General Laborer

Why This Role

This role is a great entry point into manufacturing operations with hands‑on exposure to production, machine assets, and material handling. You will play a critical part in keeping the plant running efficiently while gaining skills that can lead to higher‑level production and equipment roles over time.

3:15 pm – 11:45 pm M‑F, occasional overtime on Saturdays as business requires.

• Support general production and manufacturing operations across the Nekoosa and Wisconsin Rapids facilities.
• Help maintain efficient material flow, waste management, and housekeeping that directly impact safety, quality, and uptime.
• Contribute to smooth machine and trimmer operations by ensuring waste, scrap, and materials are handled correctly and on time.

• Execute daily waste and scrap operations, including collecting, sorting, and baling materials.
• Load and unload delivery trucks, organize materials, and process packing slips and billing paperwork.
• Support machine assets and trimmer production by removing broken, scrap, and empty pallets from production areas.
• Operate tow motors and clamp trucks to move materials safely and efficiently.
• Maintain housekeeping standards through regular cleanup of production and work areas.
• Follow documented procedures, safety rules, and best practices at all times.
• Participate in focused training to learn machine assets and develop toward higher‑grade responsibilities.

• Ability to perform all job duties safely, consistently, and successfully in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience or willingness to safely operate mobile equipment such as tow motors and clamp trucks.
• Physical ability to lift, push, and move product and scrap materials throughout the shift.
• Strong attention to safety, procedures, and housekeeping standards.
• Willingness to learn, cross‑train, and grow within manufacturing operations.

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance with options suited to different needs.
• Generous employer‑matched 401(k) retirement plan plus supplemental life and disability coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and wellness programs to support health and financial well‑being.
• Paid time off including holidays, vacation, volunteer time and supportive family/parental leave.
• Robust professional development and tuition‑reimbursement opportunities to support career growth.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), legal/identity support and other voluntary perks to support employees beyond core benefits.

M2S Group is a leader in materials science and engineered coatings, bringing together four innovative companies:
Nekoosa, Appvion, Decorative Films, and Iconex. Together, we deliver six specialized solutions across application tapes, carbonless paper, architectural window films, direct thermal products, extruded films, and specialty print media.

Our culture is guided by four core values:
Safety First, Growth Focused, Be Authentic, and Win Together. These values shape how we collaborate, how we innovate, and how we make an impact every day.

Nekoosa has been a leader in specialty print media for over 60 years. We make products you encounter daily without even thinking about them, like the menus at your favorite restaurant, the graphics on retail signage, shipping labels, or forms you fill out at the bank. Our portfolio includes pressure‑sensitive films, waterproof synthetic paper, over laminates, application tapes, and carbonless papers. With six U.S. locations and a partner in Belgium, we combine deep expertise in coating, converting, and custom plastic extrusion.

At Nekoosa, our people drive our success, and we are committed to helping employees grow while delivering innovative solutions that leave a mark on the world.

A post‑offer background check and drug screen are required.

M2S Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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