Production Laborer – Augusta

Clearwater Paper Corporation; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clearwater Paper Augusta Mill is seeking an entry-level Production Laborer to operate mill production equipment, perform housekeeping, read tape measures, and follow SOPs to ensure high-quality paperboard products. This role supports a safety-first culture and adherence to standard procedures across shifts.

You may be assigned to 12-hour day or night shifts with rotating weekends, long-term overtime, and opportunities to gain hands-on experience with equipment and process optimization in a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Commitment to safety and quality.
• Basic mechanical ability to adjust equipment to maximize production and ensure quality.
• Crane or hoist experience.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs frequently, up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Willing to work 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and monitor quality.
• Maintain documentation of rounds and SOPs.
• Communicate with shift operators on quality and production concerns.
• Maintain a safe work environment for self and others.
• Move supplies using forklift or Bobcat and assist with housekeeping tasks.
• Read gauges, tape measures, and other test equipment to ensure product quality.

Skills

Safety mindset

Quality focus

Problem solving

Manufacturing basics

Mechanical aptitude

Crane experience

Hand tools

Teamwork

Self-driven

Industrial experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Bobcat operation

Job description

The Augusta mill sits along the Savannah River, on the state border between Georgia and South Carolina and manufactures light, medium, and heavyweight coated paperboard. It is a well-invested SBS paperboard manufacturing facility with approximately 600 thousand tons of capacity. This facility boasts over 700 employees and has been in operation for almost 65 years. Located on 3,000 acres, the Augusta site operates two paper machines that produce 1,940 tons per day. The Augusta Mill is Clearwater Paper's largest paperboard facility and is critical to the success of our strategy and future.

What you will do

The entry-level Production Laborer will be responsible for the operation of various mill production equipment, general housekeeping tasks, accurately reading tape measures and gauges and other test equipment, following directions, ensuring quality, and monitoring the process to produce quality products. This position is responsible for making equipment adjustments, cleaning the equipment/ facility, and performing other designated tasks in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with the standard operating procedures (SOP). They understand and align business operations and their assigned department as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with Clearwater Paper business, cultural, financial, and operational objectives.

Job functions include:

• Maintain a safe work environment for yourself and other associates.
• Assist crew members with housekeeping and general production tasks.
• Operate Forklift and/or Bobcat to retrieve supplies and move product.
• Monitor and make adjustments to the equipment, including visual checks jams and other malfunctions.
• Maintain all documentation of daily and monthly rounds in accordance with the current SOP’s.
• Communicate with operators, prior and next shift, of pertinent quality and production concerns.

What you will need

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Commitment to safety and quality
• Knowledge of basic manufacturing practices and strong problem-solving skills.
• Basic mechanical ability to make adjustments to the equipment to maximize production and ensure quality standards are met or exceeded.
• Crane or hoist experience
• Able to effectively use hand tools like a pipe or valve wrench, and/or channel locks.
• Ability to learn through self-directed study and desire for advancement.
• The ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Maintain a cooperative working relationship, demonstrate a positive attitude and consideration towards fellow employees and supervision.
• Prior experience in an industrial setting is preferred such as paper, steel, and petrochemical.
• Prior experience with the following tasks is preferred: lockouts, confined spaces, valves, pumps, conveyors, forklifts, skid steers, maintenance, instrument readings, etc.
• Schedules are up to 12-hour shifts on alternate days with rotating weekends off. However, employees must have the ability to work alternate schedules and overtime that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.
  • 4 straight days of \"day\" shift (6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) 7 days off
  • 4 straight days of \"night\" shift (6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.) 3 days off
  • 3 straight days of \"day\" shift (6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) 1 day off
  • 3 straight days of \"night\" shift (6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.) 3 days off
  • Employees will be required to change shifts and work off days if necessary.
• Ability to work overtime on a regular basis and with last-minute notification
• Ability to work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis
• Sitting or standing, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods.
• Able to work in areas of fluctuating temperature including outside, in hot, humid, and at times, cold, damp environment.
• Able to lift, up to 40 lbs frequently, between 40 and 50 lbs occasionally, and over 50 lbs minimally. When lifting 50 lbs and above, Operator will use team lifting and overhead crane assistance.
• Able to read a computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (hard hat, earplugs, steel-toed boots, safety glasses at a minimum)
• Ability to operate or work in industrial conditions - may be warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, or elevated working surfaces (with proper safety training and safety protection)
• Frequent walking, bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, grasping, and climbing.
• Ability to move wrists, hands, and/or fingers to turn valves and make adjustments to equipment.
• Ability to climb ladders and work in high places.

Total Rewards Details

We prioritize an exceptional workplace experience, offering a comprehensive total reward package. Compensation ranges are estimates based on market data. Actual offers account for internal equity and the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and more, generally begin after 30 days. Our paid time off includes vacation days, personal days, and company holidays. For more on our compensation philosophy, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail] .

Clearwater Paper will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

This role will be open for a minimum of 2 weeks or at the point a successful candidate is selected.