Basic Operators Job in Irving, USA

Founded 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.

What We Offer:

• Wage range of $21.75-$22.97/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 the Team

At 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.