Power & Recovery Utility

Clearwater Paper; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearwater Paper is seeking utility personnel to support the Powerhouse, Water/Wastewater Treatment, Recovery, and four Power Lines of Progression. Responsibilities include equipment rounds, housekeeping, water testing, and boiler maintenance, with cross-training to cover vacancies.

Required are a High School Diploma or GED and 2+ years in manufacturing, plus the ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift and lift up to 50 lbs. Safety compliance and basic computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of continuous work in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Willingness to learn process systems to advance.
• Learn required technical skills to operate equipment.
• Understand and comply with safety procedures and PPE.
• Physically capable of manual labor (12-hour shift).
• Lift up to 50 lbs. and work in varying conditions.
• Rotating 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all areas of the designated department (Power, Recovery, Waste Water).
• Fill in as needed due to time off vacancies.
• Assist other Operators as needed throughout the department.
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment and perform minor maintenance.
• Attend and apply training provided by the Company.
• Maintain a clean working environment and adhere to safety policies.
• Work with vendors, peers, and department managers.
• Water testing and providing timely test results.

Skills

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Fast learning

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Process Books

JD Edwards

SharePoint

PARCView

Job description

Utility employees in this job will build rights in the Powerhouse, Water/Wastewater Treatment, Recovery, and 4 Power Lines of Progression. They are responsible for equipment rounds, housekeeping, water testing and boiler cleaning rounds. They will also be trained in job specifics to cover vacancies of employees.

Essential Functions

• Assist in all areas of the designated department (#4 Power, Power, Recoveries & Waste Water Treatment)
• Fill in as needed due to time off vacancies
• Assist other Operators as needed throughout the department
• Conduct minor maintenance activities
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment in areas of responsibility based on preventative maintenance routes/check sheets/frequencies
• Attend and apply training provided by the Company, both job and department specific
• Hold self and others to high level of safety standards, ensuring workplace safety policies are upheld and safety rules are followed (lockout/tag out procedures, appropriate PPE, safe driving practices, etc.)
• Participate as needed in safety incidents and help investigate root cause
• Maintain a clean working environment by complying with procedures and housekeeping responsibilities
• Work with vendors; peers; production employees and department managers.
• Assist and learn all areas of the Power and Recovery department LOPs as needed.
• Water testing, hog fuel sample testing, providing timely and accurate test results.
• Department area clean-up responsibilities

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required)
• 2+ years of continuous work experience in a manufacturing or production-type environment (required); Paper Manufacturing experience (preferred)
• Willingness to continuously learn process systems to advance into lines of progression.
• Learn required technical skills to operate equipment and programs.
• Understand and comply with all manufacturing safety procedures, including wearing all required personal protective equipment (eye and ear protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
• Physically capable of manual labor that includes bending, walking, sitting, and climbing. This would be in and around machinery/equipment for entire 12-hour shift
• Lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs., work in all weather conditions, exposure to heights and ability to climb stairs, ladders and qualify to use lift truck as needed.
• Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, detail oriented, self-directed, plan/prioritize requests and routine assignments.
• Familiar with or be able to learn computer programs such as MS Office, Process Books, JD Edwards, SharePoint, and PARCView.
• Able to work in a physically demanding environment including temperature extremes and loud noise, avoiding slipping, tripping, and falling hazards, with exposure to compressed air, steam, lubrication oil, dust, industrial chemicals and hydraulic fluid.
• Able to work without supervision by timely completing assigned tasks and following directions.
• Able to work a 12-hour rotating shift including nights, weekends, and Holidays. Able to work overtime as needed.
  • Example of a rotating shift
    Day 1: 6:00am – 6:30pm
    Day 2: 6:00am – 6:30pm
    Day 3: 6:00pm – 6:30am
    Day 4: 6:00pm – 6:30am
    4 days off