You have a choice of where you want to work! We invite you along on our journey to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to attract, retain, and energize passionate people, like you, by investing in your professional development and providing opportunities for personal growth.

Do your values align with ours? Accountability, Growth mindset, One team, Care and a fair and inclusive work environment for everyone, everywhere!

We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our team, safeguarding the environment, and creating a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities where we do business. Are you with us?!?

Ahlstrom’s Rhinelander paper mill has immediate openings for General Laborers. General Laborers receive training in paper machines, coating preparation, stock preparation, shipping. If you have a good work ethic and are looking for not just a job, but a long-lasting career, Ahlstrom offers fast growth and advancement opportunities:

Competitive pay starts at $28.15/hr with opportunities and earnings potential over $70k in their first year!
Vacation benefits begin after successfully completing probation
Paid on-the-job training

Key Responsibilities

Safety mindset - apply safety standards continuously and participate in safety improvement initiatives throughout the facility.
Assist Equipment Operators as required with the ability to learn the next level job.
Haul and hoist materials using powered industrial trucks and cranes; load and unload material from machines.
Assist with quality inspections.
Basic data entry into the applicable computer systems.

Qualifications

No experience necessary! We provide paid training in our safe and team-focused environment.
Must have a high regard for safety and teamwork
Good mechanical aptitude
Ability to complete a post-offer drug test, background screening, and physical examination.

Physical Occupational Requirements

Work in a hot and humid environment
Push and pull up to 100 pounds of force at waist height
Crawl/Crouch under 40" for up to 8 feet
Lift from floor and carry up to 50 pounds for at least 15 feet
Kneel or squat for 30 or more seconds
Hold 10 pounds at arm’s length with shoulders at 90 degrees
Walk up to 1000 feet continuously
Climb 30 stairs
Climb up to 21 steps on a vertical ladder

What We Offer

Medical, dental, vision coverage
Competitive 401(K) plan - eligible to start day 1 of employment
Gainshare profit sharing bonus program
...and more!

Work Schedule and Location

Location: 515 W. Davenport Street , Rhinelander WI (On-Site)
Schedule: Ability to work rotating shifts up to 16 hours, including weekends, holidays, and nights; the paper mill is a 24/7 manufacturing operation utilizing a rotating schedule; Overtime is required.

If you’re eager to learn and are looking for not just a job, but a career we want to invest in you.

Apply today & start your career with Ahlstrom!

Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

About Us. Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials segments, along with the Performance Materials Cluster, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2025 amounted to EUR 2.9 billion and we employ some 7,000 people.

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