Entry-Level Utility Operator (Elmwood Park, NJ)

Overview:
Handling the day to day of paper making process.

Position Responsibilities
 

• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, short correspondence and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information to others one-on-one.
• The utility position takes care of a variety of tasks as required by the machine tender and team managers.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding and carry out tasks.
• Fast paced environment
• Inspecting equipment before each use
• Must have excellent driving skills:  Fork and clamp trucks. 
• Ability to produce quality product at all times
• Work safely around manufacturing equipment
• Lift, carry, pick, and stack materials up to 50 pounds
• Regularly climb up and down stairs and ladders
• Have the ability to stand and/ or walk for entire shift
• Conditions are noisy, dusty, and frequently hot and humid. PPE use is mandatory.
• Picking orders- up to 50 pounds
• Perform general housekeeping duties in the production area and duties as assigned.
• Available to work all shifts, weekends and overtime
• Constantly being aware of their surroundings
• Operating their equipment safely at all times
• Keep work area and equipment tour ready at all time
• Able to mount and dismount the forklift throughout the shift.
• LOC, operator basic care, core/dock management, maintaining chemical inventories, roll wrapping/material flow, pulping operation and maintenance day tasks are among the many routine tasks this position must perform.
•  A successful applicant must be hard working, good problem-solving skills, excellent attendance, and be willing to learn and advance in the organization up to the Machine Tender classification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)
• 2 year of forklift operation experience
• 1 year machine operator experience
• Read, write and speak English
• Strong mechanical aptitude

Once you have applied, please fill out these brief (25-35 minutes total) skill assessments at the following link to be considered for this position: https://www.ondemandassessment.com/link/index/JB-ICWU5H2CX?u=1025712

This is a non-management position