Find & Apply For Manufacturing Machine Operator Jobs in Lexington, South Carolina

Position Title:

Utility Person

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Pay Rate :

Converting:

$20.91/hr. (probationary rate) up to $23.28/hr. Sign on

Bonus :

$500 after 30 days $500 after 6 months

Category/Shift :

Hourly Full-Time - 8 hour shifts 3 rd shift (11pm-7am)

Physical Location :

Lexington SC Box Facility 129 Zenker Road. Lexington, SC 29072

The Job You Will Perform:

Utility Persons fill in throughout the Converting or Corrugator departments in entry level positions .

Converting:

Works at the direction of the operator. Obtains required waste dunnage for top and bottom protector sheets for units. Obtains required load tags for correct order identification. Makes ready the load former for production run. Assist helper and operator in house cleaning work. Assist in clearing machine jams when necessary. Completes Helper's duties when appropriate or instructed to do so. Performs the "Top Box per Unit" quality check by folding up a box in the open position and checking for quality defects such as; glue joint, print quality, correct folding of all scores, and quality of board.

Corrugator:

Responsible to the department supervisor for the quality and quantity of work produced. Operates the control panel for the down stacker. Makes designated quality checks on all orders including checks for multiple outs. Reports any non-conforming spec. to the Knife Operator. Discards any waste generated from paper changes as well as any defects observed throughout the run. Moves plastic tubes into place to receive stacks of sheets. Properly marks each stack of sheets with the correct identification. Releases loads for the stock handler. Maintains good housekeeping. Reports any safety hazards and unsafe acts to the department supervisor

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND REQUIREMENTS

Must be 18 years of age Must have earned a High School Diploma, GED, required schooling, qualifying experience or skills Machine Operator experience preferred; strong knowledge of machines in a manufacturing setting Ability to work a flexible schedule Ability to follow detailed instructions Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Team-oriented and self-directed Must read, write, and communicate in English as it relates to this position and to the safety regulations Must meet the ergonomic and physical requirements, as well as the physical base profile (below) for this position Must be able to use, or learn to use, the equipment and tools used to perform this job Must be able to perform all the job functions safely Must meet the company quality and performance standards for the job as specified Must agree to wear the proper assigned PPE and shoes approved for this job as specified in

Contact and Safety Requirements The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program Medical & Dental Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)

Life & Disability Insurance The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training Promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you'll see why our team members say they're Proud to be IP .

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (

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IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com. International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.