Production Maintenance Facility - 1st Shift

Maintenance Facility Assistant - 1st Shift Job Description

Posted Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Production Maintenance Facility

Great Northern is a leading developer and manufacturer of creative solutions for packaging, shipping, merchandising and distributing products for industrial, commercial and retail markets. Established in 1962 and privately owned, Great Northern has a long history of providing secure, stable and meaningful positions. Our team members produce sustainable and eco-friendly products that are supplied to national brands that impact people's day-to-day lives.

Our Facility Maintenance

Schedule:

Monday through Thursday 7AM-3pm and Friday 5:45AM to 1:45PM

Assists the maintenance department staff with inventory ordering/receiving/reconciliation, minor repairs, maintenance of buildings, grounds and utility systems of the plant, warehouse and office by performing the following duties.

Individual must possess: high school diploma or equivalency, plus two years of facility maintenance experience, preferred. Additional schooling in a maintenance-related field a plus; valid drivers license and acceptable driving record: excellent safety record; ability to type and operate a computer, calculator, and a wide range of hand tools, test instruments, machining equipment and maintenance equipment; ability to perform mathematical calculations involving adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions, decimals and percentages;

ability to follow written, verbal or diagrammatic instructions or blueprints; excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills; legible handwriting to record information and fill out forms; ability to: plan, prioritize and organize work effectively; work effectively under pressure and time deadlines; analyze problems (not just symptoms), propose reasonable solutions, make logical decisions, carry out decisions made and follow up with feedback where appropriate.

You will have the opportunity to learn new skills and acquire new knowledge that can be applied to grow into new positions with higher pay. Furthermore, you can grow your career with Great Northern through advancement opportunities available at our facilities both locally and nationally.

• Near-site Clinic (Accessible to Team Member & Immediate Family Members)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
• 401k with Company Match Up to 4%
• Generous Profit Sharing
• Quarterly Attendance Paid Time Off Bonus
• 15 Days of Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Referral Bonuses
• Health Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Loan Program
• $1.50 Hourly Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd Shift

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.