Utility/General Laborer

International Paper•Plant City, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time hourly position with a starting pay rate of $21.58/hour plus shift differential, with potential to reach $24.57/hour plus shift differential after successful completion of training and based upon position. The plant operates 24/5 and requires flexibility to work 2nd and 3rd shifts, as well as overtime and weekends as needed, especially during busy periods. A sign-on bonus is offered: $500 after 90 days, $500 after 6 months, $500 after 1 year, and an additional bonus at 2 years.

Requirements

Manufacturing/production work experience preferred
Ability to identify quality defects and monitor the quality of production
The ability to work in a demanding environment with minimal supervision
The ability to accurately read a tape measure and use basic shop math
The ability to accurately perform tasks after being explained and demonstrated, follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a member of a team
Punctuality, excellent work ethic, and a cheerful outlook

Responsibilities

Following all safety rules and practices
Reading factory work orders, print cards, and other documents to learn customer requirements.
Identifying stock and products that correspond to work orders.
Performing assigned duties to ensure that production needs are met.
Assisting other associates as needed; break relief for all Flexo machines.
Accurately using tape measures and other measurements and test equipment
Inspecting, counting, stacking, and unitizing products according to customer specifications
Identifying and segregating nonconforming (reject) products and materials
Accurately completing time sheets, reports, lists, and other records
Keeping the supervisor informed of any problems and/or unusual situations.
Maintaining work areas to plant standards of housekeeping
Maintaining teamwork with machine crews and other associates
Performing quality inspections and tests, and recording findings
Learning Converting Operator & Assistant Operator duties/responsibilities to fill in when needed.
Following prescribed practices in all circumstances
Continually monitoring the quality and quantity of production
Using available time to prepare for set-ups and runs by obtaining factory spec sheets, obtaining, and aiding tooling, ink, and other supplies.
Performing assigned clean up functions, such as blowing down the machine, wiping off shafts, cleaning ink systems, vacuuming and sweeping the machine area, and picking up and aiding miscellaneous scrap
Follow the direction of the machine operator to which assigned.
Working effectively as a team member
Performing other duties as assigned by supervision