Production & Manufacturing Associates

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 $27.00, pay increase after completing your 45-day probation
• Opportunity to bid to new jobs and salaries (including Forklift positions when available)

Schedule:

• Rotating 8-hour shifts Monday-Friday
  • 3^rd shift (10pm-6am), 2^nd shift (2pm-10pm), 1^st Shift (6am-2pm)
  • Mandatory Saturdays once every 3 weeks, with the opportunity to pick up additional Saturdays if desired
  • 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
• Overtime is a requirement which can include 12-hour shifts

Benefits:

• Two retirement plans
• 11 Paid Holidays (we are completely shut down on those holidays)
• Paid vacation during your first year of employment
• Generous referral program (up to $1,000)
• Health & Wellness
• Steel Toed Shoe 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.

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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.