Where you will work
The Clarkston, Washington fiber location is a key component in Clearwater Paper’s business strategy. Located on the border of Idaho and Washington, Clarkston provides a host of opportunities for those who love the outdoors including fishing, boating, camping, and skiing. There are several social and civic opportunities to participate in including Boys & Girls Club, Twin County United Way, Lewis Clark Partners Habitat for Humanity, and more. Clearwater Paper values involvement with the community and the partnerships created as a result. Clarkston is in close proximity to the University of Idaho, Washington State University, and Lewis-Clark State College, as well as several strong K-12 school districts.

What you will do
The Fiber Cleanup/Mill Helper is an entry level position in Clearwater Paper’s Fiber division, located at our whole log chip mill in Clarkston, Washington. This position ensures efficient flow of material in order to meet production demand and deliveries.

• Ensure efficient flow of logs, chips, and other material to maximize production and meet delivery requirements
  • Perform regular and continual clean up in mill, shop, and plant site as directed
  • Become proficient in the operation of at least 2 pieces of mobile equipment onsite
  • Hold self and others to high level of safety standards, ensuring workplace safety policies are upheld and safety rules are followed (lockout/tagout procedures, appropriate PPE, etc.)
  • Participate as needed in safety incidents and help investigate root cause
  • Maintain a clean working environment by complying with procedures and housekeeping responsibilities

What you will need

To be successful in this position, we are looking for candidates with the following:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required)
• Industrial or Paper Manufacturing experience (preferred)
• Understand and comply with all manufacturing safety procedures including personal protective equipment (required)
• Able to work in a physically demanding environment including temperature extremes, loud noise, avoiding slipping, tripping, and falling hazards
• Physically capable of manual labor that includes bending, walking, sitting, and climbing in and around machinery and equipment for entire 12-hour shift
• Able to lift, up to 40 lbs frequently, between 40 and 50 lbs occasionally, over 50 lbs minimally. When lifting 50 lbs and above, Operator will use team lifting and overhead crane assistance.
• Work environment includes exposure to compressed air, steam, lubrication oil, dust, and hydraulic fluid.
• Able to work a 12-hour rotating shift including nights, weekends, and Holidays. Able to work overtime as needed.

Total Reward Details

Starting Wage: $19.00/hr

We’re committed to providing an exceptional workplace experience, including a comprehensive total reward package. The starting wage for this position is $19.00/hr. Benefits are generally available after 30 days and include medical, dental, vision, life, disability coverage, mental health support, and 401k plan. Starting paid time off includes 9 company holidays, personal/sick days accrue at 1/hr per 40 hours worked, and 2 weeks of vacation after completing the first year of service.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)