Position Title: Production Utility Operator

Location: Ontario, California

Role Summary: The Production Utility Operator's primary role is to ensure the final product leaves the machine floor and is transferred to the Shipping Department with the correct size and labeling identified. The Production Utility Operator also assists other Operators in upset conditions as needed in safe, reliable, and efficient manner.

What You'll Do:

• Operate roll bander and labeling station
• Cut cores to desired size for winder
• Housekeeping of area
• Supply winder with cores of appropriate specifications
• Loads cores into winder in proper order
• Performance machine wash-ups and clean-ups as directed
• Brings sheet to dry end of the breaks
• Supply production area with needed materials
• Cut down off-quality rolls
• Assist on the paper-machine during condition upset and on scheduled outages
• Other duties as assigned

Compensation, Benefits & Perks:

• Starting Rate $22.22
• Rate Progression:
  • Starting hourly rate is $22.22, with an increase to $25.99 after 6 months. A "1 Skill Rate" of $30.24 per hour can be earned in less than 6 months with certification of skill
  • Quarterly bonus up to $800, dependent upon company and individual performance

Benefits:

• Medical, dental & vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option with company contribution
• 401k plan & generous company match up to 6%; no vesting schedule
• Short & Long-Term Disability coverage (company paid)
• Life Insurance & AD&D coverage (company paid)
• Flexible & Dependent Care Savings Account options
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO, sick, vacation and holiday pay

What You Need to Know:

Hiring Process

• Initial application review
• Invitation to test for the position on-site in Ontario
  • Testing consists of a Mechanical Aptitude exam and Use of Information exam. Both must be passed with a minimum score of 70% to move on
• Virtual panel interview
• On-site tour of facility and working conditions
• Final review and offer
  • Background check & drug screening

Working conditions: paper mill environment (out of the elements but not temperature-controlled), 80-90 degrees in winter months, up to 105 degrees in summer months

Physical requirements:

• Must be able to walk 80% of work day
• Ability to lift to 35 lbs.; occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to bend, squat, climb, twist, reach above and below shoulder level, and kneel
• Must be able to use of repetitive use of hands; simple grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation

Schedule: The schedule for this position is a rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays. Most shifts are 12 hours. In a 28-day rotating schedule, employees work 15 days and have 13 days off.

Reports to: Shift Foreman

of People on Your Team: 13-15

Who is New-Indy Containerboard?

• Founded in 2012, New-Indy Containerboard is a joint venture of two successful, privately held companies, the Kraft Group (Boston) and Schwarz Partners (Indianapolis).
• As an essential business, we operate in 7 states and in Mexico and have about 2,200 employees within 4 paper mills and 3 packaging companies.
• New-Indy has experienced substantial growth through acquisition. Since 2012, we have a growth rate of almost 900% and we aren’t slowing down!
• We focus on environmentally conscious manufacturing processes and facilities including 100% recycled fiber, co-generation power plants and waste-water treatment capabilities.
• Visit our website at www.newindycontainerboard.com
• Follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-indy-containerboard-llce

Why work for New-Indy?

• Emphasis on learning
• Provide “American Dream” if you work hard and have the desire to learn and grow.
  • ($28.23 average pay for entry-level position)
• Essential business – 3 acquisitions during a pandemic year

Does this sound good to you? If so, great! Click the link to apply for the position. We look forward to hearing from you!

Pay Transparency: The starting hourly rate for this opportunity is $22.22 per hour. Other rewards may include quarterly bonus eligibility, which is based on company and individual performance. New-Indy provides a variety of benefits to employees, including medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). Please note the compensation information is a good faith estimate for this position. It assumes a rate based on location and experience.

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma or GED at minimum required
• Ability to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules and operating instructions
• Ability to navigate through various reporting software platforms
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to apply concepts of basic math and computer skills
• Ability to be part of a multi-functional/multi-skill production organization

Nice To Have:

• Mechanical Aptitude preferred
• Manufacturing Experience preferred