packaging as a place to build a career. If you're looking for competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career growth opportunities, and a company that values hard work and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you.

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