Nights Napkin Operator | Oconto, WI

Looking for a hands-on production role with great pay, amazing benefits, and built-in long weekends? Hoffmaster is hiring Napkin Operators to run and maintain our high-speed folding machines. You'll enjoy a $1, 500 sign-on bonus, $1 extra/hour on nights and $2 extra/hour on weekends, and a 2-2-3 work schedule that gives you half the month off!

Napkin Operator

Location: Oconto, WI
Job Status: Full-Time
Starting Pay: $23.92/hour (Progression to $24.92/hour after 90 days)
Weekend Premium: Additional $1.00/hour on weekends
Sign-On Bonus: $1, 500
Reports To: Production Supervisor
Compensation & Benefits

Pay & Bonuses:

• $23.92/hour starting pay
• Pay progression to $24.92/hour at 90 days
• $1.00/hour premium for night shifts
• $2.00/hour premium for weekend shifts
• $1, 500 sign-on bonus
• Perfect Attendance & Anniversary Bonuses

Paid Time Off:

• 11 paid holidays per year
• 112 vacation hours annually (accrued at 4.31 hours per bi-weekly pay period)
• 24 hours of sick time per year (prorated in the first year)
• 1 paid wellness day off per year

401(k) Retirement Plan:

• Automatic enrollment, full details provided during orientation

Insurance Benefits (Effective 1st of the month after 30 days):

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Term Life Insurance (2x base salary)
• Company-paid Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Company-paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (2x base salary)
• Supplemental Life Insurance available for purchase

What is a 2-2-3 Schedule?

Enjoy a stable rotating schedule with every other weekend off:

• Week 1: Work Mon/Tue → Off Wed/Thu → Work Fri/Sat/Sun
• Week 2: Off Mon/Tue → Work Wed/Thu → Off Fri/Sat/Sun

That's only 14 days of work per month!
Primary Purpose

Set up and operate folding equipment to produce napkins according to production and quality standards.
Essential Functions

• Operate and adjust napkin folder machines
• Perform changeovers and machine setups for various napkin types
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and support basic maintenance
• Load raw material rolls and manage machine threading and splicing
• Complete shift documentation and quality checks
• Communicate effectively with team members across shifts
• Follow all safety and food safety protocols

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to read, follow, and write instructions and reports
• Factory experience preferred, but not required
• Basic math and computer skills
• Must be able to lift, bend, reach, and stand for extended periods
• Flexible to work shifts as needed

Physical & Sensory Requirements

Frequent: Standing, walking, reaching, pushing/pulling
Occasional: Lifting (36-50 lbs), stooping, climbing, kneeling
Senses: Good vision, hearing, and attention to detail
Join Our Team!

Kickstart a rewarding career in manufacturing with room to grow, built-in long weekends, and a $1, 500 sign-on bonus waiting for you.

Apply today or contact Lorie Caelwaerts at:
lorie.caelwaerts@hoffmaster.com

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At Hoffmaster, we believe every person deserves to feel successful. That's why we provide a total rewards package designed to support our employee's success -at work, at home, and in life. This includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurances, Physical and Mental wellness programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, and more. Learn more about our Benefit s at HoffmasterBenefits.com

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Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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