Placemats Operator

HOFFMASTER; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoffmaster is seeking a Placemat Operator for our Oshkosh facility. You will convert paper rolls into placemats by setting up jobs and running the press to print according to customer needs, while maintaining high quality.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is a dependable team player who is comfortable with physical work and standing long hours.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable with physical work including lifting, twisting and turning.
• Able to stand on your feet for long periods in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up the placemat printing operation, ensuring rollers and inks are prepared.
• Run the press to print placemats according to customer needs and quality standards.
• Assist in changing rolls of paper and changing inks when required.
• Troubleshoot basic press issues to maintain speed and quality.

Skills

Team player

Physical stamina

Willing to learn

Job description

Posted Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Hoffmaster is where tradition meets innovation. For decades,we’vebeen a trusted name in foodservice products but what truly sets us apart is our people.We’rea team of problem-solvers, creators, and collaborators who are passionate about delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions.Here, your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work helps shape experiences people enjoy every day.With a strong legacy and a forward-thinking mindset,we’redriven by creativity, collaboration, anda commitmentto sustainability. Ifyou’relooking toelevate your careerwith a companythat’sconstantly evolving,you’llfitright inhere.

What’s so special about us?

From paper plates and napkins to paper straws, party supplies , and food wrap , Hoffmaster is a leader in the tableware industry.

What truly sets us apart is our people:Here your ideas don’t just get heard, they help shape what’s next. Your growth is supported, your contributions are valued, and your work plays a role in creating moments people enjoy every day.

Create. Collaborate.Elevate ….yourdining table and your career!

Hoffmaster Group Inc is currently recruiting for a Placemat Operator for our Placemats Department at our Oshkosh facility!

The Placemat Operator converts paper rolls into placemats by setting up jobs and running the press to print product according to customer needs. The Operator maintains the quality of the product and troubleshoots difficult problems with the press.

• Set up machine by washing the rollers, changing the ink colors, putting new plates on the printing plates, and adjusting the ink until the product is up to the customer standards.
• Required to maintain maximum speed and quality regulations.
• Also assists in changing rolls of paper and helping the Scalloper as needed

Requirements:

• Must be comfortable with physical work including lifting, twisting and turning, lifting and stacking.
• Able to stay on your feet for long periods of time and work in a fast-paced environment.

Shifts Available:

• Openings available on all shifts: 1st and 2nd shifts rotate weekly working 6:55am - 2:55pm on 1st and 2:55pm - 10:55pm on 2nd. 3rd shift works 10:55p-6:55a.
• May be required to work up to 12 hours a day and Saturday or Sunday for a maximum of 60 hours per week.

The ideal candidate is a team player, has a great work ethic, is willing to learn new things, and has a history of dependable attendance.

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