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Production-Factory General

Great Northern Corporation and Careers
Appleton, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026 CLOSED ON 3/7/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production-Factory General position at Great Northern Corporation and Careers?

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 $29.20, pay increase after completing your 45-day probation
  • Shift differential for 2nd shift (0.50/hour) and 3rd shift (0.75/hour)
  • Opportunity to bid to new jobs and salaries (including Forklift positions when available), job bidding will be determined by seniority.
Schedule:
You will be working weekly rotating 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday.
What does this mean?
  • Week 1: 3rd shift (10:00 PM - 6:00 AM)
  • Week 2: 2nd shift (2:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
  • Week 3: 1st shift (6:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Your schedule will rotate like this every week.
  • Overtime is a requirement which can include 12-hour shifts and Saturdays.
  • 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
Benefits:
  • 401 (k) retirement plan with generous employer contribution
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Paid vacation during your first year of employment
  • Generous referral program (up to $1,000)
  • HSA medical plans, vision insurance, and dental insurance
  • Free on-site nurse, physical therapist and nurse practitioner
  • Steel Toed Shoe Reimbursement
  • Health Fitness 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.
Apply today to become a part of the Great Northern team!

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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.

Salary : $29

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