Production Labor

About the role

Ox Paperboard Eaton, LLC is seeking qualified candidates for the Production Labor Position in the production department. This is an entry-level, hourly position where advancement in operations is expected.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate various manufacturing equipment, follow specific directions, operate power hand tools, and other duties as assigned.
• Work safely, comply with all safety rules, lift, push or pull >50lbs, navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout the entire shift.
• Read a tape measure (to 1/16” measurement) and basic math and computer skills.
• Perform inspections on various equipment for proper operation and report questionable conditions.
• Perform various housekeeping, cleaning, and organizing functions with minimal supervision to ensure areas are clean and free from debris.
• Prioritize work and take appropriate action to ensure paper machine remains operational.
• Forklift and skid steer experience is desired.
• Roll finishing (banding, labeling, sorting), loading trucks with finished product, unloading bales from wastepaper truck.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong commitment to working safely, good communication skills, a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong desire to learn manufacturing processes and operating complex machinery and a desire to advance within the company.
• Industrial manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Pass a drug test and physical exam.

Skills

• Safe operation of manufacturing equipment.
• Power tool operation.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Inspection and reporting of equipment issues.
• Housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
• Operate forklift and skid steer.
• Roll finishing and material handling.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Legal Aid, Company-paid Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match.
• Vacation time after 6 months.

Pay

Starting hourly rate is $22.10/hour and increases to $24.34/hour after successfully meeting your 60-day probationary period.

Schedule

The mill operates on a 4 crew, Southern Swing Rotation. You will work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift each month. Week 1: Wednesday through Tuesday on 2nd shift 3pm – 11pm. Off for 1 day. Week 2: Thursday through Wednesday on 3rd shift 11pm – 7am. Off for 2 days. Week 3: Saturday through Friday on 1st shift 7am – 3pm. Off for 4 days. Repeat with week 1 schedule.