Utility - General Laborer (Entry Level Union Position)

Ox Paper Tube Core; Village of Carthage (NY); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, Vision, Long & Short 

Life Insurance after 30 days

401k with Company Match

Vacation eligibility after 6 months

Paid sick time after 30 days

Zusammenfassung

Ox Specialty Paper, LLC in Carthage, NY is hiring a Utility (General Laborer) on an entry level union basis. Starting wage is $25.31 per hour, with a 4-crew Southern Swing rotation including 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts.

The position supports all departments and requires safety-first work, basic math, and ability to operate various manufacturing tools. Benefits include health, retirement, and paid time off after probation.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Strong commitment to working safely and communicating well in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to learn manufacturing processes and advance within the company.

Aufgaben

• Support all mill departments including shipping, receiving, maintenance, and production.
• Safely operate manufacturing equipment and power hand tools as directed.
• Read a tape measure to 1/16 inch and perform basic math.
• Inspect equipment and report any issues.
• Maintain clean work areas and assist with housekeeping.
• Prioritize tasks to keep the paper machine running smoothly.
• Load trucks with finished product and unload wastepaper bales.
• Work in varying temperatures as part of a team.

Kenntnisse

Tape measurement

Math skills

Safety mindset

Communication

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Forklift

Clamp truck

Skid steer

Power hand tools

Jobbeschreibung

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Utility - General Laborer (Entry Level Union Position)

FT Hourly Ox Specialty Paper, LLC, Carthage, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1513

Ox Specialty Paper, LLC is seeking qualified candidates to fill the Utility (General Laborer) Positions in the Paper Production Department. Target start period is mid-November 2026. This is an entry level, hourly position where advancement in operations is expected. Starting hourly rate is $25.31 / hour.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Long & Short Term Disability, Life Insurance after 30 days of employment
• 401k with Company Match begins the first quarter after 90 days of employment
• Vacation eligibility begins after six (6) months of employment
• Paid sick time begins accruing after 30 days of employment

The mill operates on a 4 crew, Southern Swing Rotation so you will work 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift each month.

• Week 1
  • 3rd shift (10pm - 6am) Off Sunday the work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
• Week 2
  • Work Sunday then Off Monday and Tuesday. Work 2nd shift (2pm - 10pm) Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
• Week 3
  • Work Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday then Off Wednesday and Thursday. Work 1st shift (6am - 2pm) Friday and Saturday
• Week 4
  • Work Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday then Off Friday and Saturday

Weeks swing 3rd to 2nd, 2nd to 1st, then 1st to 3rd

How you will impact Ox Specialty Paper, LLC

• Utility employees support all departments within the mill including shipping, receiving, maintenance, and production, as needed.
• Ability to safely operate various manufacturing equipment, follow specific directions, operate power hand tools, and other duties as assigned.
• Ability to work safely, comply with all safety rules, lift, push or pull >50lbs, navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout the entire shift.
• Ability to read a tape measure (to 1/16” measurement) and basic math and computer skills.
• Performs inspections on various equipment for proper operation and report questionable conditions
• Performs various housekeeping, cleaning, and organizing functions with minimal supervision to ensure areas are clean and free from debris
• Prioritizes work and takes appropriate action to ensure paper machine remains operational
• Forklift, clamp truck, and skid steer experience is desired, but not required
• Roll finishing (banding, labeling, sorting)
• Loading trucks with finished product
• Unloading bales from wastepaper truck
• Work in varying temperatures as part of a cohesive team that keeps production running safely and efficiently

What you need to succeed

• High school diploma or GED is not required, but is preferred
• Strong commitment to working safe, good communication skills, a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong desire to learn manufacturing processes, safely operating complex machinery, and have a desire to advance within the company
• Industrial manufacturing experience is preferred but not required

Due to the physical demands of the position, all candidates are required to take and pass a general physical.

Ox Specialty Paper, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is subject to applicable pre-employment screening and physical examination requirements, consistent with company policy and applicable law.

This is a unionized position. All candidates will be required to join the United Steelworkers (USW) upon completion of the 90-day probationary period

All Ox employees are expected to conduct business in accordance with the highest ethical, moral, and legal standards in the best interests of Ox, its employees, and owners. Each employee has a primary duty to act at all times to uphold these standards and to act with honesty, integrity and fairness and without actual or apparent conflict of interest.