Fulfillment Forklift Operator

Posted Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Great Northern is a leading developer and manufacturer of creative solutions for packaging, shipping, merchandising and distributing products for industrial, commercial and retail markets.

Great Northern – Chippewa Falls is seeking a Forklift Operator to join our growing manufacturing team! Are you ready to make a difference?

3rd Shift - Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 2:00pm

Starting hourly wage is $22.75. An additional $1.50 hourly shift differential is applied while working on 2nd or 3rd shift.

• Loading product for customer pick-up and prepares Common Carrier, UPS, RPS, and Federal Express Deliveries for shipment.
• Operating industrial forklift truck to assist in unloading and loading raw materials and product from trucks and trailers, while checking for proper material and count quality.
• Following Great Northern's quality procedures for accuracy and quality, randomly checking a minimum of one order per day.
• Changing LP tanks safely, following written guidelines, or recharges electric forklift as needed.
• Shrink-wrapping units as needed in preparation for shipping.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 1 to 3 years of related manufacturing or machine operating experience
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide and correctly read a tape measure
• Ability to meet product specifications and quality standards of our Customers and Great Northern – CF
• A strong understanding of the importance of safety
• A team player who is driven to learn every day

• 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
• Longevity Bonus
• 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.