Utility

International Paper•Lexington, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Utility Persons fill in throughout the Converting or Corrugator departments in entry-level positions. In Converting, the role works at the direction of the operator and supports production, quality checks, machine-jam clearing, housekeeping, and helper duties. In Corrugator, the role operates the down-stacker control panel, performs quality checks, manages sheet stacks and waste, releases loads, and maintains a safe, orderly work area. The position is hourly and full-time, with 8-hour shifts on second shift (3 p.m.–11 p.m.) or third shift (11 p.m.–7 a.m.). Employees must be able to work any shift. The position is based at the Lexington SC Box Facility, 129 Zenker Road, Lexington, SC 29072.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a high school diploma, GED, required schooling, qualifying experience, or skills.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule and any shift.
Ability to follow detailed instructions.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be team-oriented and self-directed.
Must read, write, and communicate in English as it relates to the position and safety regulations.
Must meet the ergonomic and physical requirements and physical base profile for the position.
Must be able to use, or learn to use, equipment and tools needed for the job.
Must be able to perform all job functions safely.
Must meet company quality and performance standards for the job.
Must agree to wear assigned PPE and shoes approved for the job.

Nice To Haves

Machine Operator experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of machines in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

In Converting, work at the direction of the operator.
Obtain required waste dunnage for top and bottom protector sheets for units.
Obtain required load tags for correct order identification.
Prepare the load former for a production run.
Assist the helper and operator with housekeeping.
Assist in clearing machine jams when necessary.
Complete the helper’s duties when appropriate or instructed.
Perform the “Top Box per Unit” quality check by folding a box into the open position and checking the glue joint, print quality, folding of all scores, and board quality.
In Corrugator, be responsible to the department supervisor for the quality and quantity of work produced.
Operate the control panel for the down-stacker.
Perform designated quality checks on all orders, including checks for multiple outs.
Report non-conforming specifications to the Knife Operator.
Discard waste generated from paper changes and defects observed during the run.
Move plastic tubes into place to receive stacks of sheets.
Mark each stack of sheets with the correct identification.
Release loads for the stock handler.
Maintain good housekeeping.
Report safety hazards and unsafe acts to the department supervisor.