Job DescriptionWhat We Offer:
- Wage range of $21.022-$25.725/hour depending on experience, qualifications and professional certifications.
- The average salary for our Paper Mill Operators is $58,000!
- Excellent Benefits
- Including health, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, 401k match, vacation, tuition & wellness reimbursement, and more.
- Advancement Opportunities
- There are plentiful opportunities to promote to higher level positions in our organization. While seniority does play a role in movement up the Lines of Progression, most employees who wish to achieve the higher levels are only limited by their own desire to progress and willingness to learn. If you are someone who believes you can achieve great things for yourself and our Company, then you are the person we want on our team!
Responsibilities
- Ensure the safe operations of our equipment and the safety of our people
- Maintain the high quality standards of our products and address quality items with a high sense of urgency
- Work with team of employees to operate and optimize high speed equipment and technology, including collaboration with Maintenance and Process Support staff
- Perform product and grade changeovers based on the planned schedule
- Maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, and/or adjust equipment and technology to maximize performance, as well as input measurements into computer systems
- Respond to any defects or issues with the machine, i.e., lights, alarms and visual indicators to ensure conformance to company standards
- Handle and feed a variety of raw materials into machinery and equipment in an effort to maintain production
- Perform general housekeeping duties in an effort support safety and quality standards
Qualifications
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
- Ability to work with computers
- Must be able to perform shift work on rotation which includes nights and weekends
- Highly motivated with the ability to work independently and as a team member
- High degree of attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Must be organized and have demonstrated the ability to multi-task
About UsFounded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply. We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.About the TeamAt Irving Tissue, we know the key to success is our people. We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products - including national brands Royale® in Canada and Scotties® in the US - and private label. We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers. Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. Each year, its forest operations harvest less than 2 percent of the forest it manages, ensuring that the company grows more wood than it harvests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the J.D. Irving Forest Supply Chain has been declared carbon neutral.