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Opportunities for Logistics Operators
Fort Edward, NY, United StatesPosted 5 months ago
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Job Description
What We Offer:
- Irving Tissue is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:
- $26.22/hour to start
- 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 reimbursements
- Employee & family assistance programs
- Tuition assistance programs
- 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.
- Ensure the safe operations of our equipment, such as overhead cranes, case packers, palletizers, wrappers, rewinders and papermaking machines, fork trucks and clamp trucks, and the safety of our people
- Maintain the high-quality standards of our products and address quality items with a high sense of urgency
- Understand load patterns on trailers and in warehouses
- 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 to maintain production
- Education Required: High School Diploma or GED/TASC, Trade Certification considered an asset
- Years of Experience Required: < 1 year
- 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
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.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.