This role is a great entry point into manufacturing operations with hands-on exposure to production, machine assets, and material handling. You will play a critical part in keeping the plant running efficiently while gaining skills that can lead to higher-level production and equipment roles over time.
Shift hours: 7 am - 3:30 pm M-F, occasional overtime on Saturdays as business requires
Your Impact
Support general production and manufacturing operations across the Nekoosa and Wisconsin Rapids facilities
Help maintain efficient material flow, waste management, and housekeeping that directly impact safety, quality, and uptime
Contribute to smooth machine and trimmer operations by ensuring waste, scrap, and materials are handled correctly and on time
What You’ll Be Doing
Execute daily waste and scrap operations, including collecting, sorting, and baling materials
Load and unload delivery trucks, organize materials, and process packing slips and billing paperwork
Support machine assets and trimmer production by removing broke, scrap, and empty pallets from production areas
Operate tow motors and clamp trucks to move materials safely and efficiently
Maintain housekeeping standards through regular cleanup of production and work areas
Follow documented procedures, safety rules, and best practices at all times
Participate in focused training to learn machine assets and develop toward higher-grade responsibilities
What You’ll Bring
Ability to perform all job duties safely, consistently, and successfully in a manufacturing environment
Experience or willingness to safely operate mobile equipment such as tow motors and clamp trucks
Physical ability to lift, push, and move product and scrap materials throughout the shift
Strong attention to safety, procedures, and housekeeping standards
Willingness to learn, cross-train, and grow within manufacturing operations
What We Can Offer You
Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance with options suited to different needs.
Generous employer‑matched 401(k) retirement plan plus supplemental life and disability coverage.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and wellness programs to support health and financial well‑being.
Paid time off including holidays, vacation, volunteer time and supportive family/parental leave.
Robust professional development and tuition‑reimbursement opportunities to support career growth.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), legal/identity support and other voluntary perks to support employees beyond core benefits.
Who We Are
M2S Group is a leader in materials science and engineered coatings, bringing together four innovative companies: Nekoosa, Appvion, Decorative Films, and Iconex. Together, we deliver six specialized solutions across application tapes, carbonless paper, architectural window films, direct thermal products, extruded films, and specialty print media.
Our culture is guided by four core values: Safety First, Growth Focused, Be Authentic, and Win Together. These values shape how we collaborate, how we innovate, and how we make an impact every day.
Nekoosa
Nekoosa has been a leader in specialty print media for over 60 years. We make products you encounter daily without even thinking about them, like the menus at your favorite restaurant, the graphics on retail signage, shipping labels, or forms you fill out at the bank. Our portfolio includes pressure-sensitive films, waterproof synthetic paper, overlaminates, application tapes, and carbonless papers. With six U.S. locations and a partner in Belgium, we combine deep expertise in coating, converting, and custom plastic extrusion. At Nekoosa, our people drive our success, and we are committed to helping employees grow while delivering innovative solutions that leave a mark on the world.
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About the company
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Appvion innovates sustainable specialty coating solutions that are a part of many tickets, tags, labels, and packages consumers touch daily. Our solutions leverage a unique blend of proprietary processes and technical know-how to provide crisp imaging, which ensures reliable barcode scannability and
consistent image quality for pressure-sensitive and non-pressure-sensitive applications. Headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, we are the market leader in specialty and high-performance coatings for direct thermal paper and film applications in North America. Our 115-year-long history began as a leading producer of carbonless and microencapsulation advancements. Today, our focus is on harnessing the power of materials science and innovation to serve a wide range of markets such as retail, healthcare, transportation, entertainment, and food packaging. Appvion is a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital L.P.