Production Operator - De Pere, WI

We are holding an open interview day to recruit for Production Operators for a start date on October 12th. Our pay starts at $27.80/hour with a weekend shift differential of $3.75/hour! Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Time: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm Location: Nicolet Mill, 200 Main Avenue, De Pere, 54115 Parking: Candidates will park in the alley and enter through door #14. There will be parking spaces reserved and public parking available as well. Candidates should bring their resumes and be ready for an immediate interview. Walk-ins are welcome! We are seeking Production Operators to join our De Pere, Wisconsin team. Operators provide support to multiple departments by assisting and/or operating paper mill equipment, including material handling equipment and tools. They are also responsible for obtaining supplies for Operators and performing general housekeeping. We Offer $27.80 per hour starting pay $1,300 retention bonus within 9 months $3.75 per hour weekend shift premiums! $1.10 per hour weekday night shift premiums! Work 14 days per month on a 12-hour, rotating shift schedule Immediate vacation, medical, dental, vision and 401k benefits Profit sharing program Many opportunities for quick pay increases and position advancement The Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities Must follow Ahlstrom’s manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures and policies, as applicable to the position’s areas of responsibility, in order to meet and maintain the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements for each grade of paper Assist equipment Operators in all areas of production Haul and hoist materials using powered industrial trucks and cranes; load and unload material from machines Assist with quality inspections Perform regular housekeeping Understand and apply safety standards Participate in safety improvements throughout the facility Minimum Occupational Requirements High regard for performing safely and an ability to work well with a team Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis Ability to successfully pass a post-offer drug screen and background check Ability to work a 12-hour, rotating shift schedule Physical Occupational Requirements Perform physical work, defined as lifting up to 100 lb. with assistance Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs Work at heights and near rapidly moving machinery Operate lift-truck and hoists Work in a hot and humid environment Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Join our journey to create a more sustainable world with products and solutions that Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr