Production Team Member-Paper Machine

ProAmpac Security Products Limited; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 29,439 - 32,194; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on and Referral Bonus Program

Paid Holidays

Flexible Vacation Policy

Robust Safety Program

Reward & Recognition Program

Career Growth Opportunity

Education Assistance

Employee Dependent Scholarship Program

Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401K with Company Match

Job summary

A leading paper manufacturing company in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking a dedicated individual for the 5th Hand position on their paper machine crew. The role involves assisting in various operations such as coring, transporting finished rolls, and maintaining the workspace. Applicants must possess a high school diploma, basic math skills, and the stamina to handle physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds. A unique rotating shift schedule allows for significant time off while ensuring pay is uninterrupted. Benefits include paid holidays, flexible vacation policy, and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Ability to adjust to both hot and cold environments.
• Capacity and stamina to work in a physically demanding environment; standing, bending, stooping and lift/push up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Coring, size adjustments, banding, weighing, wrapping, and stenciling.
• Transporting finished rolls to storage.
• Preparing and stocking supplies, and general housekeeping.

Skills

Basic math skills

Detail oriented

Strong work ethic

Attendance history

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Seek to train for the 5th Hand position on the paper machine crew. The 5th Hand assists with end-winder operations of the paper-making process. Also, assists the beater room and machine crew during paper breaks to ensure optimum runnability.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic math skills
• Detail oriented
• Possess a strong work ethic and good attendance history
• Ability to adjust to both hot and cold environments
• Capacity and stamina to work in a physically demanding environment; standing, bending, stooping and lift/push up to 50lbs

Responsibilities

• Coring, size adjustments, banding, weighing, wrapping, and stenciling
• Transporting finished rolls to storage
• Preparing and stocking supplies, and general housekeeping
• Other duties assigned as needed

ProAmpac's Norfolk, NY site is a 24/7 manufacturing facility producing rolls of specialty graft Paper from 100% recycled material. This position works a 12- hour rotating swing shift, a uniquely designed schedule that allows for the benefit of working (on average) fifteen 12-hour shifts per month, leaving fifteen non-workdays, with seven that are consecutive. This equates to one week off per month without skipping a paycheck. No more than four 12-hour shifts are worked consecutively during the cycle.

Hourly wage scale for this position is $21.37-$23.37 an hour.

Benefits include

• Sign-on and Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Vacation Policy
• Robust Safety Program
• Reward & Recognition Program
• Career Growth Opportunity
• Education Assistance
• Employee Dependent Scholarship Program
• Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K with Company Match

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Job Category

Paper Mill

Full-Time