Production Utility & Machine Setup Assistant

International Paper; Milltown (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

International Paper is seeking a Plant Utility/General Helper to support machine operations in our Milltown, NJ facility. The role involves feeding stock, mounting print plates, and assisting with setup duties to keep lines running smoothly.

You will perform hand labor, basic housekeeping, and contribute to quality assurance while following safety rules and wearing PPE. The position offers hands-on work in a manufacturing environment with opportunities for teamwork and skill development.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift ink buckets up to 50 pounds.
• Able to safely use T-handle wrenches for setting pull collars.
• Must read a standard tape measure and understand job specification cards.
• Must follow all safety rules and PPE usage.
• Ability to understand and follow written or oral directions.
• Demonstrated ability to add/subtract units of measure and copy figures.
• Comprehension level to apply common sense to carry out instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate the machine pre-feeder and press to ensure continuous run.
• Keep the machine fed with stock, printing dies, cutting dies, and ink as needed.
• Perform hand labor such as gluing and other tasks as needed.
• Mount print plates during setup and when returning tooling to the rack.
• Serve as the machine supply liaison and setup assistant as assigned.
• Perform set up duties on machines as assigned.
• Perform basic housekeeping to keep work area clean and free of debris.
• Contribute to quality assurance tasks as required.
• Complete work as assigned by the Supervisor or Machine Operator.

Skills

Reading tape measure

Safety procedures

Following directions

Comprehension

Math / arithmetic

Manual dexterity

Tools

T-handle wrenches

Job description

International Paper is seeking a Plant Utility/General Helper to support machine operations in our Milltown, NJ facility. The role involves feeding stock, mounting print plates, and assisting with setup duties to keep lines running smoothly.

You will perform hand labor, basic housekeeping, and contribute to quality assurance while following safety rules and wearing PPE. The position offers hands-on work in a manufacturing environment with opportunities for teamwork and skill development.