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PaperWorks Industries

Produces recycled paperboard and folding cartons

Finishing – Feeder/Packer/Case Sealer

Full-TimeDeadline 10/6/27
No salary listed
Entry
Hastings, NE, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsMachine & Process Operation

About the job

Requirements
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
  • Work a continental shift from 6 AM to 6 PM.
  • Keep accurate records, complete required forms, and accurately use tape measures, gauges, and other applicable measuring devices.
  • Follow applicable procedures and make recommendations for system improvements when identified.
Responsibilities
  • Remove bad cutting and stripping before placing cartons into the machine feed.
  • Visually inspect cartons while loading the feeder to detect color or quality deficiencies.
  • Complete the carton production process and prepare loads for delivery to or pickup by customers.
  • Operate folding and gluing machinery.
  • Assist the operator in detecting machine jams or malfunctions.
  • Visually inspect cartons while packing them into master cases to detect color, quality, or gluing deficiencies.
  • Stack cartons into the machine feeder to keep it full and the machine running.
  • Pack the required number of finished cartons into master cases.
  • Place master cases onto the conveyor belt to be sent to the case sealer.
  • Keep the work area neat, clean, and safe.
  • Seal master cases shut.
  • Sort master cases and stack them neatly on the appropriate pallet.
  • Distribute master packing cases across the conveyor belt to feeder packers on each operating machine.
  • Replace tape on the tape machine.
  • Band full skid-loads when necessary.
  • Assist with packing and gluing when time permits.

About the company

PaperWorks Industries is a North American producer of recycled paperboard and specialized folding cartons for packaging. The company operates as an integrated, full‑service provider, handling both paperboard production and packaging solutions to meet diverse client needs. Its products come from recycled materials and are designed for sustainability, with processes that leverage modern technology and continuous improvement to deliver cost‑effective, high‑quality packaging. PaperWorks differentiates itself by offering end‑to‑end packaging solutions—from raw paperboard to finished cartons—within one organization, focusing on environmental responsibility and dependable service. The company’s goal is to provide sustainable, value‑added packaging that aligns with customer requirements while controlling costs and reducing environmental impact.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania

Founded

2008

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What believers are saying

  • Color Craft brought 120 employees and a broader converting footprint in November 2025.
  • PaperWorks is expanding into stable consumer categories: food, beverage, personal care, and home care.
  • Its recycled packaging positioning benefits brands pursuing lower-plastic, fiber-based packaging commitments now.

What critics are saying

  • March 2024 Mount Gilead closed, eliminating 74 jobs and signaling weak plant economics.
  • November 2025 Color Craft integration can disrupt service, retainers, and promised synergies through 2026.
  • Persistent underutilized mills or another shutdown could force asset sales and shrink PaperWorks materially.

What makes PaperWorks Industries unique

  • November 2025 Color Craft adds Wisconsin converting capacity and food, beverage, household accounts.
  • PaperWorks runs two mills and six converting facilities across the United States and Canada.
  • Its recycled paperboard integration reduces dependence on outside board suppliers and tightens quality control.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

4%
Business Wire
Nov 13th, 2025
PaperWorks Acquires Color Craft Graphic Arts

PaperWorks Industries Inc., a leading North American producer of 100% recycled paperboard and folding carton packaging, announces the acquisition of Color Cr...

Financial Post
Nov 12th, 2025
PaperWorks Acquires Color Craft Graphic Arts

PaperWorks acquires Color Craft Graphic Arts. FORT WASHINGTON, Pa. - PaperWorks Industries Inc., a leading North American producer of 100% recycled paperboard and folding carton packaging, announces the acquisition of Color Craft Graphic Arts ("Color Craft"). Founded in 1929 and based in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Color Craft is a producer of packaging for food, beverage, and household goods. This acquisition aligns with our strategy of growth and further supports our ongoing investment and commitment to our customers. "This acquisition aligns with our strategy of growth and further supports our ongoing investment and commitment to our customers," says Brian Janki, President and CEO of PaperWorks. "Color Craft meets our criteria for geographic alignment with our mill system and folding carton network, diverse customer mix, and overall cultural fit." Gregg Weber, President & CEO of Color Craft, who will join the PaperWorks team, comments, "We are thrilled to join an organization that emulates our values and has an outstanding reputation in the industry. This is a great opportunity for the Manitowoc team to thrive within a larger folding carton network and leverage mill integration to deliver the highest level of service to our customers." With the addition of Color Craft's folding carton facility and welcoming 120 new team members, PaperWorks expands its fully integrated folding carton network to include two paperboard mills and six converting facilities across the United States and Canada. Color Craft was advised by Mesirow on the transaction. About PaperWorks PaperWorks is a leading, integrated North American producer of 100% recycled paperboard and specialized folding cartons. PaperWorks supplies independent packaging converters with coated recycled paperboard (CRB) and provides sustainable, fiber-based packaging solutions to consumer products companies, emphasizing innovation and market differentiation for reputable brands. The Company serves a diverse set of end markets, including food, beverage, personal care, and home care. For more information, please visit: www.onepaperworks.com

Business Wire
Jun 4th, 2024
PaperWorks Celebrates 150 Years of Excellence

In 2015, PaperWorks Industries acquired Boehmer Box from CanAmPac.

The Business Journals
Feb 1st, 2024
Wire manufacturer to close North Carolina facility, lay off 100

Just this year in the Triad, WestRock has announced plans to close a Lexington facility, cutting more than 150 jobs, and PaperWorks Industries said it is closing its facility in the Montgomery County town of Mt. Gilead and eliminating 74 jobs.

MyChesCo
Jul 6th, 2023
TIFIN and Hamilton Lane Launch AI-Powered Investment Assistant for Private Markets

FORT WASHINGTON, PA — PaperWorks Industries Inc. announced it recently completed the acquisition of The Standard Group.