Production Utility Operator

New Indy Ontario Llc; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

HSA option with company contribution

401k plan with company match up to 6%

Short & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance & AD&D

PTO, holidays, vacation

Job summary

New-Indy Containerboard in Ontario, CA, is seeking a Production Utility Operator to ensure finished product leaves the line with correct size and labeling and to assist others during upset conditions. You will operate the roll bander and labeling station, prepare cores for winders, supply materials, perform cleanups, and support the paper mill during outages.

Join a rotating shift environment with strict safety standards and opportunities for skill advancement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED at minimum required.
• Ability to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules and operating instructions.
• Ability to navigate through various reporting software platforms.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate roll bander and labeling station.
• Cut cores to desired size for winder.
• Housekeeping of area and supply winder with cores of appropriate specifications.
• Loads cores into winder in proper order.
• Performance machine wash-ups and clean-ups as directed.
• Bring sheet to dry end of the breaks.
• Supply production area with needed materials.
• Cut down off-quality rolls.
• Assist on the paper-machine during condition upset and outages.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Manufacturing Experience

Reading & Comprehension

Math & Computer Skills

Verbal & Written Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title: Production Utility OperatorLocation: Ontario, CaliforniaRole Summary: The Production Utility Operator's primary role is to ensure the final product leaves the machine floor and is transferred to the Shipping Department with the correct size and labeling identified. The Production Utility Operator also assists other Operators in upset conditions as needed in safe, reliable, and efficient manner.What You'll Do:Operate roll bander and labeling stationCut cores to desired size for winderHousekeeping of areaSupply winder with cores of appropriate specificationsLoads cores into winder in proper orderPerformance machine wash-ups and clean-ups as directedBrings sheet to dry end of the breaksSupply production area with needed materialsCut down off-quality rollsAssist on the paper-machine during condition upset and on scheduled outagesOther duties as assignedCompensation, Benefits & Perks:Starting Rate $22.22Rate Progression:Starting hourly rate is $22.22, with an increase to $25.99 after 6 months. A \"1 Skill Rate\" of $30.24 per hour can be earned in less than 6 months with certification of skillQuarterly bonus up to $800, dependent upon company and individual performanceBenefits:Medical, dental & vision coverageHealth Savings Account (HSA) option with company contribution401k plan & generous company match up to 6%; no vesting scheduleShort & Long-Term Disability coverage (company paid)Life Insurance & AD&D coverage (company paid)Flexible & Dependent Care Savings Account optionsEmployee Assistance ProgramPTO, sick, vacation and holiday payWhat You Need to Know:Hiring ProcessInitial application reviewInvitation to test for the position on-site in OntarioTesting consists of a Mechanical Aptitude exam and Use of Information exam. Both must be passed with a minimum score of 70% to move onVirtual panel interviewOn-site tour of facility and working conditionsFinal review and offerBackground check & drug screeningWorking conditions: paper mill environment (out of the elements but not temperature-controlled), 80-90 degrees in winter months, up to 105 degrees in summer monthsPhysical requirements:Must be able to walk 80% of work dayAbility to lift to 35 lbs.; occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.Must be able to bend, squat, climb, twist, reach above and below shoulder level, and kneelMust be able to use of repetitive use of hands; simple grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulationSchedule: The schedule for this position is a rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays. Most shifts are 12 hours. In a 28-day rotating schedule, employees work 15 days and have 13 days off.Reports to: Shift Foreman# of People on Your Team: 13-15Who is New-Indy Containerboard?Founded in 2012, New-Indy Containerboard is a joint venture of two successful, privately held companies, the Kraft Group (Boston) and Schwarz Partners (Indianapolis).As an essential business, we operate in 7 states and in Mexico and have about 2,200 employees within 4 paper mills and 3 packaging companies.New-Indy has experienced substantial growth through acquisition. Since 2012, we have a growth rate of almost 900% and we aren’t slowing down!We focus on environmentally conscious manufacturing processes and facilities including 100% recycled fiber, co-generation power plants and waste-water treatment capabilities.Visit our website at www.newindycontainerboard.comFollow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-indy-containerboard-llceWhy work for New-Indy?Emphasis on learningProvide “American Dream” if you work hard and have the desire to learn and grow.($28.23 average pay for entry-level position)Essential business – 3 acquisitions during a pandemic yearDoes this sound good to you? If so, great! Click the link to apply for the position. We look forward to hearing from you!Pay Transparency: The starting hourly rate for this opportunity is $22.22 per hour. Other rewards may include quarterly bonus eligibility, which is based on company and individual performance. New-Indy provides a variety of benefits to employees, including medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). Please note the compensation information is a good faith estimate for this position. It assumes a rate based on location and experience.What You'll Need:High School Diploma or GED at minimum requiredAbility to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules and operating instructionsAbility to navigate through various reporting software platformsVerbal and written communication skillsAbility to apply concepts of basic math and computer skillsAbility to be part of a multi-functional/multi-skill production organizationNice To Have:Mechanical Aptitude preferredManufacturing Experience preferred