THE COMPANY                                                                                  
Little Rapids Corporation (LRC) is a specialty paper manufacturer and converter of paper, film, cotton, and nonwoven materials. The company’s headquarters is in Green Bay and is privately held with annual sales of over $200 million and 450 employees at three Wisconsin locations. The business has two divisions that sell a wide variety of products in the healthcare, beauty, flexographic printing, and specialty paper markets. Rapids Green Bay supplies printed film, paper, and nonwovens. Rapids Shawano has three paper machines that manufacture tissue, machine glazed, and wet crepe paper.  Graham Professional manufactures and sells one-time use products into the healthcare and beauty markets through a network of national and regional distributors. 
With its family ownership dating back to 1947, the company is guided by a strong and positive culture. LRC’s purpose is remarkably simple: to bring together all their people’s talents and energies to create an outstanding organization that delivers true value to their customers. The four core values of the business are lived out by ownership and top leadership and serve as a guide to all interactions, behavior, expectations, and strategic initiatives. These values are:

Care: Take Care of One Another & Always Be Transparent
Act: Dream Big, Think Big, Act Big, Create Contagious Energy
Learn: Improve Every Day while Being Humble
Serve: Do Great Things & Be Easy to Work With
Position Summary:
The Quality Manager is responsible for leading the company’s Quality Management System (QMS), sustainability initiatives, regulatory compliance programs, and continuous improvement efforts across multiple paper manufacturing sites. This role drives quality performance, supports operational excellence, and ensures compliance with customer, industry, and certification standards while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:

Lead and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS), including quality policies, standards, procedures, and document control systems.
Manage sustainability programs and track progress toward energy, water, waste, and certification goals across all facilities.
Monitor and report quality and sustainability KPIs, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives with operations teams.
Lead internal and external audits and ensure compliance with ISO, FSC, SFI, FDA, HACCP, and other regulatory or customer requirements.
Serve as the primary liaison for customer quality concerns, complaints, audits, and corrective action responses.
Oversee supplier and external quality alignment to ensure consistent product and process performance.
Maintain SOPs, specifications, work instructions, compliance training records, and KPI dashboards to support operational effectiveness.
Audit processes, identify gaps, and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve compliance and performance.
Develop and mentor the Quality team through training, certifications, and career development opportunities.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, Regulatory, and Leadership teams to support business objectives and operational excellence.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.
Education, Certifications, and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Business Management, Industrial Engineering, Environmental/Sustainability Management, or a related field required.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality, compliance, or manufacturing leadership within the paper or packaging industry preferred.
Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), regulatory compliance, and audit processes.
Experience with ISO, FSC, SFI, HACCP/SQF,FDA, ISCC, and other sustainability or quality certifications strongly preferred.
Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification or experience preferred.
Knowledge of sustainability programs, ESG initiatives, and environmentally responsible manufacturing practices preferred.
Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Proficient in KPI reporting, data analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Ability to travel up to 15–20% as needed; valid driver’s license required
Key Competencies:

Sustainability & Environmental Stewardship
Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Regulatory Compliance & Audit Management
Data Analysis, KPI Reporting & SPC
Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing
Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions (CAPA)
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Technical Manufacturing & Process Knowledge
Leadership, Coaching & Team Development
Communication & Customer Relationship Management
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Strategic Thinking & Operational Excellence
Travel Requirements:
The ability to work additional hours during the week, nights or on weekends may be required.  Must have the ability to travel (air/land) 15 – 20% of the time. A valid driver’s license is required.
Physical Requirements:
The ability to work in a normal office environment to include sitting or standing for long periods of time, operating various standard office equipment, carrying paper documents/files, reaching and bending, speaking on the telephone, walking through our manufacturing plant, and wearing required personal protection gear (i.e. hearing, eye and foot protection).
The ability to wear required personal protection gear (i.e., hearing, eye and foot protection as well as other personal protective equipment such as gloves and aprons, etc.); tolerating loud noise (maximum of 95 dB); tolerating extreme heat, cold and dusty environment.
EOE including disability/veteran

THE COMPANY                                                                                  
Little Rapids Corporation (LRC) is a specialty paper manufacturer and converter of paper, film, cotton, and nonwoven materials. The company’s headquarters is in Green Bay and is privately held with annual sales of over $200 million and 450 employees at three Wisconsin locations. The business has two divisions that sell a wide variety of products in the healthcare, beauty, flexographic printing, and specialty paper markets. Rapids Green Bay supplies printed film, paper, and nonwovens. Rapids Shawano has three paper machines that manufacture tissue, machine glazed, and wet crepe paper.  Graham Professional manufactures and sells one-time use products into the healthcare and beauty markets through a network of national and regional distributors. 
With its family ownership dating back to 1947, the company is guided by a strong and positive culture. LRC’s purpose is remarkably simple: to bring together all their people’s talents and energies to create an outstanding organization that delivers true value to their customers. The four core values of the business are lived out by ownership and top leadership and serve as a guide to all interactions, behavior, expectations, and strategic initiatives. These values are:

Care: Take Care of One Another & Always Be Transparent
Act: Dream Big, Think Big, Act Big, Create Contagious Energy
Learn: Improve Every Day while Being Humble
Serve: Do Great Things & Be Easy to Work With
Position Summary:
This role serves as the enterprise owner of communications, public relations, brand execution, trade show marketing, and associate engagement for Little Rapids Corporation. The position leads company-wide internal and external communications strategy, executive and leadership messaging, public relations, media-related communications, trade show planning and execution, annual associate engagement survey, and creative standards across all business units and locations. The role partners with engagement teams to strengthen associate connection, drive consistent engagement messaging, support action planning communications, and advance our employer brand and associate value proposition. 
Objectives:

Enterprise Communications, Public Relations, and Brand Leadership
Own and lead the enterprise communications strategy for Little Rapids Corporation across all business units, functions, and locations
Lead internal communications, executive and leadership messaging, organizational announcements, change communications, and associate-facing communication channels
Own public relations and external communications, including corporate messaging, media-related communications, reputation management support, and external brand visibility
Establish and uphold enterprise creative standards, brand governance, and content quality to ensure consistent, high-impact execution across all communication and marketing materials
Drive communication effectiveness, consistency, engagement, and alignment across the organization through measurable strategies and continuous improvement
Own communications and project coordination for the annual associate engagement survey, including survey launch messaging, participation communications, results-sharing support, and follow-up communication planning
Partner with engagement teams across company sites to align messaging, share best practices, support local engagement initiatives, and connect site-level feedback to enterprise communication priorities

Marketing and Commercial Leadership
Lead the development and execution of customer-facing communications, sales enablement materials, campaigns, trade shows, events, and promotional initiatives that strengthen market presence and support growth
Own the development and oversight of marketing content across digital and print channels, including website content, brochures, presentations, case studies, and related collateral
Drive brand visibility and market impact through coordinated communications, marketing initiatives, and enterprise storytelling
Coordinate enterprise trade show strategy and execution, including planning, booth and display materials, messaging, promotional assets, pre- and post-show communications, logistics coordination, and alignment with commercial priorities
Lead communications and marketing performance measurement to evaluate effectiveness, guide decision-making, and improve results

Enterprise Leadership and Execution
Lead cross-functional alignment with senior leaders and business partners to prioritize enterprise communication needs and drive execution of strategic initiatives
Manage enterprise communication priorities, vendors, agency partners, budgets, and timelines while maintaining quality, responsiveness, and strategic focus

Key Results:

Lead an integrated enterprise communications function that advances alignment, engagement, culture, and organizational priorities across Little Rapids Corporation
Own and strengthen the company’s internal and external voice, public relations approach, and brand presence across all channels and audiences
Deliver high-quality, strategically aligned communication and marketing initiatives that support business growth, reputation, and associate engagement
Lead annual associate engagement survey communications and site engagement team partnership to strengthen participation, understanding, follow-through, and associate connection across all locations
Execute trade show and event marketing initiatives that enhance customer engagement, strengthen brand visibility, and support commercial objectives
Establish measurable standards and performance indicators that improve communication effectiveness, brand consistency, and enterprise impact
Fundamental Actions:

Actively participate in meetings, planning sessions, and training as required
Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail and follow-through
Develop and monitor KPIs to measure communications and marketing success
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.
Education, Certifications, and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, business, or related field, or equivalent work experience
5+ years’ progressive experience in enterprise communications, corporate communications, public relations, marketing, or related roles
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide internal and external communications strategies, executive communications, public relations, and brand management
Proven success driving creative standards, brand execution, and cross-functional communication initiatives within a complex organization
Experience supporting associate engagement initiatives, engagement survey communications, action planning communication, or cross-site engagement team partnership preferred
Experience managing multiple stakeholders, vendors, agency partners, projects, and deadlines with strategic oversight and strong execution
Experience supporting or leading trade show planning, event marketing, promotional materials, vendor coordination, and cross-functional execution preferred
Key Competencies:

Strategic leadership capability with the ability to influence, align, and drive execution across all levels of the organization
Strong ownership mindset with a high level of accountability, initiative, and enterprise perspective
Deep expertise in enterprise communications, executive messaging, public relations, and brand stewardship
Ability to establish creative standards and ensure strong brand execution across communication and marketing channels
Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills with strong executive presence and sound judgment
Strong business acumen and the ability to translate organizational priorities into clear, compelling enterprise messaging
Ability to translate associate feedback, engagement themes, and site-level input into clear communication strategies that build trust, participation, and follow-through
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and communications, brand, and marketing platforms
Experience in B2B marketing and manufacturing environments preferred
Ability to plan and execute trade show and event marketing activities that create a professional, consistent brand experience for customers and industry partners
 Physical Requirements:
The ability to work in a professional office and manufacturing environment as needed, including sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, operating standard office equipment, supporting trade show and event activities, and traveling between company locations or external event venues when required. This position is onsite at the LRC Graham location with travel to other LRC locations as needed, as well as other business travel may be required.  The ability to enter production or operational areas as needed while wearing required personal protective equipment and following all safety protocols.
 EOE including disability/veteran

THE COMPANY                                                                                  
Little Rapids Corporation (LRC) is a specialty paper manufacturer and converter of paper, film, cotton, and nonwoven materials. The company’s headquarters is in Green Bay and is privately held with annual sales of over $200 million and 450 employees at three Wisconsin locations. The business has two divisions that sell a wide variety of products in the healthcare, beauty, flexographic printing, and specialty paper markets. Rapids Green Bay supplies printed film, paper, and nonwovens. Rapids Shawano has three paper machines that manufacture tissue, machine glazed, and wet crepe paper.  Graham Professional manufactures and sells one-time use products into the healthcare and beauty markets through a network of national and regional distributors. 
With its family ownership dating back to 1947, the company is guided by a strong and positive culture. LRC’s purpose is remarkably simple: to bring together all their people’s talents and energies to create an outstanding organization that delivers true value to their customers. The four core values of the business are lived out by ownership and top leadership and serve as a guide to all interactions, behavior, expectations, and strategic initiatives. These values are:

Care: Take Care of One Another & Always Be Transparent
Act: Dream Big, Think Big, Act Big, Create Contagious Energy
Learn: Improve Every Day while Being Humble
Serve: Do Great Things & Be Easy to Work With
Position Summary:
The Maintenance Supervisor leads a team of union-represented millwrights and Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) technicians in a continuous paper mill environment. This role is responsible for safe, reliable, and cost-effective maintenance execution, ensuring equipment uptime through effective preventive/predictive maintenance and strong workforce leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Workforce Management

Lead and supervise union-represented maintenance employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), ensuring fair, consistent application of work practices and policies
Provide coaching, training, and performance management to develop workforce capability and accountability
Assign and prioritize work to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality execution
Promote a culture of teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement
Maintenance Execution & Planning

Coordinate and oversee daily maintenance activities across mechanical and E&I disciplines in a 24/7 operation
Ensure efficient utilization of internal craft labor to minimize contractor reliance
Utilize CMMS to plan, schedule, and track work orders throughout all stages
Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment histories, and schedules
Reliability & Continuous Improvement

Ensure scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance work is completed on time to support equipment reliability
Monitor maintenance performance metrics and communicate issues or risks to management while adjusting team focus as needed
Support root cause analysis efforts and implement corrective actions
Identify and implement improvements in maintenance practices, procedures, and equipment performance
Safety & Compliance

Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and mill safety programs, including LOTO, confined space entry, and electrical safety
Conduct job-specific safety discussions and reinforce safe work practices
Partner with operations and leadership to promptly address safety concerns
Participate in and lead incident investigations and corrective action development
Collaboration & Support

Partner with operations, engineering, and contractors to support production goals, outages, and capital projects
Provide technical expertise and guidance to maintenance crafts and cross-functional teams
Support engineering initiatives for equipment upgrades and installations
Participate in daily and weekly planning meetings to align priorities and report on performance
Perform other responsibilities as assigned
Education, Certifications, and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field, or equivalent industrial experience
5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (paper mill or heavy industry preferred)
Experience working in a union environment strongly preferred
Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, including PLCs, drives, and control systems
Experience with CMMS (e.g., JD Edwards)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Paper or pulp mill experience preferred
Technical apprenticeship or skilled trades background preferred
Key Competencies:

Leadership and labor relations
Safety leadership and risk management
Problem-solving and root cause analysis
Planning, organization, and execution
Communication and collaboration across functions
Results-oriented with focus on reliability and asset performance 
Physical Requirements:
Exposure to or working in close proximity to operating machinery.  Exposure to fine dust.  Ability to wear required personal protection equipment (i.e. hearing, eye and foot protection).  Must be able to see objects at a distance with clarity and read printed material within arm’s reach.  Perceive colors accurately.  Ability to shout to be heard above high noise levels.  Stand, twist, bend, turn and kneel for up to 8 hours a day.  Walk up to 200 yards at a time, up to 20 times per day.  Climb stairs, approximately 15 steps, up to 10 times per day.
EOE including disability/veteran

Little Rapids Corporation (LRC) is looking for Press Operators at our facility in Green Bay, WI! What do we have to offer?

Climate controlled environment!
$0 premium health insurance plan & company HSA Contribution!
6% 401k Match!
$25 - $35.00 per hour (based on experience) + $1.00 night shift premium
Earn $65,000 - $75,000+ in your first year!
LRC has two divisions, Graham Professional, converting paper products for the medical and beauty industries, and Rapids Paper + Packaging, uniting Shawano Specialty Papers and Nexxa – Print Division under a single brand. Rapids Paper + Packaging brings together specialty paper, flexible packaging, advanced printing, and fuctional coating technologies.
Work Location & Schedule
Location: 2970 Walker Drive, Green Bay, WI 54311
Schedule: 12-hour 2-2-3 non-rotating schedule; night shift openings 6:00 pm - 6:00 am
Responsibilities

Comply with all safety regulations and company policies.
Ensure press is running at full capacity, while working to improve efficiencies, and producing quality product that meets customer specifications and demand.
Support and participate in continuous improvement efforts to include Kaizen, 5S and other events, as required of this position. This includes activities to this specific position/department, as well as company-wide initiatives.
Operate the press safely and identify unsafe work behaviors, areas and methods that have opportunities for improvement.
Complete and maintain accurate production records both manually and with computer systems to maintain inventory control.
Manufacture quality finished products that meet customer specifications and meet or exceed established production standards.
Perform required set-ups and changeovers as required including but not limited to;
Determining print job specifications and all activities relating to press set up, selecting proper Anilox rolls, printing stock and print sleeves, threading material into press, adjusting slitter knives, preparing inks for upcoming work order to match print deck location and ink up press, etc.
Run make ready rolls, check quality specifications, run machine and print, conduct quality checks as needed based on specifications and record in system, pull sample rolls and archive, properly label and tag finished and/or RTS rolls, collect retain samples, package rolls according to customer specifications and have product taken to warehouse.

Perform machine clean-ups as required and maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
Identify and react to production problems such as, shortage of raw materials, safety issues, inventory issues, out of spec raw materials, quality concerns, etc.
Troubleshoot machine problems and determine which problems need to escalate to maintenance and/or plant supervisor.
Attend and participate in meetings and training sessions as required, e.g. safety, quality, production, team, informational, etc.
All other assignments assigned by management.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.
 Qualifications

Ability to perform basic computer operations such as email, data entry, navigation skills within press operation and data systems, and operate a computer keyboard
Mathematical skills required to compute percentages, weights, and must be able to measure and calculate the supplies required to complete each job as scheduled
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, such as machine operation instructions, safety instructions, etc.
Operate powered vehicles such as forklift and scissors lift, will need to be able to on and off the vehicle multiple times during the shift. Forklift and clamp truck certification.
Manual dexterity and accurate eyesight, including color vision is required for workers.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Ability to successfully pass a post-offer drug screen and physical.
High school diploma/GED required.
Self-motivated, but also able to work as an effective team member.
Able to work 12- hour shifts and overtime as needed
Physical Requirements:
Perform heavy work, defined as ability to lift up to 70 lb maximum with help, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs
Work around fast-moving machinery
Walk/stand, bending, stooping, working with hands majority of the time
Exposure to noise levels and will be required to wear various PPE items based on the task being performed, including, but not limited to, hearing protection, eye protection, hat or hair net, hi-vis vest, safety shoes, cut gloves, etc.

Employee Benefits

Medical Insurance - $0 premium health plan available!
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance - company provided & voluntary options available!
Short-term & Long-term Disability - company provided & buy-up options available!
Competitive 401(k) Match
Paid-time off – Available Immediately!
Are you ready to join a growing company?! Apply and join Rapids Paper + Packaging today!
Equal Opportunity Employer (m/f/d/v/so)

Sales Director
Wisconsin-based | Travel as needed, approximately 25%
At Rapids Paper + Packaging, a Little Rapids Corporation Company, we’re redefining what’s possible in packaging. Our ECOVA™ platform is a recyclable, paper-based alternative to traditional plastic films—engineered to deliver performance, scalability, and sustainability without compromise.
As regulatory pressures rise and brands accelerate efforts to eliminate plastics in packaging, ECOVA is positioned at the forefront of change.
We are seeking a Sales Director to lead the growth and market adoption of this innovative platform. The ideal candidate will thrive in building markets, creating customer demand, and commercializing innovative packaging solutions.
Why This Role is Different
This is not traditional packaging sales.
You will:

Lead growth of a category-defining conversion from plastic to paper-based packaging
Partner with customers to replace conventional plastic packaging at scale
Navigate technical, operational, and sustainability-driven buying decisions
Drive longer-cycle, high-impact solution adoption
What You’ll Do
🚀 Drive Market Adoption & Revenue Growth

Identify, develop, and win new opportunities for ECOVA™ across target markets
Build and manage a robust pipeline focused on conversion from plastic to paper-based packaging
Expand strategic accounts through new applications, products, and solutions
🧩 Lead Solution-Based Selling

Partner with customers to evaluate feasibility, performance, and conversion pathways
Support trial, qualification, and commercialization efforts
Position ECOVA against evolving regulatory and sustainability requirements
🤝 Build Strategic Relationships

Establish trusted relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders
Lead negotiations, pricing strategy, and contract development
Represent Rapids at industry events, trade shows, and customer engagements
👥 Lead & Develop a Sales Team

Build and shape a high-performing commercial team while establishing the processes and customer focus needed to scale growth
Align team priorities with strategic market opportunities
Drive accountability and performance
📊 Shape Strategy with Market Insight

Monitor market trends, customer behavior, and competitive activity
Translate insights into actionable growth strategies and forecasts
Maintain visibility into key opportunities and risks across the portfolio
🔄 Collaborate Across the Business

Partner cross-functionally with operations, R&D, and marketing to deliver solutions
Align sales strategies with manufacturing capabilities and innovation pipelines
Support continuous improvement and evolution of the sales process
What You Bring

5+ years of sales leadership experience, including team management
Experience in flexible packaging, paper, film, or adjacent manufacturing industries
Proven track record of driving growth and winning new business
Strong background in consultative or solution-based selling
Experience navigating complex sales cycles with technical stakeholders
Exposure to sustainability-driven products, packaging innovation, or material conversion strongly preferred
Key Strengths

Strategic Thinking – Sees beyond individual deals to shape long-term growth
Business Acumen – Understands financial drivers and market dynamics
Influence & Negotiation – Drives outcomes while building lasting partnerships
Problem Solving – Navigates complexity and removes barriers to adoption
Communication – Clearly articulates value across technical and business audiences
Leadership – Develops talent and drives team performance
Why Join Rapids Paper + Packaging?

Be part of a family-owned company with deep expertise in paper, printing, and packaging
Work on a platform designed to replace plastics in packaging with recyclable alternatives
Help customers meet sustainability goals and evolving regulatory demands
Play a visible role in shaping the future of packaging innovation
Apply Today
If you’re a strategic sales leader who thrives on driving change, building markets, and delivering growth—we’d love to connect.

THE COMPANY                                                                                  
Little Rapids Corporation (LRC) is a specialty paper manufacturer and converter of paper, film, cotton, and nonwoven materials. The company’s headquarters is in Green Bay and is privately held with annual sales of over $200 million and 450 employees at three Wisconsin locations. The business has two divisions that sell a wide variety of products in the healthcare, beauty, flexographic printing, and specialty paper markets. Rapids Green Bay supplies printed film, paper, and nonwovens. Rapids Shawano has three paper machines that manufacture tissue, machine glazed, and wet crepe paper.  Graham Professional manufactures and sells one-time use products into the healthcare and beauty markets through a network of national and regional distributors. 
With its family ownership dating back to 1947, the company is guided by a strong and positive culture. LRC’s purpose is remarkably simple: to bring together all their people’s talents and energies to create an outstanding organization that delivers true value to their customers. The four core values of the business are lived out by ownership and top leadership and serve as a guide to all interactions, behavior, expectations, and strategic initiatives. These values are:

Care: Take Care of One Another & Always Be Transparent
Act: Dream Big, Think Big, Act Big, Create Contagious Energy
Learn: Improve Every Day while Being Humble
Serve: Do Great Things & Be Easy to Work With
Position Summary:
The Paper Machine Manager is responsible for the overall operation and performance of assigned paper machine(s) and related process equipment. This role drives safety, product quality, and process optimization while leading product development trials and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:

Ensure safety of team members with focused hazard recognition and follow-up to any reported hazards or incidents.
Lead daily operations of the paper machines to maximize production speed, reduce waste, and ensure high availability.
Identify and implement cost reduction and resource conservation initiatives (e.g., water usage, fiber recovery, furnish optimization).
Develop, train, and coach hourly employees; establish standard operating procedures and supporting tools.
Oversee daily product quality support customer complaint resolution.
Troubleshoot issues using structured problem-solving methods and engage the team in the process.
Support off-shift operations as needed, including on-call rotation and backup for operations leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.
Education, Certifications, and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Paper science or related field required.
Minimum five years of paper or related industry experience, with papermaking and process management skills preferred.
Proven ability to engage operators to meet established KPI’s.
Good written and verbal communication skills as well as teamwork skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office software and willing and able to learn new systems (Lean Six Sigma, structured problem solving, Statistical Process Control, JD Edwards, etc.).
Knowledge of PI Historian and Proficy database a plus.
Key Competencies:

Safety leadership and compliance
Operational excellence and production management
Leadership, coaching, and team development
Customer focus
Continuous improvement (Lean/TPM, problem solving)
Data-driven decision making
Cost and resource management
Cross-functional collaboration
Strong communication and influence skills
Technical and systems aptitude
Accountability and adaptability in a manufacturing environment
 
Physical Requirements:
The ability to work in a normal manufacturing environment to include sitting, standing, or walking for long periods of time; climbing stairs; operating various standard office equipment; carrying paper documents/files; reaching; bending; crawling; speaking on the telephone; wearing required personal protection gear (i.e. hearing, eye and foot protection); tolerating loud noise (maximum of 95 dB); tolerating extreme heat, cold and dusty environment.
EOE including disability/veteran

Little Rapids Corporation (LRC) is looking for Machine operators at our plant in Green Bay, WI! What do we have to offer?

$0 premium health insurance plan & company HSA Contribution!
6% 401k Match!
shift differential on 2nd and 3rd shifts
Possible to earn $60,000+ in your first year!
work in a climate controlled environment!
Standard Monday - Friday schedule!
LRC has two divisions, Graham Professional, converting paper products for the medical and beauty industries, and Rapids Paper + Packaging, uniting Shawano Specialty Papers and Nexxa – Print Division under a single brand. Rapids Paper + Packaging brings together specialty paper, flexible packaging, advanced printing, and fuctional coating technologies.
Work Location & Schedule
Location: 2273 Larsen Road, Green Bay, WI 54307
Schedule: 2nd shift is a Monday – Friday 3pm – 11pm and 3rd shift is a Sunday - Thursday 11pm - 7am
THE COMPANY                                                                                  
Little Rapids Corporation (LRC) is a specialty paper manufacturer and converter of paper, film, cotton, and nonwoven materials. The company’s headquarters is in Green Bay and is privately held with annual sales of over $200 million and 450 employees at their three Wisconsin locations. The business has three sites that sell a wide variety of products in the healthcare, beauty, flexographic printing, and specialty paper markets. The Rapids Green Bay Division supplies printed film, paper, and nonwovens. The Rapids Shawano division has three paper machines that manufacture tissue, machine glazed, and wet crepe paper.  The Graham Division manufactures and sells one-time use products into the healthcare and beauty markets through a network of national and regional distributors. 
With its family ownership dating back to 1947, the company is guided by a strong and positive culture. LRC’s purpose is remarkably simple: to bring together all their people’s talents and energies to create an outstanding organization that delivers true value to their customers. The four core values of the business are lived out by ownership and top leadership and serve as a guide to all interactions, behavior, expectations, and strategic initiatives. These values are:

Care (Take Care of One Another & Always Be Transparent)
Act, Dream Big, Think Big, Act Big, Create Contagious Energy
Learn, Improve Every Day while Being Humble
Serve, Do Great Things & Be Easy to Work With
Safety Philosophy:
Little Rapids Corporation will manufacture products in a manner that respects the safety and health of our associates, the environment, and the communities in which we operate.  We believe that each Associate plays critical role in creating a safe work environment by exhibiting personal safe behaviors.  To be successful as a company, we will have exemplary safety performance.
THE POSITION                                                                                
Our Graham Division is looking for energetic Machine Operators to help with production on 2nd and 3rd shift.  2nd shift is a Monday – Friday 3pm – 11pm and 3rd shift is a Sunday - Thursday 11pm - 7am schedule in a climate-controlled environment with an amazing team.  As a Machine Operator you will participate in all functions associated with the production, warehousing, and distribution of products.  Work on computer, order materials, do change overs, troubleshoot machine, and keep machine running to established expectations.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.
COMPENSATION
Starting salary is $21.50 per hour with an increase to $23.63 upon completion of your 90-day probationary period.  We also offer 2nd and 3rd shift differentials as well as daily Overtime pay over 8 hours. The company also offers a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurances, health savings account, retirement plan, 401K plan (With a 50% company match up to 6%), PTO, and tuition reimbursement.
For more information on the company, please visit: www.littlerapids.com
EOE including disability/veteran

Little Rapids Corporation (LRC) is looking for Material Handlers in Green Bay, WI! What do we have to offer?

Climate controlled environment!
$0 premium health insurance plan & company HSA Contribution!
6% 401k Match!
$22 - $25.00 per hour (based on experience) + $1.00 night shift premium (if applicable)
Earn $50,000 - $60,000+ in your first year!
LRC has two divisions, Graham Professional, converting paper products for the medical and beauty industries, and Rapids Paper + Packaging, uniting Shawano Specialty Papers and Nexxa – Print Division under a single brand. Rapids Paper + Packaging brings together specialty paper, flexible packaging, advanced printing, and fuctional coating technologies.
Work Location & Schedule
Location: 2970 Walker Drive, Green Bay, WI 54311 (east side)
Schedule: 12-hour 2-2-3 non-rotating schedule; currently only night shift openings 6:00 pm - 6:00 am
Responsibilities

Comply with all safety regulations and company policies.
Support and participate in continuous improvement efforts to include Kaizen, 5S and other events, as required of this position.  This includes activities to this specific position/department, as well as company-wide initiatives.
Operate forklift and clamp truck to take finished goods away from press, lay down raw stock (paper or poly rolls) for next shift, return product or rolls of stock to warehouse, and receive customer owned material.
Operate wrapper/wrap machine to wrap finished goods by following customer specification guidelines and stage product in warehouse.
Complete and maintain records for example;
ensuring “return to inventory” tags are initialed and filled out by operators before returning product to warehouse;
applying customer color coded label during unloading before product is put in inventory;
forklift safety checks. 

Conduct incoming and outgoing trailer inspections for product damage and contamination and keeping proper records as needed.
Perform machine/forklift clean-ups as required.  Maintain a clean, organized, “set in order”, and “shine” environment in the work areas, i.e. sweeping dock area/warehouse, empty garbage cans, clean forklifts, assist operators with clean ups, etc.
Attend and participate in meetings and training sessions as required (e.g. safety, quality, production, teams, informational, continuous improvement, and others as requested.
Troubleshoot forklift or clamp truck problems and determine which problems need to escalate to maintenance and/or team coaches. 
All other assignments assigned by management.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.
 Qualifications

Ability to perform basic computer operations such as email, data entry, navigation skills within press operation and data systems, and operate a computer keyboard
Mathematical skills required to compute percentages, weights, and must be able to measure and calculate the supplies required to complete each job as scheduled
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, such as machine operation instructions, safety instructions, etc.
Operate powered vehicles such as forklift and scissors lift, will need to be able to on and off the vehicle multiple times during the shift. Forklift and clamp truck certification
Manual dexterity and accurate eyesight, including color vision is required for workers.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Ability to successfully pass a post-offer drug screen and physical.
High school diploma/GED required.
Self-motivated, but also able to work as an effective team member.
Able to work 12- hour shifts and overtime as needed.
Physical Requirements:
Perform heavy work, defined as ability to lift up to 70 lb maximum with help, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs
Work around fast-moving machinery
Walk/stand, bending, stooping, working with hands majority of the time
Exposure to noise levels and will be required to wear various PPE items based on the task being performed, including, but not limited to, hearing protection, eye protection, hat or hair net, hi-vis vest, safety shoes, cut gloves, etc.

Employee Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-term & Long-term Disability w/company contributions
Competitive 401(k) Match
Paid-time off – Available Immediately!
Are you ready to join a growing company?! Apply and join Rapids Paper + Packaging today!
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