Production Associate

Cpgteam; Cottage Grove (MN); Hybrid; USD 23,298 - 33,182; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-round employment

Monthly Team Share bonuses

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation time

Job summary

North Star Sheets is seeking a Production Associate for shifts in Cottage Grove, MN. The role involves operating machines, assisting in the control room, and general operational tasks within a supportive environment.

Offering competitive pay starting at $20.50 per hour with additional shift differentials, the position includes year-round employment, benefits, and a culture focused on safety and team success.

Join a forward-thinking team at North Star Sheets, where diversity is celebrated!

Qualifications

• 2 years of manufacturing experience required, preferably in corrugated industry.
• Must be able to read a tape measure.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate various machines and perform computer input.
• Assist in the control room and provide general help around the facility.
• Lift up to 50 lbs as required.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Ability to read a tape measure

Ability to work overtime

Ability to function as a team member

Energetic and dependable worker

Job description

North Star Sheets, 7550 91st St South, Cottage Grove, Minnesota, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, June 12, 2026 at 4:00 AM

North Star Sheets, an affiliate of Schwarz Partners, a corrugated manufacturing industry leader, currently has exciting opportunities available for a Production Associate on 1 st , 2 nd , or 3 rd Shift in Cottage Grove, MN!

Pay Rate:

$20.50 per hour, plus shift differential for 2 nd or 3 rd shift

2 nd shift differential: $1.00 per hour

3 rd shift differential: $1.50 per hour

Shift Times:

1 st Shift: 7:45am-4:15pm, Monday-Friday

2 nd Shift: 3:45pm-12:15am, Monday-Friday

3 rd Shift: 11:45pm-8:15am, Monday-Saturday Morning

Physical Location:

7550 91st St. South

As a Production Associate, you will be responsible for operating various machines, computer input and assisting in the control room, and general help (lifting up to 50lbs) around the facility.

North Star Sheets truly values our employees as our greatest asset, and we strive to support both you and your family at work and in life.

Check out the video below to see what we do!

North Star Sheets requires the following skills and abilities:

• 2 years of manufacturing experience, corrugated experience is preferred
• Ability to read a tape measure is required
• Ability to work overtime and occasional Saturdays dependent on customer demand
• Ability to train on various shifts during first 90 days
• Ability to work in a fast paced, challenging, and results driven environment
• Ability to function as mature, professional individual, who interacts positively with teammates
• Ability to attend weekly team meetings on Tuesdays, 30 minutes before your shift starts
• An energetic, motivated, and dependable worker who is dedicated to the job and team
• The willingness to function effectively in a team environment and tackle any tasks required for the success of the team

As an industry leader North Star Sheets offers:

• Year-round employment for job stability
• Culture of safety through monthly safety trainings
• Exceptional pay and great, affordable benefits (including life, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and more) Company 401(k) match tops out at 3%
• Monthly Team Share bonuses – Earn a bonus equal to a percentage of your monthly wages based on plant performance. Our average percentage over the last 5 years has been 14.5%. Starts after your 1 st full month of employment.
• Pay for Skills Program – You earn more $ as you learn more jobs in the facility
• Get paid every Friday
• Paid holidays, overtime pay, and vacation time
• Upward mobility opportunities for growth, training, and career advancement
• A respectful, empowering, team-oriented and employee-friendly environment

If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking team, culture of excellence, and customer-focused reliability, navigate the sky and choose North Star Sheets!

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.