American Paper Converters

American Paper Converters At American Paper Converters our primary niche is converting various grades of paper into products for the school industry as well as retail outlets.

At American Paper converters our main goal is taking care of our customers. We meet this goal by converting various grades of paper into products for the school industry, retail outlets, etc. We service and ship to distributors and customers throughout the United States and make every customer a priority. American Paper Converters has been in business since 1979 and originated in Oshkosh Wisconsin

. In 1991 the company made the move to Neenah Wisconsin where our building now consists of manufacturing, warehousing, and our office.

American Paper Converters still has multiple open positions. Take a look at our page to stay up to date on curr...
05/16/2022

American Paper Converters still has multiple open positions. Take a look at our page to stay up to date on current openings as well as the job descriptions. If you are looking for a great work environment, competitive starting pay, 1st shift hours, and a 90-day sign on bonus, look no further and apply today.

***Maintenance Assistant***Job Title: Maintenance AssistantDepartment: MaintenanceReports To: ManagementFLSA Status: Hou...
05/06/2022

***Maintenance Assistant***

Job Title: Maintenance Assistant
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Management
FLSA Status: Hourly non-exempt

Contact Tony Witt: [email protected]

SUMMARY
Maintenance’s primary responsibility is to do preventative maintenance on the machines and handle any problems that arise. Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, Paper Converting machines and production equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Take direction and guidance from Head of Maintenance.

Keep current on any preventative maintenance that is needed on all machines.

Communicate effectively with machine operators and foreman about problems with their machines.

Communicate effectively with vendors-order needed spare parts.

Communicate effectively with Production Manager and Vice President about machine problems and needs.

Keep shop organized and clean.

Work extra hours as needed.

Be on call for emergency situations.

The maintenance person is directly responsible for the quality of the plants machinery. Routine and preventative maintenance must be accomplished.

Help keep all machinery running efficiently.

Make sure all machines have the correct guarding installed.

Initiates a preventative maintenance plan in writing for each machine and keeps up with preventative maintenance programs.

Learn the operation of all machines.

Use care when working on all machines.

Follow lock out tag out procedure as defined by OSHA, and see that it is followed when work is done to each machine.

Observe mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.

Adjusts function of parts, devices and control insruments.

Repairs or replaces defective parts. Installs special functional and structural parts in devices. Lubricates and cleans parts.

Starts devices to test their performance.

Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, welder and other metalworking tools to make or repair parts.

Modifies existing machinery as necessary to enhance performance.

Change light bulbs in the plant, and is responsible for building maintenance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

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.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, work assignments and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATCAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Must have some tape measure skills and be able to apply them.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. The ability to deal with and solve problems involving the machine and the final product.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly 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, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

***Packaging Operator***Job Title: Packaging OperatorDepartment: Secondary ProductionReports To: Floor superviso...
05/06/2022

***Packaging Operator***

Job Title: Packaging Operator
Department: Secondary Production
Reports To: Floor supervisor
FLSA Status: Hourly non-exempt

Contact Tony Witt: [email protected]


SUMMARY

Understands, safely and efficiently operates and troubleshoots the Packaging Equipment and line. The primary responsibility is to operate the machine at or above target rates of the operation. The operator is also required to understand and troubleshoot the Strappers, Heat tunnels, Drills, Labelers, Staplers, and Tapers, associated with their line. The Operator will work closely with the Trimmer Operators and boxers to ensure a smooth and efficient flow of product.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Hand feed packages into the packaging machine.

Read and understand job order description to determine job set-up. Setup entire machine properly and efficiently to match order specifications.

Understand and perform adjustments to minimize wear/damage.

Strive to safely run machine at or above target production levels on a consistent basis.

Troubleshoot problems and malfunctions that are within your capability. Recognize when help from the Supervisor or Maintenance is needed and seek assistance accordingly.

Monitor quality on a regular basis and check both sides for defects. Take corrective action as needed to meet quality expectations.

Make sure correct package label is used for each customer.

Work in a safe manner. Observe all machinery safety guidelines. Report any safety issues to the Floor Supervisor.

Run machine; observe operation and functions, checking for proper operation and worn or broken parts.

Oil and grease machine per lubrication schedule.

Keep work area clean and organized.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

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.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, work assignments and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATCAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Must have some tape measure skills and be able to apply them.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. The ability to deal with and solve problems involving the machine and the final product.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly 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, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

05/06/2022

***Rewinder Operator***

Job Title: Rewinder Operator
Department: Primary Production
Reports To: Floor supervisor
FLSA Status: Hourly non-exempt

Contact Tony Witt: [email protected]

SUMMARY

Operates all Rewinders to wind paper counter rolls to a specific length or diameter by performing the following duties. This includes Slitting Jumbo rolls to different sizes and running Jumbo rolls to certain diameters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Use care around machine nip points.

Routinely meet or exceed production rate goals.

Shaft and load rolls.

Package and palletize finished product.

Report all machine problems to maintenance.

Learn and understand different grade of paper.

Accurately record all necessary paper work.

Use and understand computer.

Examine finished product for defects to ensure quality expectations are met.

Communicate with purchasing on supply inventory needs, i.e. cores, plugs, cartons etc.

Communicate with scheduling and shipping on work order status.

Changes shear slitters when necessary.

Must become knowledgeable about all grades of paper used.

Complete all necessary paperwork accurately and completely.

Be trained and certified internally to operate our lift trucks.

Oil and grease machine per lubrication schedule.

Keep work area clean.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

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.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, work assignments and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATCAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. The ability to compute rates. Must have strong tape measure skills and be able to apply them.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. The ability to deal with and solve problems involving the machine and the final product.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly 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, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

***Looking for Trimmer Operator***Job Title: Trimmer OperatorDepartment: Secondary ProductionReports To: Flo...
05/06/2022

***Looking for Trimmer Operator***

Job Title: Trimmer Operator
Department: Secondary Production
Reports To: Floor supervisor
FLSA Status: Hourly non-exempt

Email Application/Resume to: [email protected]

SUMMARY

Tends power shear that cuts sheets of paper or paperboard to specified dimension and overseeing all other Trimmer Operators and production line functions by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Reads job order to determine settings.

Set computer to make the cuts, or become familiar with where to manually set the trimmer to make the proper cuts.

Use Quick skan machine to measure paper.

Positions and aligns sheets against guides and presses lever to clamp sheets to bed of machine prior to cutting.

Presses buttons controls to force shear blade through sheets.

Adjusts guides and repositions material to trim or square edges to specifications.

Changes shear blade when necessary.

Must become knowledgeable about all grades of paper used.

Complete all necessary paperwork accurately and completely.

Oil and grease machine per lubrication schedule.

Keep work area clean.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

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.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, work assignments and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATCAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. The ability to compute rates. Must have strong tape measure skills and be able to apply them.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. The ability to deal with and solve problems involving the machine and the final product.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly 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, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

05/05/2022

American Paper Company is looking for candiates to fill the position of General Laborer.

Please email resume to: [Email hidden]

SUMMARY

Packs Product that comes from packaging machine by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Checks yellow sheets to ensure that correct carton and label are being used. Checks product specifications such as units per carton.

Inspects each package that comes out of the packaging machine.

Stacks all packages that are not sealed properly off to the side. Let machine operator know of any packaging problems.

Glues or tapes carton and stacks correct number of packages in each carton. Puts full carton on the automatic conveyor line to be strapped and stacked off at the end of the line. Also fills cartons with larger product on tables to be taped or glued.

Colate specific sheet counts and colors accurately.

Punches spiral chart pads.

Spirals chart pads.

Place top sheets on packages in infeed of packaging line.

Label, staple and prep cartons.

Replenishes packaging supplies such as glue, cartons, covers and tape.

Wax and load corner table for Trimmers.

Assist Packaging Operator when needed.

Keep work area clean.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

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.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, work assignments and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATCAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Must have some tape measure skills and be able to apply them.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. The ability to deal with and solve problems involving the machine and the final product.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly 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, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

05/04/2022

Welcome to the new page for American Paper Converters Inc. located in Neenah Wisconsin.

At American Paper Converters we take pride in taking care of our customers through converting different grades of paper into products for the school industries as well as retail.

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Neenah, WI
54956

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 4pm
Tuesday 7am - 4pm
Wednesday 7am - 4pm
Thursday 7am - 4pm
Friday 7am - 4pm

Telephone

+19207295655

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