Machine Operator

For more than 75 years, Hoffmaster has elevated the way people dine, entertain and bake though premium sustainable tableware. Be a part of what's next and Elevate Your Career with Hoffmaster

Join Hoffmaster and elevate your career As a Napkin Assistant, you'll play a vital role in production by assisting with machine functions, moving materials, and ensuring smooth operations. This position offers scheduled pay increases, a $1,500 sign-on bonus,  $1/hour nights shift premium, $2/hour weekend shift premium. If you're looking for a stable job with great benefits and growth potential, apply today Machine operator advancement opportunity for strong candidates making $23.92

Napkin Assistant – Night Shift (6 PM – 6 AM)
Location: Oconto, WI
Company: Hoffmaster Group, Inc.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay:

• Starting at $19.48/hour

• + $1.00/hour night shift premium

• + $2.00/hour weekend premium

• Wage progression up to $20.98/hour after 1 year

• Pay increases at 90 days, 6 months, and 1 year

Schedule:
2-2-3 Rotating Shift – 12-hour shifts (6 PM – 6 AM)
Work only 14 days per month and get every other weekend off

2-2-3 Schedule Example:

Week 1:

• Work: Monday & Tuesday

• Off: Wednesday & Thursday

• Work: Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Week 2:

• Off: Monday & Tuesday

• Work: Wednesday & Thursday

• Off: Friday, Saturday, Sunday

This rotating pattern provides built-in days off, a consistent schedule, and every other weekend free.

Job Overview:
We're hiring a Napkin Assistant to support our overnight production operations. This is an entry-level, physically demanding, and fast-paced role — ideal for someone dependable, hands-on, and ready to grow.  Potential to level up to Machine Operator.

Key Responsibilities:

• Remove full napkin bags from the machine

• Stack on skids, label, and move using a pallet jack (hand truck)

• Monitor the machine and clear jams as needed

• Keep pace with fast production output

• Follow all safety, cleanliness, and food safety guidelines

Requirements:

• No prior experience required — we'll train you

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• Must be comfortable with physical work including:

  • Twisting and turning

  • Lifting and stacking

  • Operating a pallet jack

• Able to stay on your feet and work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid vacation 36 hours Flex Time

• On-the-job training and career advancement

• Shift premiums for nights and weekends

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Apply today to start your manufacturing career with Hoffmaster
We are currently hiring for internal and external candidates.

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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