Entry Level/General Helper

International Paper•Deptford, NJ

About The Position

The Entry Level/General Helper supports machine operations by operating the machine pre-feeder and press as needed to ensure continuous production. The role supplies machines with stock, printing and cutting dies, and ink; performs gluing and other hand labor; mounts print plates during setup and when returning tooling to storage; and assists operators with assigned functions, machine setup, and supplies. The position also performs basic housekeeping and certain quality-assurance tasks, completing other work as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Machine Operator. The work requires following directions and safety rules, maintaining awareness of crew safety, and using required personal protective equipment. The role includes lifting ink buckets weighing up to 50 pounds and using T-handle wrenches for setting pull collars and slotting/scoring heads.

Requirements

  • Able to lift ink buckets weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Able to safely use T-handle wrenches for setting pull collars and slotting/scoring heads.
  • Able to read a standard tape measure and understand job specification cards.
  • Follow all safety rules and procedures, look out for crew members' safety, and follow lockout/tagout procedures.
  • Use required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, ear plugs, safety vest, and Kevlar gloves.
  • Able to understand and follow directions.
  • Able to add and subtract units of measure; read and copy figures; and count and record figures.
  • Able to apply common-sense understanding to written or oral instructions and deal with problems.

Responsibilities

  • Operate the machine pre-feeder and press as needed to ensure continuous run.
  • Keep the machine supplied with stock, printing dies, cutting dies, and ink as needed.
  • Perform hand labor, including gluing and other work as needed.
  • Mount print plates during setup and when returning tooling to the racking system.
  • Perform assigned functions for Operators and act as the machine supply liaison and setup assistant.
  • Perform machine setup duties as assigned.
  • Perform basic housekeeping in support of machine operations and keep the work area clean and free from clutter and debris.
  • Carry out assigned aspects of quality assurance.
  • Complete work as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Machine Operator.

Benefits

  • Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and paid sick days.
  • Retirement and pension plans, 401(k) matching, and company-funded retirement contributions.
  • Medical and dental insurance.
  • Life and disability insurance, including short-term and long-term disability.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Education and development, including tuition reimbursement.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Voluntary insurance benefits for home, auto, vision, and pets.
  • Leadership training and promotional opportunities.
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