Utility - 3rd Shift

International PaperLexington, SC
$21 - $23Onsite

About The Position

Utility Persons fill in throughout the Converting or Corrugator departments in entry level positions. In the Converting department, they work at the direction of the operator, obtain required waste dunnage and load tags, make ready the load former for production, assist with house cleaning and clearing machine jams, and complete Helper's duties when appropriate. They also perform a quality check on boxes. In the Corrugator department, they are responsible for the quality and quantity of work produced, operate the control panel for the down stacker, make quality checks, report non-conforming specifications, discard waste and defects, move plastic tubes, mark stacks of sheets, release loads, maintain good housekeeping, and report safety hazards.

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Must have earned a High School Diploma, GED, required schooling, qualifying experience or skills
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule
  • Ability to follow detailed instructions
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Team-oriented and self-directed
  • Must read, write, and communicate in English as it relates to this position and to the safety regulations
  • Must meet the ergonomic and physical requirements, as well as the physical base profile (below) for this position
  • Must be able to use, or learn to use, the equipment and tools used to perform this job
  • Must be able to perform all the job functions safely
  • Must meet the company quality and performance standards for the job as specified
  • Must agree to wear the proper assigned PPE and shoes approved for this job as specified in Contact and Safety Requirements

Nice To Haves

  • Machine Operator experience preferred; strong knowledge of machines in a manufacturing setting

Responsibilities

  • Works at the direction of the operator.
  • Obtains required waste dunnage for top and bottom protector sheets for units.
  • Obtains required load tags for correct order identification.
  • Makes ready the load former for production run.
  • Assist helper and operator in house cleaning work.
  • Assist in clearing machine jams when necessary.
  • Completes Helper’s duties when appropriate or instructed to do so.
  • Performs the “Top Box per Unit” quality check by folding up a box in the open position and checking for quality defects such as; glue joint, print quality, correct folding of all scores, and quality of board.
  • Responsible to the department supervisor for the quality and quantity of work produced.
  • Operates the control panel for the down stacker.
  • Makes designated quality checks on all orders including checks for multiple outs.
  • Reports any non-conforming spec. to the Knife Operator.
  • Discards any waste generated from paper changes as well as any defects observed throughout the run.
  • Moves plastic tubes into place to receive stacks of sheets.
  • Properly marks each stack of sheets with the correct identification.
  • Releases loads for the stock handler.
  • Maintains good housekeeping.
  • Reports any safety hazards and unsafe acts to the department supervisor.

Benefits

  • Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
  • Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program
  • Medical & Dental
  • Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • 401(k)
  • Company-funded retirement contributions
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets
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