Forklift Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Feb 2, 2026. GNC scores B on the Alion truth index.
About Great Northern
Established in 1962, Great Northern is a local, privately owned paper-based packaging manufacturer with a long history of providing secure, stable, and meaningful positions. You will experience a collaborative team-first, safe, clean, enjoyable, and predictable workplace where team members support and care for one another.
Our team members produce sustainable and eco-friendly products that are supplied to national brands that impact people's day-to-day lives.
Great Northern is committed to making a difference in the lives of our team members, customers, and the communities in which we live and work. Many of our team members were referred by their friends and families who are already a part of the Great Northern team.
Position Summary
The Forklift Operator performs various material handling and miscellaneous shipping and warehouse duties, Operates a forklift truck to weight, store, stage, ship and transport materials. Assists in maintaining accurate finished goods inventories and thoroughly checks incoming material against receivers, manifests and packing lists, along with occasional billing of trailers.
Pay/Schedule
$25.00 per hour for the first 45 working days, with an increase following ($29.20 is the rate of pay)
$1.50 shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts
Must be available to work any shift
The Benefits of Great Northern
Competitive 401K with company match and a historically generous profit-sharing retirement savings contribution
Paid vacation during your first year of employment
10 paid holidays/year
Medical plan options are available to provide flexibility in choosing the one that best suits your individual and family needs
Dental and vision insurance available
Company provided life insurance
Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance
A near-site clinic is provided to team members and their families, free of charge
An on-site nurse is available for team members
Opportunities to advance your career and compensation level
Health/fitness reimbursement
Opportunities for Growth
You will have the opportunity to learn new skills and acquire new knowledge that can be applied to grow into new positions with higher pay.
Expectation
To be successful your teammates will depend on you to have pride in your work, be on time, work safely, work effectively with others, be optimistic, take ownership of your responsibilities, and look for continuous improvement opportunities.
Link to video of the inside of the facility
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDYSurpN1QA
Link to Recruiting website
www.greatnortherncorp.com/Racine