Where you will work

The Augusta mill sits along the Savannah River, on the state border between Georgia and South Carolina and manufactures light, medium, and heavyweight coated paperboard. It is a well-invested SBS paperboard manufacturing facility with approximately 600 thousand tons of capacity. This facility boasts over 700 employees and has been in operation for almost 65 years. Located on 3,000 acres, the Augusta site operates two paper machines that produce 1,940 tons per day. The Augusta Mill is Clearwater Paper’s largest paperboard facility and is critical to the success of our strategy and future.

Augusta, Georgia is a vibrant community along the Georgia/South Carolina border about 150 miles east of Atlanta and 70 miles west of Columbia. Augusta offers a variety of experiences – something for everyone! The area offers historical attractions, recreational activities, music, family festivals, and other unforgettable experiences for fun with a hometown feel. Downtown Augusta is home to many of Augusta’s most popular attractions, locally owned restaurants, and nightlife. From March through November, the Augusta Market brings local and regional tastemakers and artisans of all kinds to the 8th Street entrance to the Riverwalk. The Masters Tournament has placed Augusta on a world stage, confirming its well-earned reputation for tradition, hospitality, and heritage. Students from around the country call Augusta home thanks to Augusta University, Georgia Military College, Paine College, University of South Carolina Aiken, and many technical and educational institutes around Augusta’s River Region. Augusta’s warm year-round climate provides several opportunities for outdoor activities and leisure.

Entry-Level production workers start at a rate of $18.18. We offer a wide array of benefits including, but not limited to, Paid Vacation & Holidays, optional Health, Dental, and Life Insurance, health spending accounts as well as 401-K with matching funds.

What you will do

The entry-level Production Laborer will be responsible for the operation of various mill production equipment, general housekeeping tasks, accurately reading tape measures and gauges and other test equipment, following directions, ensuring quality, and monitoring the process to produce quality products. This position is responsible for making equipment adjustments, cleaning the equipment/ facility, and performing other designated tasks in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with the standard operating procedures (SOP). They understand and align business operations and their assigned department as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with Clearwater Paper business, cultural, financial, and operational objectives.

Job functions include:

• Maintain a safe work environment for yourself and other associates.
• Assist crew members with housekeeping and general production tasks.
• Operate Forklift and/or Bobcat to retrieve supplies and move product.
• Monitor and make adjustments to the equipment, including visual checks jams and other malfunctions.
• Maintain all documentation of daily and monthly rounds in accordance with the current SOP’s.
• Communicate with operators, prior and next shift, of pertinent quality and production concerns.

What you will need

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Commitment to safety and quality
• Knowledge of basic manufacturing practices and strong problem-solving skills.
• Basic mechanical ability to make adjustments to the equipment to maximize production and ensure quality standards are met or exceeded.
• Crane or hoist experience
• Able to effectively use hand tools like a pipe or valve wrench, and/or channel locks.
• Ability to learn through self-directed study and desire for advancement.
• The ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Maintain a cooperative working relationships, demonstrate a positive attitude and consideration towards fellow employees and supervision.
• Prior experience in an industrial setting is a plus – lockouts, confined space, valves, pumps, conveyors, forklifts, skid steers, maintenance, instrument readings, etc.
• Skid steerer operation preferred
• Schedules are up to 12-hour shifts on alternate days with rotating weekends off. However, employees must have the ability to work alternate schedules and overtime that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.
  • 4 straight days of “day” shift (6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) 7 days off
  • 4 straight days of “night” shift (6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.) 3 days off
  • 3 straight days of “day” shift (6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) 1 day off
  • 3 straight days of “night” shift (6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.) 3 days off
  • Employees will be required to change shifts and work off days if necessary.
• Ability to work overtime on a regular basis and with last-minute notification
• Ability to work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis
• Sitting or standing, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods.
• Able to work in areas of fluctuating temperature including outside, in hot, humid, and at times, cold, damp environment.
• 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, Operator will use team lifting and overhead crane assistance.
• Able to read a computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (hard hat, earplugs, steel-toed boots, safety glasses at a minimum)
• Ability to operate or work in industrial conditions - may be warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, or elevated working surfaces (with proper safety training and safety protection)
• Frequent walking, bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, grasping, and climbing.
• Ability to move wrists, hands, and/or fingers to turn valves and make adjustments to equipment.
• Ability to climb ladders and work in high places.

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