Production Utility Operator

New-Indy Containerboard • Ontario, CA

7d • $25 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Utility Operator ensures finished product leaves the machine floor and reaches the Shipping Department with the correct size and labeling. The role also supports other Operators during upset conditions and scheduled outages, working safely, reliably, and efficiently. The position is based at the Ontario Mill in Ontario, California, in a paper mill environment that is out of the elements but not temperature-controlled. Temperatures range from approximately 80–90 degrees in winter months to as high as 105 degrees in summer months. The schedule rotates and includes nights, weekends, and holidays. Most shifts are 12 hours; employees work 15 days and have 13 days off in a 28-day rotation. The position reports to the Shift Foreman and is part of a team of 13–15 people.

The starting hourly rate is $22.22, with a stated increase to $25.99 after six months. Employees may earn a $30.24-per-hour “1 Skill Rate” in less than six months with skill certification. A quarterly bonus of up to $800 may be available based on company and individual performance. The posting also lists a salary range of $24.64 per hour.

New-Indy Containerboard is a joint venture founded in 2012 by the Kraft Group and Schwarz Partners. The company operates in seven states and Mexico, with approximately 2,200 employees across four paper mills and three packaging companies. It describes its manufacturing processes and facilities as environmentally conscious, including use of 100% recycled fiber, co-generation power plants, and wastewater treatment capabilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED at minimum.
• Ability to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules and operating instructions.
• Ability to navigate various reporting software platforms.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to apply basic math concepts and use computer skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multifunctional, multiskill production organization.
• Ability to walk for 80% of the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, squat, climb, twist, reach above and below shoulder level, and kneel.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand use, including simple grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
• Ability to work a rotating schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate the roll bander and labeling station.
• Cut cores to the desired size for the winder.
• Maintain housekeeping in the area.
• Supply the winder with cores that meet the appropriate specifications.
• Load cores into the winder in the proper order.
• Perform machine wash-ups and clean-ups as directed.
• Bring sheet to the dry end of the breaks.
• Supply the production area with needed materials.
• Cut down off-quality rolls.
• Assist on the paper machine during condition upsets and scheduled outages.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account option with company contribution.
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 6% and no vesting schedule.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Savings Account options.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• PTO, sick, vacation, and holiday pay.
• Quarterly bonus eligibility, based on company and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED