Probationary Union / Plant Utility

The Job

You will perform:

• Operate the machine pre-feeder and press as needed to ensure continuous run.
• Keep the machine fed with stock, printing dies, cutting dies, and ink as needed.
• Perform hand labor such as gluing and other labor as needed.
• Mount print plates, both during setup and when returning tooling to the racking system.
• Be responsible for whichever function you are assigned to and act as the machine supply liaison and setup assistant.
• Perform set up duties on machines as assigned.
• Perform basic housekeeping tasks in support of machine operations; keep work area clean and free from clutter and debris.
• Ensure certain aspects of quality assurance are met.
• Complete work as assigned by the Supervisor and /or Machine Operator.

Skills Required

• Able to lift ink buckets weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Safely use T-handle wrenches for setting pull collars and slotting/scoring heads.
• Read a standard tape measure and read and understand job specification cards.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures; watch out for crew member’s safety at all times; always follow lock out and tag out procedures; always use personal protective equipment (steel toed shoes, safety glasses, ear plugs and safety vest, Kevlar gloves, etc.).
• Understand and follow directions.
• Add and subtract all units of measure; read and copy figures; count and record figures.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form and to deal with problems.

Additional Duties

You will also be responsible for:

• Counting and stacking finished product.
• Reading factory orders.
• Utilizing basic shop math, inspecting.
• Accurately completing quality and administrative documents and following directions.
• Clean-up functions such as blowing down the machine, wiping off shafts, cleaning ink systems, vacuuming and sweeping the machine area, as well as picking up and shredding scrap.

About Us

We offer:

• Health, welfare, and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.
• Promotion opportunities.
• Leadership training.
• Opportunities to make a positive impact on the community and environment.
• A culture that values diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being.

The Company

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.