Hoffmaster: A Career Snapshot for Students & Grads

Hoffmaster, headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is a leading producer of premium disposable tableware — napkins, plates, bakeware, straws, and table covers. Their products serve both the foodservice industry (restaurants, hotels, healthcare) and retail consumers (party and household goods).

Company at a Glance

  • Founded in 1947
  • 1,000–5,000 employees across multiple U.S. locations
  • Mission: “Elevate dining and entertaining with sustainable, convenient solutions.”
  • Core values: Safety, Teamwork, Customer Focus, Ownership

Career Opportunities

Hoffmaster offers a range of roles:

  • Operations: machine operators, packers, production assistants
  • Technical: maintenance and quality technicians
  • Business: customer service, planning, and support functions
  • Entry Points: production floor jobs, internships, and training-based technical roles

What Sets Them Apart

Hoffmaster stands out with a long history of innovation in tableware and a growing commitment to sustainable, eco-friendly products. For students or grads, it’s a chance to enter the consumer goods industry with clear paths to grow in operations, technical, or business careers.

Published by

Nadika Sharma

Economics and Business Analytics double major and a Data Science minor at Lawrence University as well as an Event Coordinator at Pan Asian Organization and Social Media Manager at LU Data Science Club.