Manufacturing Cross-Trained Associate - 1st Shift

Sheboygan Paper Box Company; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheboygan Paper Box Company is seeking a dependable Cross-Trained Associate to support operations across our Printing, Die Cutting, and Finishing departments. This role keeps production moving smoothly by handling materials, operating PIVs, and cross-training to join staffing needs.

Shift is 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 6:00am-2:00pm) with compensation of $21.00/hr. The position offers variety—no two days are the same—as you gain experience across the plant and support multiple lines of business.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous forklift operation experience.
• Ability to lift and move up to 20 pounds.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency.
• Excellent attendance and reliability.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Material handling and cross-training across Printing, Die Cutting and Finishing to maintain production flow.
• Sheeter/receiving support including waste processing and staging.
• Die cutting support with material transport, aeration and defect tagging.
• Finishing support including material transport, inventory movements, and hand-packing assistance.
• Additional duties to support production, including quality checks on print plates and housekeeping.

Skills

Dependable

Strong attention to detail

Self-motivated

Excellent attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

PIV operation

Inventory systems

Job description

Sheboygan Paper Box Company is seeking a dependable Cross-Trained Associate to support operations across our Printing, Die Cutting, and Finishing departments. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys staying active, learning multiple areas of a manufacturing facility, and playing a key part in keeping production moving smoothly.

In this position, you’ll handle materials, operate powered industrial vehicles (PIVs), and cross-train in multiple departments to support staffing needs and customer demand. No two days are the same, and strong performers gain valuable experience across the plant.

Shift: 1st Shift (Monday-Friday | 6:00am-2:00pm)

Compensation: $21.00/hr

Key Responsibilities:

Material Handling & Cross-Training

• Load, stage, and transport materials throughout the facility using propane and electric PIVs, including forklifts, clamp trucks, dollies, and walk-behinds.
• Cross-train in Printing, Die Cutting, and Finishing departments as needed to maintain production efficiency.
• Read and follow factory tickets to ensure correct materials, job flow, and handling requirements.
• Maintain accurate inventory movements using company systems.

Sheeter / Receiving Support

• Collect, sort, and process manufacturing waste (carton waste, flat sheets, and trim waste).
• Operate hog/shred systems to produce sellable recycled waste bales.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on waste collection systems.
• Pre-stage roll stock, pallets, and materials based on department needs.
• Assist the Receiving Department when required.

Die Cutting Support

• Transport printed and sheeted materials to the die cutting department for aeration.
• Aerate sheets, remove marked defects, and properly tag loads.
• Understand sheet orientation, including correct gripper edge direction.
• Operate jogger/aerators, forklifts, and material handling equipment.
• Assist die cutting operations during short staffing situations when trained.

Finishing Support

• Transport corrugated materials, skids, slip sheets, and finished product to and from finishing lines and robotic cells.
• Perform inventory movements using Imaginera and TOP GUN systems.
• Support hand pack stations and assist robotic cells as needed.
• Perform second-person label verifications.

Additional Duties

• Perform basic quality checks on print plates.
• Cut coating blankets.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production needs.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous Forklift Operation experience.
• Ability to lift and move up to
  20 pounds.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency.
• Excellent attendance and reliability.
• Basic computer skills required.