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1st shift General Laborer

Forte Opening Solutions
Thorp, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 11/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/6/2027

General Labor

Location: Thorp, WI
Shift: 1st
Schedule: Mon-Thur 5am-3:30pm

Build Your Future with Forte Opening Solutions

At Forte Opening Solutions, we don't just manufacture doors; we create pathways to possibilities. We empower our employees to shape the future of our industry. Join a team where craftsmanship meets cutting-edge technology, and where your ideas can open new doors. Together, we build not just products, but a culture of excellence, innovation, safety, and collaboration. [forteopenings.com]

What You'll Do

A General Laborer is responsible for performing various tasks to aid daily operations throughout the door manufacturing process. Their duties include loading and unloading doors or raw materials, assembling, crafting, and correct movement of doors throughout the manufacturing process. General Laborers are cooperative and willing to apply their skills in a variety of venues by regularly rotating positions to achieve success.

Responsibilities:

  • Follow job orders and schematics.
  • Gather materials based on schematics.
  • Craft and make basic repairs with various hand tools (I.E tape measure and various power tools).
  • Perform safety checks and assessments on product and materials.
  • Maintain workstation and general housekeeping.
  • Support other team members through collaboration and clear and concise communication skills.
  • Work safely, wear PPE and follow safety procedures.
  • Day-to-day direction provided by supervisor.

Physical Requirements

  • Work with products up to 60lbs throughout the day.
  • Occasionally pushing/pulling 100lbs.
  • Be comfortable with kneeling, squatting, stooping, twisting and sitting throughout the day.
  • Pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications

  • One year of manufacturing experience.
  • Highschool diploma or GED.
  • Willingness to learn.

.Why Join Forte?

  • Competitive pay
  • Four-day work week, no weekends or overnights!
  • Opportunity for overtime on Fridays
  • Skill-Based Pay Program with immediate hourly rate increases (up to $1/hr for each!) for demonstrating proficiency in required skills, PLUS for learning and developing mastery in new skills
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities- promote from within culture whenever possible
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance-HSA & PPO plans
  • $70 monthly wellness credit toward health insurance premiums just for getting annual physicals
  • Company paid STD/LTD and life insurance
  • 401(k) with 5% company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Vacation accruals with increases for tenure
  • Paid time off and paid holidays

Our Values:

  • Customer Delight
  • Expertise
  • Easy to do Business With
  • Trustworthiness
  • Own Our Actions
  • Executional Excellence
  • Relentlessly Curious

Equal Opportunity Employer

Forte Opening Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status under applicable law.

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