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EMPLOYEES ARE OUR GREATEST ASSET

Privately held, Great Northern is one of the nation’s largest independent producers of corrugated packaging. For more than five decades, customers have turned to Great Northern Corporation for integrated, comprehensive packaging solutions in industrial, commercial and retail markets.

Great Northern exists to live out the core values established by our founders - integrity, personal growth, entrepreneurial spirit, and a shared future.

Our vision, "We help our employees win through personal growth and a shared future” is a call to action to deliver on building a people-centric culture, developing leaders from within, and sending people home fulfilled about their role and contributions. The "win" for everyone is a trusting and collaborative culture that helps us be at our best every day.

Our mission statement, "We help our customers win by doing what others can't or won't” gives us a clear purpose and raises the bar for performance. Doing what others "can't or won't" for our customers is demonstrated by a willingness to serve customers, value-added partnerships and proactively developing innovative solutions to our customer's challenges.

We are excited that you are looking to join our great culture. Here are some details about the position.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
In addition to excellent wages, Great Northern has a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; paid vacation; paid holidays; profit sharing and 401(k) with company match. We also offer our employees a safe, clean, friendly environment and room for growth!

STARTING SALARY
WE OFFER $20.00/HOUR MINIMUM PLUS $1.25/HOUR SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL FOR 2ND & 3RD SHIFT TO START!

REPORTS TO
Plant Management

POSITION SUMMARY
Accumulate, count & pack goods produced on the VBoard (paper laminated together in stick form and used as protective packaging for products during shipping) machine. Inspect all goods as they come off the line for proper lamination, pieces sticking together, correct length and general appearance of printing. Prepare all rolls to be brought into the machine with minimum amount of waste. Plugging or de-coring rolls as needed. Cut or slab down rolls in an efficient manner to minimize waste. Help to produce the finest quality product at rates and standards consistent with the Company’s desire to be a Preferred Supplier of cost effective, top quality products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED.

1. Produce product at targeted production rates and waste goals.
2. Set a safe & steady speed that targets scheduled need, productivity and waste goals.
3. Plan & set up correct paper, footage, caliper and width to operate machine for corresponding customer orders.
4. Read & understand computer based production scheduling system & customer expectations
5. Supply appropriate type & amount of paper.
6. Constantly monitor & act upon quality and inform the machine adjuster & others.
7. Pack product in quality manner per packing standards.
8. Have proper skids ready for start-ups. Build, band, stack and wrap skids to customer specifications.
9. May require working up to 12 hour shifts to cover for vacations and other absences.
10. Assist in all phases of Plant machine operations (including Legacy) as needed for breaks, vacations, changes or special projects.
All other duties as required by Production Supervisors or Management. .

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must have punctual and regular attendance.
• Assist in all phases of machine and department operation as needed for breaks, changes, or special projects.
• Keep up to date with any ongoing machine improvements.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.
• Foster an attitude of lean thinking, sustain improvements and follow lean initiatives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Qualified candidates must hold a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be available and willing to work shifts of 2pm to 10pm (2nd) or 10pm-6am (3rd).
• Must be able to learn pack, rack and service positions and give basic duties of the job.
• Must possess the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

WORK RELATIONSHIP AND SCOPE:

• Work closely and be in constant communication with Plant Management and VBoard Crew Members for direction on daily work schedule and up-coming order changes.
• Have a basic understanding of other positions within the company to maintain team efficiency.
• Ensure all safety guidelines are followed. Report any unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries to supervision immediately.
• Ensure good communication between shifts.

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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.

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