Ahlstrom, the Rhinelander mill is holding an open interview day to recruit for our next group of General Laborers to start in October! Our pay starts at $24/hr with opportunities to increase up to $29/hr! 

Date: Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: 515 W Davenport St, Rhinelander, WI

Candidates should bring their resumes and be ready for an immediate interview. Walk-ins are welcome!

Jumpstart your future – and your paycheck ($70,000+ your first year!!) with a growing and stable company.  Ahlstrom’s Rhinelander paper mill has immediate openings for General Laborers.  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 $24/hr with opportunities to increase up to $29/hr!
• Vacation benefits begin after successfully completing probation
• Sign-On bonus of $1000!
• 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

• Production or manufacturing experience, preferred
• 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 the 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, and 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!