General Application - No Weekends

General Application - No Weekends

This is a general application to collect information from interested parties. When we have openings, we will contact people who have filled out an application in the last 3 weeks to see if they are interested in the current opening.

Application Deadline: December 31, 2026

Department: Production - Union

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Rice Lake, WI

Workplace type: Onsite

Compensation: $22.01 - $26.19 / hour

Key Responsibilities

Duties for various positions differ. Most of our positions require the following duties:

• Helps others keep areas clean during downtimes
• Removes the dirt and debris from the aisles in a timely manner.
• Reports mechanical problems.
• Helps keep the general flow of product moving smoothly.
• Uses all tools safely.
• Works as a team
• Looks for and rejects non-conforming raw materials.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing any of these jobs, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, clench, grip, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. This job requires repetitive hand, arm, and wrist movements. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Steel/composite toe boots/shoes, safety glasses, bump cap, and hearing protection are required. The working conditions are noisy and dusty; associates are regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. CANDIDATE MUST SUCCESSFULLY PASS PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL, JOB FUNCTIONALITY TEST, and DRUG AND ALCOHOL TEST.

Job Benefits

• Competitive PTO
• 401(k) Match
• Health, Life, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Employee Discount Program
• Attendance bonus
• Supplemental Accident Coverage
• Supplemental Hospital Coverage
• Supplemental Critical Illness Coverage
• No Weekends
• Weekly Pay
• Regular Overtime
• Shift Differential

About American Excelsior Company

Since 1888, American Excelsior Company has manufactured and distributed products for packaging, cushioning, engineered foam specialties, erosion control, and a wide variety of engineered wood fibers. AEC's nationwide manufacturing and distribution capabilities ensure efficient delivery from 7 manufacturing plants across the country. Offers for newly hired individuals are contingent on an acceptable result of a Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol Test, Audiogram, and Background Check. American Excelsior is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. American Excelsior makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Our Hiring Process

Stage 1: Applied

Stage 2: Review

Stage 3: Interview

Stage 4: Drug Test and Background Check

Stage 5: Pre-Employment Physical and Functionality Test

Stage 6: Hired