Production Utility Operator

New-Indy Containerboard; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

HSA with company contribution

401k with match

Disability insurance

Life Insurance & AD&D

PTO & holidays

Job summary

New-Indy Containerboard is seeking a Production Utility Operator in Ontario, CA. The role focuses on ensuring finished product exits the machine floor correctly labeled and sized, while assisting others during upset conditions to keep operations safe and efficient.

The job requires a High School Diploma or GED and involves operating a roll bander, cutting cores, and supplying the winder with correctly specified cores. A rotating, 12-hour schedule with nights and weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and comprehend safety rules and operating instructions.
• Ability to navigate reporting software platforms.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic math and computer skills required.
• Able to be part of a multi-functional production team.

Responsibilities

• Operate roll bander and labeling station.
• Cut cores to size for winder.
• Housekeeping of the area.
• Supply winder with cores of required specs.
• Load cores into winder in proper order.
• Assist on paper-machine during upset conditions.
• Support production area with needed materials.
• Perform machine wash-ups and clean-ups as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Reporting software

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Ontario Mill - Ontario, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent, Salary Range: $24.64 - $24.64Hourly, Travel Percentage: Less than 10%, Job Category: Manufacturing, Position Title: Production Utility Operator

Role 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 station
• Cut cores to desired size for winder
• Housekeeping of area
• Supply winder with cores of appropriate specifications
• Loads cores into winder in proper order
• Performance machine wash-ups and clean-ups as directed
• Brings 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 on scheduled outages
• Other duties as assigned

Compensation, Benefits & Perks:

• Starting Rate $22.22
• Rate 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 skill
  • Quarterly bonus up to $800, dependent upon company and individual performance

Benefits:

• Medical, dental & vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option with company contribution
• 401k plan & generous company match up to 6%; no vesting schedule
• Short & Long-Term Disability coverage (company paid)
• Life Insurance & AD&D coverage (company paid)
• Flexible & Dependent Care Savings Account options
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO, sick, vacation and holiday pay

What You Need to Know:

Hiring Process

• Initial application review
• Invitation to test for the position on-site in Ontario
• Testing consists of a Mechanical Aptitude exam and Use of Information exam. Both must be passed with a minimum score of 70% to move on
• Virtual panel interview
• On-site tour of facility and working conditions
• Final review and offer
• Background check & drug screening

Working conditions:

paper mill environment (out of the elements but not temperature-controlled), 80-90 degrees in winter months, up to 105 degrees in summer months

Physical requirements:

• Must be able to walk 80% of work day
• Ability 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 kneel
• Must be able to use of repetitive use of hands; simple grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation

Schedule:

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:

13-15

Who 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-llce

Why work for New-Indy?

• Emphasis on learning
• Provide “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 year

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.

Qualifications: What You'll Need:

• 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
• Ability to apply concepts of basic math and computer skills
• Ability to be part of a multi-functional/multi-skill production organization

Nice To Have:

• Mechanical Aptitude preferred
• Manufacturing Experience preferred