Summer Production-Appleton Packaging; College Students

Great Northern Appleton, 395 Stroebe Road, Appleton, Wisconsin, United States of America

Posted Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM | Expires Friday, May 1, 2026 at 5:59 AM

Only Apply If:
You are 18 and enrolled in 12 College Credits or More for Fall of 2026.

Final date to receive applications:
May 1, 2026, or until positions have been filled.

About Great Northern:

Founded in 1962, Great Northern is a local, privately-owned paper-based packaging manufacturer known for its secure, stable, and rewarding careers. We foster a collaborative, safe, clean, and enjoyable workplace where team members support and uplift each other.

Our team produces sustainable, eco-friendly products that reach national brands, influencing people’s daily lives.

At Great Northern, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our team members, customers, and the communities we serve.

Compensation:

Schedule:

Minimum 40 hours a week with rotating shifts.

• Rotating 8-hour shifts Monday-Friday
• 3 rd shift (10pm-6am), 2 nd shift (2pm-10pm), 1 st Shift (6am-2pm)
• Mandatory Saturdays
• Overtime is a requirement which can include 12-hour shifts

Position Summary:

Great Northern is welcoming candidates for summer employment at our Appleton facility. This position will operate or assist in the production of corrugated and in-store display products.

Responsibilities:

• Machine setup
• Feeding machinery
• Quality checks
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Must be able to work until August 14, 2026
• Must be able to use a ruler and measure to the nearest 16 th of an inch
• Must hold a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands for manual dexterity; reach; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Great Northern is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

Great Northern Appleton, 395 Stroebe Road, Appleton, Wisconsin, United States of America