Shipping Utility

Clearwater Paper; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 32,525 - 34,247; Full time

Job summary

Clearwater Paper in Lewiston, Idaho, seeks an entry‑level Utility in Shipping to move product between lines, load/unload materials, and support the department. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to PM schedules.

The position requires a High School diploma and physical stamina for long shifts, with driving responsibilities and potential overtime. Starting pay is $23.61 per hour, increasing after a 90‑day probation period, with one week of vacation after probation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in distribution, industrial, or paper manufacturing preferred.
• Must follow manufacturing safety procedures including PPE.
• Able to work in physically demanding environments with temperature extremes, noise, and hazards.
• Capable of lifting up to 40 lbs frequently, 40–50 lbs occasionally, over 50 lbs with team/ crane support.
• Able to work a 12‑hour rotating shift including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Starting pay at $23.61/hr and increases to $24.86/hr after 90‑day probation. Visa sponsorship not offered.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift/clamp truck safely and efficiently.
• Assist in all Shipping department tasks.
• Fill in as needed due to time off vacancies.
• Move material and load equipment.
• Conduct minor maintenance activities.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections.
• Attend and apply training provided by the Company.
• Hold self and others to high safety standards and follow lockout/tagout procedures.
• Participate in safety incidents and help investigate root causes.
• Maintain a clean working environment by following procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Manual labor

Team lifting

Overhead crane

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial equipment

Job description

Where you will work

The Lewiston mill is the largest of Clearwater Paper's facilities, producing paperboard and boasting over 700 talented employees. Approximately two hours away from Clearwater Paper's headquarters in Spokane, Washington, the Lewiston paper mill is a key component in Clearwater Paper's business strategy.

Located on the border of Idaho and Washington, Lewiston provides a host of opportunities for those who love the outdoors including fishing, boating, camping, and skiing. There are several social and civic opportunities to participate in including Boys & Girls Club, Twin County United Way, Lewis Clark Partners Habitat for Humanity, and more. Clearwater Paper values involvement with the community and the partnerships created as a result.

Lewiston is in close proximity to the University of Idaho, Washington State University, and Lewis-Clark State College, as well as several strong K-12 school districts.

What you will do

The Utility is a position in the Shipping area of the Lewiston mill. In this entry‑level role, the Utility is responsible for a variety of tasks including movement of product between lines of operation and loading/unloading of materials.

• Operate forklift/clamp truck in a safe and efficient manner, following all workplace safety guidelines
• Assist in all areas of the designated department (Shipping)
• Fill in as needed due to time off vacancies
• Move material and load equipment
• Conduct minor maintenance activities
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment in areas of responsibility based on preventative maintenance routes/check sheets/frequencies
• Attend and apply training provided by the Company, both job and department specific
• Hold self and others to high level of safety standards, ensuring workplace safety policies are upheld and safety rules are followed (lockout/tagout procedures, appropriate PPE, safe driving practices, etc.)
• Participate as needed in safety incidents and help investigate root cause

Maintain a clean working environment by complying with procedures and housekeeping responsibilities.

What you will need

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required)
• Distribution, Industrial, or Paper Manufacturing experience (preferred)
• Understand and comply with all manufacturing safety procedures including personal protective equipment (required)
• Able to work in a physically demanding environment including temperature extremes, loud noise, avoiding slipping, tripping, and falling hazards
• Physically capable of manual labor that includes bending, walking, sitting, and climbing in and around machinery and equipment for the entire 12‑hour shift
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs frequently, between 40 and 50 lbs occasionally, over 50 lbs minimally. When lifting 50 lbs and above, Operator will use team lifting and overhead crane assistance.
• Work environment includes exposure to compressed air, steam, lubrication oil, dust, and hydraulic fluid.
• Able to work a 12‑hour rotating shift including nights, weekends, and Holidays. Able to work overtime as needed.

Starting pay is $23.61 per hour and will increase to at least $24.86 after the successful completion of the initial 90‑day probation period. Eligible for one (1) week vacation after successful completion of 90 days.

Clearwater Paper will not offer sponsorship for employment‑based visa status (including, but not limited to, H‑1B visa status and other employment‑based non‑immigrant 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.