GENERAL LABOR

Now Hiring: General Labor

Location: Lester Prairie, MN

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Shift: 1st Shift | Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–3:00 PM

Employment Type: Full-Time | Trial-to-Hire

About this Opportunity:

Looking for a stable, full-time opportunity with the potential to turn into a long-term career? Atlas Staffing is hiring a dependable and hardworking General Laborer to join a cellulose manufacturing team in Lester Prairie, MN!

In this hands-on role, you’ll help keep daily production running smoothly by assisting with material handling, operating basic equipment, packaging finished products, performing quality checks, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. You’ll play an important part in ensuring materials are processed, packaged, and prepared for shipment accurately and efficiently.

If you enjoy physical work, take pride in a job well done, and are looking for an opportunity to grow with a company, this could be the right fit for you!

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Assist with loading, unloading, and transporting raw materials, chemicals, and finished products
• Load hoppers, conveyors, and feed systems; monitor flow to prevent jams
• Support production processes such as baling, packaging, or shipping
• Assist operators with start-up/shutdown activities and routine changeovers
• Observe the line for blockages, spills, or abnormal conditions and report issues promptly
• Operate basic equipment and tools (e.g., conveyors, sorting lines, etc.) as trained
• Fill, weigh/check, seal, label, and stack bags to spec
• Build and wrap pallets; stage finished goods for shipping
• Perform basic checks such as bag weight/appearance, label accuracy, and lot/date coding
• Inspect materials and finished products for visible defects or contamination
• Collect samples for QC as directed; document results if required
• Clean work areas, equipment exteriors, and floors; manage spills
• Keep dust collection areas clean (within training/authorization)
• Basic maintenance assistance

What makes you a great fit:

• Dependable and punctual
• Hardworking
• Safety-conscious
• Detail-oriented
• Team player
• Willing to learn
• Looking for long-term employment

Previous manufacturing experience may be helpful, but a strong work ethic, dependability, and willingness to learn are important qualities for success in this role.

Why work with our client?

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO) after 90 days

Atlas Staffing Benefits: (Available until hired on by the client)

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)

Apply today!