Hiring Event for Manufacturing Operators/Forklift Operators presso Kent Building Supplies
Kent Building Supplies · Fort Edward, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
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Hiring Event Details:
Date: Friday, September 26th
Time: 9AM - 2PM
Location: 1 Eddy Street, Fort Edward, New York
Note: any qualified applicants who apply to this opening will be contacted by our team to set up an interview time!
What We Offer:
Irving Tissue is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:
- $24.83-$25.58/hour to start; increasing after 18 months
- 2 weeks of vacation, and sick time in first year
- Sundays Paid at Double-Time
- Call-in Pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance effective 1st of month following start date
- 401K 100% match at 5% 1st of month following start date
- Fitness & Wellness Reimbursement
- Employee & family assistance programs
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Product purchase program
- Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
- Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
Advancement Opportunities:
Your career path begins as an Operator with opportunities to promote to different departments and higher-level positions in our organization
Responsibilities
- Ensure the safe operation of our equipment and the safety of our Employees
- Understand load patterns on trailers and in warehouses
- Maintain the high quality standards of our products and address quality items with a high sense of urgency
- Work with a 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 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 required to maintain production
- Perform general housekeeping duties to support safety and quality standards
Qualifications
- Education Required: High School Diploma or GED/TASC required. Trade Certification considered an asset
- < 2 years Manufacturing experience preferred
- Must be able to work rotating 12-hour shifts, which include nights and weekends
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, including experience working with tools and /or equipment
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment is a plus
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Proficiency with computers and technology
- Highly motivated with the ability to work independently or as a team member
- High degree of attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Must be organized and have demonstrated the ability to multi-task
- Ability and willingness to learn and grow
About Company
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.
