Dry End Utility / General Laborer

BiOrigin Specialty Products; Natural Dam (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in eco-friendly specialty paper as a General Laborer. Contribute to operations at the Gouverneur, NY paper mill, ensuring quality production. Ideal for hardworking individuals ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Prescription Drug Benefit

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Health Savings account

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience safely using forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans equipment and maintains a manufacturing area free from debris.
• Operates machinery and supplies materials as assigned.
• Performs unskilled jobs at the plant.

Skills

Communication

Listening

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Lift trucks

Hand trucks

Job description

Embark on an exciting career with BiOrigin Specialty Products! Join the foundation of our paper-making excellence as a General Laborer at our Gouverneur, NY paper mill! We're looking for hardworking individuals who are ready to roll up their sleeves and contribute to the essential tasks that keep our operations running smoothly. This role will play a key factor in ensuring that our clients receive a quality product. If you're up for the challenge, and ready to be a vital part of our paper-making journey, this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact. The General Laborer role performs a variety of tasks under close supervision of higher-level employees. These tasks may include assisting with extra workload, covering absences and vacations, and supplementing crews to meet unusual changes in the production area.

At BiOrigin Specialty Products, our mission is to drive innovative solutions in alignment with our strategic partners to revolutionize the paper and tissue industry to do this, we hold fast in our core values which are the fabric of our culture and the pillars off which we build our community; teamwork, employee investment, integrity, problem solving, and trust.

What We Need From You

• Cleans equipment, maintains a manufacturing area free from debris and dirt, and readies or puts away materials as assigned.
• Closely follows directions to operate machinery, hold or supply materials, and load or unload items on machinery and manufacturing lines.
• Performs any unskilled job at the plant.
• Reports any issues to shift foreman or higher-level employee.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience safely using forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks highly preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions.
• Ability to work in a variety of roles.
• Ability to handle materials and equipment in a responsible manner.
  
  

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

• Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the entire body. This will include climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, carrying, and stooping.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Manual dexterity as needed to operate a variety of machinery and equipment.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises associated with the mill.
  
  

What You Get From Us

• Medical insurance
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Prescription Drug Benefit
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings account
• Paid time off and Paid Holidays
• Job training for this position is provided by qualified personnel.
  
  

BiOrigin Specialty Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

As a frontrunner in eco-friendly specialty paper, packaging, and tissue, we're not just a trusted wholesale supplier; we're the pioneers of sustainability. Join us as we continue to thrive, grow, and manufacture some of the most outstanding sustainable paper and tissue products in North America.

Apply now and be a driving force behind the innovation that defines BiOrigin Specialty Products! https://www.bioriginsp.com/careers.html