Nights Napkin Operator (GO Operator):

Nights Napkin Operator | Oconto, WI

Looking for a hands-on production role with great pay, amazing benefits, and built-in long weekends? Hoffmaster is hiring Napkin Operators to run and maintain our high-speed folding machines.

You'll enjoy a $1,500 sign-on bonus, $1 extra/hour on nights and $2 extra/hour on weekends, and a 2-2-3 work schedule that gives you half the month off!

Napkin Operator

Location: Oconto, WI
Job Status: Full-Time
Starting Pay: $23.92/hour (Progression to $24.92/hour after 90 days)
Weekend Premium: Additional $1.00/hour on weekends
Sign-On Bonus: $1,500
Reports To: Production Supervisor
Compensation & Benefits

Pay & Bonuses:


* $23.92/hour starting pay


* Pay progression to $24.92/hour at 90 days


* $1.00/hour premium for night shifts


* $2.00/hour premium for weekend shifts


* $1,500 sign-on bonus


* Perfect Attendance & Anniversary Bonuses

Paid Time Off:


* 11 paid holidays per year


* 112 vacation hours annually (accrued at 4.31 hours per bi-weekly pay period)


* 24 hours of sick time per year (prorated in the first year)


* 1 paid wellness day off per year

401(k) Retirement Plan:


* Automatic enrollment, full details provided during orientation

Insurance Benefits (Effective 1st of the month after 30 days):


* Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance


* Company-paid Term Life Insurance (2x base salary)


* Company-paid Short/Long Term Disability Insurance


* Company-paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (2x base salary)


* Supplemental Life Insurance available for purchase

What is a 2-2-3 Schedule?

Enjoy a stable rotating schedule with every other weekend off:


* Week 1: Work Mon/Tue → Off Wed/Thu → Work Fri/Sat/Sun


* Week 2: Off Mon/Tue → Work Wed/Thu → Off Fri/Sat/Sun

That's only 14 days of work per month!
Primary Purpose

Set up and operate folding equipment to produce napkins according to production and quality standards.
Essential Functions


* Operate and adjust napkin folder machines


* Perform changeovers and machine setups for various napkin types


* Troubleshoot mechanical issues and support basic maintenance


* Load raw material rolls and manage machine threading and splicing


* Complete shift documentation and quality checks


* Communicate effectively with team members across shifts


* Follow all safety and food safety protocols

Job Requirements


* High school diploma or GED


* Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn


* Ability to read, follow, and write instructions and reports


* Factory experience preferred, but not required


* Basic math and computer skills


* Must be able to lift, bend, reach, and stand for extended periods


* Flexible to work shifts as needed

Physical & Sensory Requirements

Frequent: Standing, walking, reaching, pushing/pulling
Occasional: Lifting (36-50 lbs), stooping, climbing, kneeling
Senses: Good vision, hearing, and attent...