Utility - Production

New-Indy Containerboard; Catawba (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

New-Indy Containerboard in Catawba, SC is seeking a Utility Worker to join a manufacturing team. The role supports safe and efficient operation of the assigned production area, performing cleanup, valve operation, and process inspections to keep lines running smoothly.

Candidates should have at least a high school diploma, two years in manufacturing, ability to operate industrial equipment and basic computer systems, and a willingness to work rotating shifts with overtime when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; manufacturing technology degree preferred.
• At least 2 years of manufacturing experience with stable work history.
• Ability to operate industrial machinery and testing instruments.
• Able to pass a drug screen and background check.
• Willing to work rotating shifts with overtime as needed.
• Comfortable working in a union environment.
• Proficient with basic computer systems.
• Able to work at various heights, temperatures and weather conditions.
• Able to perform math, locate information, observe and read for information as per Work-Keys.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Clean-up and perform operational tasks for the assigned production process.
• Operate manual valves and inspect production processes.
• Perform housekeeping tasks for the area.
• Participate in safety efforts, adhering to policies and procedures.
• Work in groups and independently to accomplish tasks.
• May be promoted to higher department position after qualification.
• Serve as task runner for various responsibilities.

Skills

Operate machinery

Math proficiency

Reading information

Locating information

Observation skills

Education

High School Diploma

Manufacturing technology degree preferred

Tools

Forklift operation

Testing instruments

Control panels

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Catawba Mill - Catawba, SC 29704

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Travel Percentage: None

Job Category: Manufacturing

SUMMARY

The Utility Worker will work as part of a team to perform a variety of tasks required for safe and efficient operation of their assigned process area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Required to efficiently and safely perform clean- up and operational tasks for the assigned production process.
• Required to operate manual valves and inspect a range of processes.
• Required to perform housekeeping tasks for the assigned process area.
• Required to be an active participant of all safety efforts, including adherence to policies and procedures.
• Will work as a group and independently to accomplish an assortment of tasks.
• After qualification, will occasionally be promoted to the next highest departmental position in which the employee is assigned.
• Will serve as a task runner for various responsibilities

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

QualificationsSKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a High School diploma required, with a degree in manufacturing technology preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing with stable work history.
• Ability to operate industrial machinery (such as fork trucks and control panels) and testing/measuring instruments.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule with overtime work when needed.
• Comfortable working in a Union environment.
• Must have functional knowledge of basic computer systems
• Ability to perform work at various heights, temperatures and weather conditions.
• Must show proficiency in mathematics, locating information, observation, and reading for information which will be assessed and measured by the Work-Keys Profile.
• Must be able to lift reasonably heavyweights of paper, equipment, etc.
• Possesses the ability and confidence to perform tasks with minimal supervision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to handle or feel.
• The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The noise level in the work environment can be loud at times.
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• May be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles; vibrations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

No license requirement.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.