BW Papersystems is looking for a Summer Associate to provide assistance as a Material Handler within the Value Stream area. In this role, you will pick and package parts, and ship these parts for Outbound freight. Part of this role, you will receive inventory, build crates, and work with inventory management.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
Filling and distributing basic materials and repair orders and working with.
Maintain records of all items received and those being shipped out.
External/Internal Warehouse Transfers.
Work Indoors as well as Outdoors for different projects as needed.
Support other areas of business as needed.
Unload incoming trucks as directed; inspect for damages; compare items and quantities received against freight bills.
Operate materials handling equipment such as forklift, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies to move stock or organize storage.
Actively participate in team meetings to communicate and help resolve any cost, quality, or production issues.
Regularly and effectively communicate and interact with other team members.
Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly fashion.
Work in accordance with established safety procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
High school Diploma or GED Equivalent
Able to lift 50 pounds, and have the ability to kneel, bend, stoop, and stand for at least 8 hours
Able to operate Microsoft Programs and can utilize a 10 key number pad
At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.
Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.
Design and develop controls systems to automate processes and machines. Perform a wide variety of control design and application duties including, implementation of control algorithms in software, development of software data file structures, terminal display formatting, and software for data transmission with detailed emphasis on programming using PLC languages, motion control logic, and other higher-level languages. Develop, implement, and employ debugging and maintenance software in the development and maintenance of company products and related equipment. Structure machine parts for engineering projects and design machine drawings for engineering projects including schematics, panel layouts and other engineering drawings.
Essential Functions
Assist with developing engineering and functional system specifications based on sales, customer, and technical personnel
Assist with programming hardware/software to support machine-based control systems
Assist with and/or maintain program documentation related to diagnostics, information systems, data collection and communication with other peripheral equipment
Furnish documentation to product assembly and may assist with check-out, machine installation and startup of basic mechanical functionality and control system software
Design and develop basic electrical equipment
Prepare basic schematics, assemblies and bills of material with a focus on controls systems architecture
Travel to customer sites to support commissioning and startup of industrial equipment
Other duties as assigned
Job Specifications
Knowledge and experience with automated controls platforms such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff and B&R.
Knowledge of Control & Instrumentation Theory and Application; small computer and microprocessor programming techniques (Motion Control, PLC and Visual C++ languages)
Ability to read basic electrical controls schematics and other drawings
Knowledge of, or experience with, agile scrum methodology preferred.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical or controls engineering
Typically 2+ years' experience is preferred. Candidates who recently graduated from college will also be considered for entry level engineer position
At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.
Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.
Perform a wide variety of duties including implementation of control algorithms in software, development of software data file structures, terminal display formatting and software for data transmission with detailed emphasis on programming using assembly level languages, PLC languages, Visual C++ and other higher level languages. Also must be able to develop, implement and employ debugging and maintenance software in the development and maintenance of company products and related equipment.
At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.
Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.
At approximately 4:09 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024, the Park Falls Police Department responded to a report of gunshots near the 600 block of 2nd Avenue North in Park Falls, Wisconsin. Residents heard many sirens and saw multiple agencies responding to the scene.
Upon arrival, police found a deceased adult who had multiple gunshot wounds.
According to the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), which is in investigating this incident, a handgun was found at the scene, and a suspect was taken into custody. There is no danger to the public at this time.
DCI is reviewing evidence and will turn over its investigative reports to the Price County District attorney when the investigation is complete.
My Price County reached out to the Park Falls Police Department and Price County Sheriff's Office with questions and will update this article when new information is received.
Agencies assisting DCI include the Park Falls Police Department, Wisconsin State Patrol, Price County Sheriff’s Office, Phillips Police Department, Taylor County Sheriff’s Office, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Woodruff Police Department, and Oneida County Sheriff’s Office.
Updated 4-19-2024: A suspect is in custody at the Price County Jail. Read more.
JELD-WEN notified employees on Thursday, April 11, 2024 that they will be closing two manufacturing locations. One is in Vista, California. The other is in Hawkins, Wisconsin.
Hawkins manufactures wooden windows and has about 340 employees at the plant. Most employees will no longer be employed at the plant by August 2024 with the full closure by March 2025. That operation will be consolidated into the facility in Rantoul, Illinois. The cost will be about $24 million to consolidate but will improve income by $7 million.
According to a press release, JELD-WEN said they made the decision to “simplify its North American windows operations.” The company says this is a step in JELD-WEN’s transformation, which will strengthen the foundation of the company for profitable growth in the future.
Caryn Klebba, the head of global public relations, stated the company values the contributions of its employees who will be able to apply within the company in any open positions at other sites.
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At the city meeting in March 2024, there was discussion regarding a request to open Highway 13, from County Road F and South Airport Road to Fayette Street, for the ATV/UTV route.
Tyler Weber from an ATV club, and Jim Heizler who is the trail coordinator, were at the meeting to discuss the idea and answer questions.
Alderman Richard Heitkemper felt having this area designated for use by ATVs and UTVs would benefit the community and bring people from the northern part of the city by giving them more direct access to the city instead of going around the industrial park.
City Attorney Bryce Schoenborn discussed three statutory requirements that must be met to allow such use. He stated the route cannot be part of the national highway system of defense highways, there must be a speed limit of 35 MPH or less, and it has to be in the city's jurisdiction.
Alderman John Klimowski stated the speed limit was 40 MPH for traffic in that area. Dick Heitkemper stated a request would need to be made of the state to get the speed limit reduced. However, Clerk Shelby Kosmer stated that in 2018 when there was interest in trying to open this area to ATVs and UTVs, the DOT denied the request to lower the speed limit.
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Tyler Weber stated there is a way around the 35 MPH speed if the city and county would approve an ordinance. Tyler also gave the council a packet with information about the trail route along with a sample ordinance that was enacted by the Town of Bradley.
Chief Hauschild expressed concerns because there would be an influx of traffic during certain times, such as when school gets out every afternoon and when local manufacturing businesses have shift changes. He suggested the council shut down such a trail if it became a traffic issue.
Aldermen Bill Elliott and John Klimowski motioned to recommend moving forward with an ordinance to open State Highway 13 for the ATV/UTV route going from County Road F and South Airport Road to Fayette Street. The motion carried 6-0.
On the agenda for the Tuesday, April 9, 2024 meeting, which will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the council room at the municipal hall, there is discussion and possible action regarding the draft ordinance for the ATV/UTV route and bridge crossing from the intersection of County Road F and Fayette Street on Hwy 13.
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Of the 11,548 eligible voters, of which 8,922 are registered to vote, 3,701 people voted in Price County for Spring 2024. The unofficial election results show how Price County voted. The Presidential Preference Vote and referendum questions are determined by the state total, which My Price County will also include once those numbers are released.
PRICE COUNTY PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE VOTE
DEMOCRATIC
Joe Biden 1,138 (Price County); won State of Wisconsin for Democratic ticket
Dean Phillips 43 (Price County)
Uninstructed Delegation 62 (Price County)
REPUBLICAN
Chris Christie 25 (Price County)
Vivek Ramaswamy 16 (Price County)
Ron DeSantis 67 (Price County)
Nikki Haley 200 (Price County)
Donald J. Trump 1,957 (Price County); won State of Wisconsin for Republican ticket
Uninstructed Delegation 62 (Price County)
STATE REFERENDUMS
Question 1 (Funds):
Yes 1,972 (Price County); won State of Wisconsin vote
No 1,376 (Price County)
Question 2 (Officials):
Yes 2,284 (Price County); won State of Wisconsin vote
No 1,165 (Price County)
JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE
Mark T. Fuhr 2,637
COUNTY
SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 1
Larry Palecek 154
SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 2
Michelle M. Drobnik 163
SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 3
Joe Baratka 215
SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 4
Jeff Hallstrand 324
SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 5
Jason Hastings 187
SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 6
Rodger A. Price 142
Paula Houdek 246
SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 7
Dennis Wartgow 102
SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 8
Alan L. Barkstrom 257
SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 9
Jordan Spacek 268
SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 10
Bob Kopisch 151
SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 11
Patricia Stephan 143
SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 12
Douglas Erickson 251
SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 13
Brian Ernst 237
MUNICIPAL
CITY OF PARK FALLS
ALDERPERSON - DISTRICT 1
Dennis Wartgow 54
ALDERPERSON - DISTRICT 2
James A. Corbett 64
ALDERPERSON - DISTRICT 3
Anthony Thier 80
ALDERPERSON - DISTRICT 4
Dina Bukachek 72
CITY OF PHILLIPS
MAYOR
Charles Peterson 232
ALDERMAN
AT-LARGE (3)
Jerry Clark 126
John Klimowski 188
Marty Stephan 114
VILLAGE OF CATAWBA
TRUSTEE
Cali Birdeau-Handel 24
VILLAGE OF KENNAN
TRUSTEE
Max Ericson 26
VILLAGE OF PRENTICE
TRUSTEE (3)
Brad Swenson 119
Brody Hartmann 113
Robert Orlandi 90
TOWN OF ELK
REFERENDUM #1 (Clerk appointment)
Yes 131
No 199
TOWN OF ELK
REFERENDUM #2 (Treasurer appointment)
Yes 126
No 204
TOWN OF WORCESTER
REFERENDUM #1 (Appointment)
Yes 266
No 214
REFERENDUM #2 (Land sale)
Yes 310
No 167
SCHOOL DISTRICTS
BUTTERNUT SCHOOL DISTRICT AT-LARGE (2)
George Faltinosky 11
CHEQUAMEGON SCHOOL DISTRICT
SEAT 1
Michelle Schmidt 683
SEAT 2
Karen Thorp 579
SEAT 3
Write-in David Schmidt 12
Write-in Brianna Garrison 13
FLAMBEAU SCHOOL DISTRICT AT-LARGE (2)
Brian Beardsley (registered write-in) 0
Lana Nelson (registered write-in) 0
Write-in Eric Bratnich 1
Write-in Mande Bratnich 1
PHILLIPS SCHOOL DISTRICT
SEAT 1
Justin P. Lindgren 775
Jon Pesko 782
SEAT 2
Marty Krog 1,183
SEAT 3
Hailey Halmstad 1,170
PRENTICE SCHOOL DISTRICT SEAT 1
Emily Blomberg 731
SEAT 2
Nicholas Adams 697
SEAT 3
Dianne Gierman 392
Mallory Hueckman 453
REFERENDUM
Yes 407
No 480
RIB LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT
SEAT 1
Jackie Mohr 51
Peter Meyer 47
SEAT 2
Nicole Glenzer 86
SEAT 3
Stacy Tlusty 83
REFERENDUM
Yes 65
No 48
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In December 2023, Bennish Scrap and Transport approached the City of Phillips Committee of the Whole with an offer to remove the collapsed portion of the Lionite building at no cost. The company planned to salvage the metal. However, the city did not have a right to accept the proposal at that time given it was still owned by Phillips Lionite Wood Products Co LLC with the primary investor being Sanjay Patel. However, agreements were made, and the removal of the collapsed portion began in March 2024.
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As of March 28, 2024, Price County United Limited (PCUL), established in 2022, whose president is Lynda Ludwig of Phillips, has announced the purchase of the 26-acre Lionite property at 115 Depot Road. However, this has not yet been recorded in the Register of Deeds and is still listed as being owned by Phillips Lionite Wood Products Co LLC. (Update on 4/3/2024: As of 4/1/2024, this property is now listed as being owned by Price County United Limited. The sale price was two million dollars.) PCUL has also applied for a $20 million Environmental Protection Agency Community Change grant to make changes to the downtown in Phillips.
Lynda Ludwig has attended county, city, and library board meetings. At the library board meeting in early March, she discussed the possibility of moving the library to a new location. Some additional proposed changes were presented to the Planning Commission. One change includes relocating the gas company that is currently downtown. That area would be replaced with a recreation center and new Chamber of Commerce, along with a parking lot. There is also a proposed network of trails for outdoor recreation, such as biking, running, and walking. Downtown parking and sidewalk proposals were also submitted with ideas for possible bump-outs, bike lanes, green spaces, diagonal parking, back-in angle parking, and other possible ideas. The former Lionite property would include two duplexes for a total of four new residential units in the area where the collapsed portion is currently being removed, plus there would be a parking lot and a boathouse where the current Lionite building is located. The former Ford building at 175 North Avon Avenue, which is still owned by American Eagle of Phillips, LLC, is being proposed as a "mixed commercial housing development." There are also recommendations for cleaning up brownfield sites. If the $20 million grant is awarded, which PCUL will know later this year, then the projected timeline for these projects is three years.
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LEARN ABOUT JUSTIN LINDGREN, PHILLIPS SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE: Justin Lindgren feels he is qualified to be a school board member because he has been a teacher and is currently working on a degree in school administration. He feels he has the insight on both sides to see what needs to be fixed. He is calling for change, transparency, and communication on the school board. "I have spent the past 12 years serving both the community and the school district, and I would be honored to have the opportunity to continue this." Learn more by reading an article with Justin's thoughts on the school board and why he is asking for your vote.
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The Presidential Preference Vote, Nonpartisan Office, and Referendum Election will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 in Wisconsin.
On your ballot for the presidential preference vote, you will be able to vote in either the Democratic or Republican primary. Democratic Party candidates are Joe Biden, Dean Phillips, or Uninstructed Delegation. Republican Party candidates are Chris Christie, Vivek Ramaswamy, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Donald Trump, and Uninstructed Delegation.
In Price County, Mark T. Fuhr is running for circuit court judge.
Justin Lindgren and Jon Pesko are running for Area 1 of the school board for the School District of Phillips. Information about Justin Lindgren can be found at this link.
Dianne Gierman and Mallory Hueckman are running for school board in the Village of Prentice.
In District 6, Rodger Price and Paula Houdek are running for county board supervisor.
The county, municipal, and school district candidates are as follows:
The state referendum questions and an explanation of them can be viewed at this link.
The Town of Elk, Town of Worcester, and School Districts of Prentice and Rib Lake have the following referendum questions:
Town of Elk residents who voted by absentee ballot need to be aware that their ballot will likely be returned to them. According to the town clerk, "The return label was in the wrong spot and therefore caused the envelope to be returned to [the voter's] address instead of the Town Hall." A new envelope was sent to Town of Elk residents who requested an absentee ballot.
Anyone who voted by absentee ballot can track their ballot at this link. Enter your name and date of birth, click search, and then click "View My Request." After a few seconds, your absentee ballot's status will display. The date the ballot was received will appear in the last box on the webpage.
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There are two referendum questions in Wisconsin on the April 2, 2024 ballot.
Question 1 reads, "Use of private funds in election administration. Shall section 7 (1) of article III of the constitution be created to provide that private donations and grants may not be applied for, accepted, expended, or used in connection with the conduct of any primary, election, or referendum?"
Question 2 reads, "Election officials. Shall section 7 (2) of article III of the constitution be created to provide that only election officials designated by law may perform tasks in the conduct of primaries, elections, and referendums?"
According to Ballotpedia, 27 states have laws in place banning or restricting the use of private donations for the purposes of administering an election, which applies to Question 1.
Question 1 got brought to the table due to the 2020 election when the founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, and his wife, Priscilla Chan, funded grants that were distributed by the Center for Tech and Civic Life. Wisconsin received $10.6 million of those grant funds spread across over 200 communities. However, $8.8 million went to Wisconsin's five largest cities, which are Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Racine, and Kenosha.
Some people are concerned that when those funds are sent to certain areas, it can help the turnout in those areas. Therefore, if a group wanted to affect an election, they could send more funds to areas that are either more liberal or more conservative hoping to get the voting result they want, which would affect the entire state. Some clerks feel they have enough resources and instructions from the government that they do not need outside sources to assist with elections. These reasons are why some people want a "yes" vote on both questions.
Others argue it would take away resources from clerks, especially in smaller areas. They argue clerks need every amount of money and resources available to them so they can easily run elections in their municipalities. Those people want a "no" vote on both questions.
LEARN ABOUT JUSTIN LINDGREN, PHILLIPS SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE: Justin Lindgren feels he is qualified to be a school board member because he has been a teacher and is currently working on a degree in school administration. He feels he has the insight on both sides to see what needs to be fixed. He is calling for change, transparency, and communication on the school board. "I have spent the past 12 years serving both the community and the school district, and I would be honored to have the opportunity to continue this." Learn more by reading an article with Justin's thoughts on the school board and why he is asking for your vote.
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