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Manufacturing Positions Available!

Dixon Opportunities
Appleton, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2026

1st Shift: 5am-1pm Monday-Friday, some Saturdays during our peak season.  

2nd Shift: 1pm-11pm Monday-Thursday, some Fridays & Saturdays during our peak season.  

What we offer:

  • Starting wage of $20/hour (plus $1.58 shift differential for 2nd shift). $22-$25/hour after 720 hours worked! 
  • Consistent working shift (no swing), plus overtime
  • Sundays and holidays off
  • Comprehensive benefits package following a probationary period

You could join our team if you:

  • Have at least a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Can work up to 12-hour shifts, including some Saturdays
  • Have some prior manufacturing experience (this is preferred, but not necessary)
  • Are enthusiastic about learning and building new skills!

Required on All Positions:

  • Be a leader in safety and quality standards
  • Troubleshoot mechanical and system issues
  • Perform machine set-ups and change-overs to different types of products
  • Process, understand, and plan for orders
  • Participate in training of other team members and improvement of own skillset in order to operate multiple machines within the plant
  • Take direction from management, supervisors, and operators
  • Complete varied tasks within the plant, including frequently lifting items of up to 50 pounds and infrequently lifting items of up to 75 pounds.
  • Strong attention to detail and comfortable using computerized equipment
  • Communicate and work effectively with a diverse workforce
  • Operate lift equipment, stand-up or sit-down, at heights of up to 25 feet, as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Prior machine operator and/or forklift experience is preferred.
  • Must possess basic math skills that include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and calculation of averages.
  • Ability to read standard and metric rulers.
  • Ability to use light tools such as wrenches, channel locks, and screw drivers.
  • Ability to analyze, interpret, and problem solve in a variety of situations.
  • Ability to work individually and in small groups.
  • Ability to operate a computer and use Microsoft Office related software.

Working Conditions:

  • The employee may experience variable working conditions in the work environment. Examples include, but are not limited to, temperature variations, dust, noise, and exposure to moving mechanical parts.

Safety:

  • Observe all safety issues, practice safe working habits and report any unsafe situations to a supervisor.
  • Be adequately trained in lock out/tag out and all other safety related programs required by the company.
  • Adhere to all environmental health and safety policies.
  • Apply lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste in the production (such as participating in Safety Blitzes)

 

Note:  The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee and are not be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, abilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

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