Hiring Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, June 18
Time: 10AM - 2PM
Location: 1 Eddy Street, Fort Edward, New York
Note: any qualified applicants who apply to this opening will be contacted by our team to set up an interview time!
What We Offer:
Irving Tissueis proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:
- $25.58/hour to start; $26.35 after 18 months
- 2 weeks of vacation, and sick time in first year
- Sundays Paid at Double-Time
- Call-in Pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance effective 1st of month following start date
- 401K 100% match at 5% 1st of month following start date
- Fitness & Wellness Reimbursement
- Employee & family assistance programs
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Product purchase program
- Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
- Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D.Irving group of companies
Advancement Opportunities:
Your career path begins as a Manufacturing Operator with opportunities to promote to different departments and higher-level positions in our organization
Qualifications
- Education Required: High School Diploma or GED/TASC required. Trade Certification considered an asset
- < 2 years Manufacturing experience preferred
- Must be able to work rotating 12-hour shifts, which include nights and weekends
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, including experience working with tools and /or equipment
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment is a plus
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Proficiency with computers and technology
- Highly motivated with the ability to work independently or as a team member
- High degree of attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Must be organized and have demonstrated the ability to multi-task
- Ability and willingness to learn and grow
Responsibilities
- Ensure the safe operation of our equipment and the safety of our Employees
- Understand load patterns on trailers and in warehouses
- Maintain the high quality standards of our products and address quality items with a high sense of urgency
- Work with a team of employees to operate and optimize high speed equipment and technology, including collaboration with Maintenance and Process Support staff
- Perform product and grade changeovers based on the planned schedule
- Maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, and/or adjust equipment and technology to maximize performance, as well as input measurements into computer systems
- Respond to defects or issues with the machine, i.e., lights, alarms and visual indicators to ensure conformance to company standards
- Handle and feed a variety of raw materials into machinery and equipment required to maintain production
- Perform general housekeeping duties to support safety and quality standards