Production Utility Operator

New-Indy Containerboard • Ontario, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Utility Operator ensures finished product leaves the machine floor and is transferred to the Shipping Department with the correct size and labeling. The operator also assists other operators during upset conditions in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner. This role works in a paper mill environment that is not temperature-controlled and follows a rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Most shifts are 12 hours; employees work 15 days and have 13 days off in a 28-day rotating schedule. The position reports to the Shift Foreman and is part of a team of 13–15 people.

The starting hourly rate is $22.22, increasing to $25.99 after six months. A rate of $30.24 per hour may be earned in less than six months with skill certification. Employees may also be eligible for a quarterly bonus of up to $800, based on company and individual performance. The hiring process includes an application review, on-site mechanical aptitude and use-of-information tests (both requiring a score of at least 70%), a virtual panel interview, an on-site facility tour, and final review and offer. A background check and drug screening are required.

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 about 2,200 employees across four paper mills and three packaging companies. Its manufacturing operations include the 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 computer skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multifunctional, multi-skill production organization.
• Ability to walk for 80% of the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally 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.
• Availability to work a rotating schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays; most shifts are 12 hours.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate the roll bander and labeling station.
• Cut cores to the desired size for the winder.
• Maintain housekeeping in the work 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 during 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 and dependent care savings account options.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• PTO, sick leave, vacation, and holiday pay.
• Eligibility for a quarterly bonus of up to $800, dependent on company and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

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