Manufacturing Associate - Appleton

Great Northern; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with generousem

11 Paid Holidays

Paid vacation

Referral program (up to $1,000)

HSA medical plans

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Free on-site nurse

Physical therapist

Nurse practitioner

Steel Toed Shoe Reimbursement

Health Fitness Reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Great Northern Corporation in Appleton, WI, is seeking to fill an entry-level role in a heavily automated facility. The position involves operating and maintaining machinery, feeding equipment, performing quality checks, and palletizing products.

As transitions occur, opportunities to bid for new roles and salaries are available based on seniority. Starting pay is $30.37 per hour with a pay increase after the 45-day probation.

Qualifications

• Entry level role with opportunity to advance into permanent positions
• Facility is heavily automated; computer skills are required
• Must be able to work rotating shifts and overtime as needed

Responsibilities

• Machine setup
• Feeding machinery
• Quality checks
• Palletizing product
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

About Great Northern:

Founded in 1962, Great Northern is a local, privately-owned paper-based packaging manufacturer known for its secure, stable, and rewarding careers. We foster a collaborative, safe, clean, and enjoyable workplace where team members support and uplift each other.

Our team produces sustainable, eco-friendly products that reach national brands, influencing people’s daily lives.

At Great Northern, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our team members, customers, and the communities we serve.

Position Summary:

At Great Northern, ensuring safety remains the foremost concern for all employees during their working hours. This facility is heavily automated, computer skills are required. This role serves as an entry level position, offering the opportunity to familiarize yourself with various machines within our facility. As permanent positions open, you will have the chance to express interest and bid for these opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Machine setup


• Feeding machinery


• Quality checks


• Palletizing Product


• Other duties as assigned

Compensation:

• Starting pay is $30.37, pay increase after completing your 45-day probation


• Shift differential for 2nd shift (0.50/hour) and 3rd shift (0.75/hour)


• Opportunity to bid to new jobs and salaries (including Forklift positions when available), job bidding will be determined by seniority.

Schedule:

You will be working weekly rotating 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday.

What does this mean?

• Week 1: 3rd shift (10:00 PM - 6:00 AM)


• Week 2: 2nd shift (2:00 PM - 10:00 PM)


• Week 3: 1st shift (6:00 AM - 2:00 PM)

Your schedule will rotate like this every week.

• Overtime is a requirement which can include 12-hour shifts and Saturdays.
  
  
  
  • Sundays are paid at double time, Sundays are typically voluntary; however, the company does reserve the right to schedule Sunday OT if there are not enough volunteers.
  
  
  
  

Benefits:

• 401 (k) retirement plan with generous employer contribution


• 11 Paid Holidays


• Paid vacation during your first year of employment


• Generous referral program (up to $1,000)


• HSA medical plans, vision insurance, and dental insurance


• Free on-site nurse, physical therapist and nurse practitioner


• Steel Toed Shoe Reimbursement


• Health Fitness Reimbursement


• Opportunities for team member advancement and compensation level

Expectation:

To be successful your teammates will depend on you to have pride in your work, be on time, work safely, work effectively with others, be optimistic, take ownership of your responsibilities, and look for continuous improvement opportunities.