Die Cutting Operators

Are you mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and ready to take your career to the next level in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Join Green Bay Packaging as a Cutting Operator, where you'll play a key role in transforming raw materials into high-quality packaging solutions.

In this hands-on role, you’ll set up, operate, and maintain state-of-the-art die-cutting machines to cut, crease, and shape paperboard and other substrates. You’ll ensure precision, troubleshoot issues, and maintain production efficiency—all while contributing to a team that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform both off-press and on-press make-readies with accuracy and efficiency


• Set up and operate die-cutting presses according to job specifications


• Follow detailed work instructions and standard operating procedures


• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards


• Maintain equipment and report any mechanical issues promptly


• Collaborate with team members & management to meet production goals and deadlines


• Support a clean, safe, and organized work environment


• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality


• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills


• Effective communication and teamwork abilities


• Basic computer proficiency


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds


• Experience with automated die-cutting, stripping, and carton blanking systems is a plus—but not required\

Work Schedule

• Must be willing to work either




• 2nd Shift (Monday – Friday 2pm – 10pm) after training. 

OR

• 3rd Shift (Sunday - Thursday 10pm - 6am) after training. 

Training: Day shift (6am –2pm, Monday–Friday) for up to 120 days

Overtime and occasional weekend work may be required

Mission, Vision, Values 

At Green Bay Packaging- Folding Carton, our values are more than words on a wall—they guide how we work together every single day.

Teamwork: Built on trust, family, happiness, loyalty, and collaboration. We reach goals together. Being a good teammate means supporting those around you and stepping in wherever help is needed.

Commitment & Accountability: We take true ownership of our work and hold each other to high standards. This means giving and receiving honest feedback, knowing that the sender cares about your success and safety. Note on Confidentiality: True accountability means management addresses performance directly and privately. While privacy laws mean we can never share when another employee is coached or disciplined, please trust that standards are consistently held for everyone.

Excellence: We don't settle for "good" when it sacrifices "great." We chase both machine and personal excellence so that our competitors look at us and wish they were us.

Growth: We support both company growth and individual growth. Whether you want to be a "rockstar" who master's this role completely, or a "shooting star" looking to build skills for the next step up, we provide the feedback, training, and realistic timelines to help you get there.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive wage and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage


• Wellness programs


• Short-term and long-term disability


• Life insurance


• Company 401(k) and pension plan

About Green Bay Packaging

Founded in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family-owned, vertically integrated company with over 40 facilities across 16 states. We specialize in corrugated containers, folding cartons, pressure-sensitive labels, and more. With over 4,600 team members, we’re committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in everything we do.

Learn more at gbp.com.