Collator Helper

At Wilsonart, we don’t just make surfaces—we build careers. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger: a company driven by innovation, grounded in values, and powered by people who care. You’ll be surrounded by teammates who take pride in their work and look out for one another. You’ll have the chance to learn, grow and make a real impact. And you’ll be part of a company that believes winning means helping you succeed at work and in life.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• FSAs and dependent care options
• Vision and legal benefits
• Gym discounts and wellness clinics
• Tuition reimbursement—for you and your dependents

Opportunities to grow

• Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility
• Training, coaching, and mentorship
• Development programs to support your goals

Time for what matters

• Paid vacation and holidays in your first year
• A culture that respects work-life balance

About the role

The Collator Helper obtains raw material to be collated at specified lengths as determined by the Product Quality Department. Ensures the machine is always running properly and performs other tasks as needed. This position is for night shift working 9pm – 7:00 am, Monday/Tuesday and Friday/Saturday.

Responsibilities

• Obtain Kraft rolls for collating as needed
• Visually inspect rolls for damage; discard any damaged paper in the appropriate waste can
• Continually monitor raw materials for visual quality and line up; make any necessary adjustments
• Thread machine up; make splices and re-thread machine as needed
• Change out pallets and ensure corresponding tags are placed in each completed pallet
• Set up rolls for oncoming crew
• Regular attendance required
• Train in backup positions as required (Phenolic/Corestock)
• Operate multiple pieces of industrial equipment

Requirements

• One year’s work experience required
• Operation of equipment and machinery in a safe manner
• Knowledge of safety standards applicable to production areas and other pertinent rules/regulations governing
• Sufficient computer knowledge to input and retrieve data

Physical Requirements

• Heavy work involving pushing/pulling of material up to 100 lbs.
• Lifting up to 85 lbs. from floor to mid-thigh
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. from mid-thigh to shoulder
• Lifting up to 40 lbs. from shoulder to overhead
• Carrying up to 135 lbs.
• Standing and walking during a minimum ten-hour shift

Work Environment

Located in an environment with regular exposure to fumes or odors, temperature extremes, or loud noises which cause noticeable discomfort or moderate risk of accident or illness.

Schedule

Night shift: 9pm – 7:00 am, Monday/Tuesday and Friday/Saturday.