Manufacturing Associate - Appleton

Great Northern Corp; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Northern Corp is seeking motivated individuals for an entry-level position focused on machine operation and quality assurance. Successful candidates will work in a highly automated environment, requiring teamwork and basic computer skills, with opportunities for job advancement and a rewarding benefits package.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution

Paid vacation during the first year

11 Paid Holidays

Generous referral program up to $1,000

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Free on-site health services

Steel Toed Shoe Reimbursement

Health Fitness Reimbursement

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Entry-level position in a heavily automated environment.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Pride in work and effective teamwork emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Machine setup and feeding machinery.
• Conduct quality checks.
• Other assigned duties.

Skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Pride in work

Job description

Great Northern Appleton, Appleton, Wisconsin, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 5:59 AM

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
• Other duties as assigned

Compensation:

• Starting pay is $28.08, 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
• 401 (k) retirement plan with generous employer contribution and a pension plan
• 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

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.

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Great Northern is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

Great Northern Appleton, Appleton, Wisconsin, United States of America