Lewiston Extruders & Paper Machines Entry Level

Where you will work

The Lewiston mill is the largest of Clearwater Paper's facilities, producing both paperboard and tissue product, 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 Utility role is responsible for a variety of tasks including assisting other Operators as needed and learning all operations within their department. The Utility also assists in different areas to fill in during time off vacancies.

• Assist in all areas of the designated department (Extruder or Paper Machine)

• Fill in as needed due to time off vacancies

• Assist other Operators as needed throughout the department

• Conduct minor maintenance activities

• Conduct routine inspections of equipment in areas of responsibility based on preventative maintenance routes/check sheets/frequencies

• Attend and apply training 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, safe driving practices, etc.)

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

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

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, and over 50 lbs minimally. When lifting 50 lbs and above, the Operator will use team lifting and overhead crane assistance.

• The 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 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 does 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.