Machine Operator, Paper Mill; Kaukauna, WI

Jumpstart your future – and your paycheck ($70,000+ your first year!!) with a growing and stable company. Ahlstrom’s Thilmany Paper mill in Kaukauna has immediate openings for Paper Mill Machine Operators
. If you have a good work ethic and are looking for not just a job, but a long-lasting career, Ahlstrom offers fast growth and advancement opportunities:

• Competitive benefits package
• Paid on-the-job training

If you're eager to learn and are looking for not just a job, but a career we want to invest in you.

We are seeking Paper Mill Machine Operators at our Thilmany Mill in Kaukauna
.

• Starting Pay - $26.99 per hour and increase to $28.95 per hour within your first month!
• Our mill offers advancement opportunities to further your rate of pay and make this not just a job, but a career with the paper industry!

• Company provided life insurance and short-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts & HSA plans available
• Long-term disability, Critical Illness, & Accident insurance available
• Competitive 401(K) plan with company match and defined contributions - eligible to start day 1 of employment
• Gainshare bonus program
• Fitness center and Weight Watcher’s membership reimbursement
• ...and much more!

General cleanup and housekeeping around paper machines, production areas and other moving equipment

Assist with quality inspections to ensure product meets customer specifications and standards

Haul and hoist materials using powered industrial vehicles and cranes; load and unload material from machines

Will be trained and must be able to pass forklift certification

Utilize technology/computers to track order production and product quality

Work in a team to assist operators, troubleshoot machine issues, and perform other duties as assigned

Follow all safety procedures and company policies.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Must be 18 years of age or older

Ability to successfully pass a post-offer drug screen

Physical Requirements include:

Perform heavy work, defined as lifting 100 lb. maximum with help, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs

Perform work while wearing a supplied air respirator (dependent on department)

Work around fast-moving machinery

Work at heights

Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Company provided life insurance and short-term disability

Competitive 401(K) plan - eligible to start day 1 of employment

Gainshare bonus program

Fitness center and Weight Watcher’s membership reimbursement

...and more!

Schedule:

Ability to work rotating 12-hour 2-2-3 shifts. Straight shift openings are not available. Overtime is required and built into the schedule rotation.

We are deeply committed to building and maintaining safe and inclusive environment and culture, where everyone feels valued and respected. At Ahlstrom, we all have equal opportunities to belong and reach our full potential. Our net sales in 2024 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 6,800 people. Read more at