Production Laborer – Augusta
About The Position
The entry-level Production Laborer operates various mill production equipment and performs housekeeping and general production tasks at Clearwater Paper’s Augusta paperboard mill. The role includes reading tape measures, gauges, and other test equipment; following directions; monitoring the production process; and helping ensure product quality. The laborer makes equipment adjustments, cleans equipment and the facility, and performs assigned tasks safely and efficiently in accordance with standard operating procedures. The position supports business, cultural, financial, and operational objectives while helping meet customer expectations. The Augusta mill is Clearwater Paper’s largest paperboard facility, located along the Savannah River on the Georgia–South Carolina border. It manufactures coated paperboard and has more than 700 employees. The facility operates two paper machines and has approximately 600,000 tons of capacity.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Commitment to safety and quality.
- Knowledge of basic manufacturing practices and strong problem-solving skills.
- Basic mechanical ability to adjust equipment to maximize production and meet or exceed quality standards.
- Crane or hoist experience.
- Ability to use hand tools such as pipe or valve wrenches and channel locks.
- Ability to learn through self-directed study and desire for advancement.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships and demonstrate a positive attitude and consideration toward fellow employees and supervisors.
- Ability to work alternate schedules, including day and night shifts, and overtime that may include early mornings, nights, and weekends; punctuality is required.
- Ability to work overtime regularly, including with last-minute notification.
- Ability to work holidays and/or weekends regularly.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods depending on job assignment.
- Ability to work in fluctuating temperatures, including outdoors and in hot, humid, cold, or damp environments.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently, 40 to 50 pounds occasionally, and over 50 pounds minimally; team lifting and overhead crane assistance are used for loads of 50 pounds or more.
- Ability to read a computer screen or other electronic devices.
- Ability to use various hand and electrical tools and equipment.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including at minimum a hard hat, earplugs, steel-toed boots, and safety glasses.
- Ability to work in industrial conditions that may include heat, dust, dirt, hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, or elevated working surfaces, with appropriate training and protection.
- Ability to walk, bend, stoop, crouch, reach, grasp, and climb frequently.
- Ability to move wrists, hands, and/or fingers to turn valves and adjust equipment.
- Ability to climb ladders and work in high places.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Clearwater Paper sponsorship for employment-based visa status.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in an industrial setting, such as paper, steel, or petrochemical.
- Prior experience with lockouts, confined spaces, valves, pumps, conveyors, forklifts, skid steers, maintenance, or instrument readings.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe work environment for yourself and other associates.
- Assist crew members with housekeeping and general production tasks.
- Operate a forklift and/or Bobcat to retrieve supplies and move product.
- Monitor equipment and make adjustments, including checking visually for jams and other malfunctions.
- Maintain documentation of daily and monthly rounds in accordance with current standard operating procedures.
- Communicate relevant quality and production concerns to operators on prior and following shifts.
- Clean equipment and the facility and perform other assigned tasks safely and efficiently.
- Monitor the process and help ensure products meet quality standards.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits, generally beginning after 30 days.
- Paid time off, including vacation days, personal days, and company holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
