Lewiston Converting Entry Level

Where you will work

The Lewiston mill is the largest of Clearwater Paper's facilities, producing both paperboard and tissue products, and boasting over 1200 talented employees. Approximately two hours away from Clearwater Paper's headquarters in Spokane, Washington, the Lewiston paper mill is a key component in Clearwater Paper's business strategy. This location offers employees an opportunity to learn both sides of the business while influencing key business decisions and outcomes.

Located on the border of Idaho and Washington, Lewiston provides a host of opportunities for those who love the outdoors including fishing, boating, camping, and skiing. There are several social and civic opportunities to participate in including Boys & Girls Club, Twin County United Way, Lewis Clark Partners Habitat for Humanity, and more. Clearwater Paper values involvement with the community and the partnerships created as a result. Lewiston is in close proximity to the University of Idaho, Washington State University, and Lewis-Clark State College, as well as several strong K-12 school districts.

What you will do

The Converting Utility Operator will be responsible for learning and assisting with the Rolled, Folded, and Slitter production lines including a variety of machines and equipment.

• Responsible for the movement of material throughout the machine including set up through finished product

• Actively participate in the operation of and changeovers on units, working with the necessary tools and participating in troubleshooting equipment

• Perform quality checks on product, notify Unit Leader with any quality defects or maintenance requirements as needed

• Help with summary availability and ensuring that necessary supplies and raw materials are at the unit. Call for supplies as needed

• Assist with operating adjustments and minor repairs to the unit

• Train for Operator positions across all three lines of production including Rolled, Folded, and Slitter, consistently maintaining qualification card requirements

• Attend and apply all necessary training activities provided by the company, both job and department specific

• Hold self and others to a high level of safety standards, ensuring workplace safety policies are upheld and safety rules are followed (lockout/tagout procedures, appropriate PPE)

• Participate as needed in safety incidents and help investigate root cause

• Operate, maintain, and inspect equipment to ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations, procedural reporting, and documentations requirements

• Maintain a clean working environment by complying with procedures and housekeeping responsibilities

• Pick up debris from work area, sweep, and use air hose to blow down tissue particles from in and around the machine

What you will need

To be successful in this position, we are looking for candidates with the following:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required)

• Industrial or Paper Manufacturing experience (preferred)

• Understand and comply with all manufacturing safety procedures including personal protective equipment (required)

• Able to work in a physically demanding environment including temperature extremes, loud noise, avoiding slipping, tripping, and falling hazards

• Physically capable of manual labor that includes bending, walking, sitting, and climbing in and around machinery and equipment for an entire 12-hour shift

• Able to lift, up to 40 lbs frequently, between 40 and 50 lbs occasionally, over 50 lbs minimally. When lifting 50 lbs and above, Operator will use team lifting and overhead crane assistance.

• Work environment includes exposure to compressed air, steam, lubrication oil, dust, and hydraulic fluid.

• Able to work a 12-hour rotating shift including nights, weekends, and Holidays. Able to work overtime as needed.

Starting pay is $23.00 per hour and will increase to at least $24.22 after the successful completion of the initial 90 day probation period. Eligible for one (1) week vacation after successful completion of 90 day probation.

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Clearwater Paper will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.