Overview

PaperWorks is a leading, integrated North American full-service provider of 100% recycled paperboard and specialized folding cartons for packaging applications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, we are committed to the highest sustainable forestry and procurement standards.

We want our team members to be proud of the essential work they do, our commitment to the environment, and the overall company.  As part of our culture journey to be recognized as a Great Place to Work©, we continue to invest heavily in our people, our company culture and in state-of-the-art technology to be at the forefront of innovation and market differentiation.  PaperWorks’ products are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council and 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance.

Summary

Summary

Record and Report on Quality data from Production Operations within Facility on a continual/scheduled basis. 

 This is a 1st shift position currently*

*subject to seniority barganinig rights

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Ability to recognize substandard product and document.
• Use notification methods set for information on Quality issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Make frequent daily “rounds” plant wide, to predetermined locations and processes.
• Conduct multiple Quality or AIB observations at various locations throughout the facility and grounds as needed.
• Record and report on quality as noted in Plant Process Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Report on all accidents, incidents, injuries and near misses.
• Forestry Chain of Custody (COC)
• Operate pallet jack
• Maintains plant organization and housekeeping, including the proper segregation and accounting of non-conforming material, and implementing corrective actions as required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret information, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal, teambuilding and leadership skills.• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables and implement solutions to correct. • Must be detail oriented, organized and energetic.

Working Conditions

Exposure to:

• Manufacturing Plant environment
• Stand on feet for more than 8 hours, pull and lift carton cases.
• High noise levels, Hearing Protection is provided.
• Hot and Cold temperatures

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required, however non-inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education and/or Experience:    

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is needed along with reasonable experience.  

Language Skills:

Must have ability to verbally communicate, read and write in English to respond to regulatory compliance issues, and common inquiries from all employees.

Mathematical skills:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Reasoning ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to recognize PPE and or Personal Safety needs at specific locations throughout plant.

Certificates, licenses, registrations:

No additional certificates required.

Physical Demands:

Successful performance of essential duties includes the physical demands described here and is representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to fulfill job expectations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk.   The employee is occasionally required to stand, reach or lift using proper lifting technique.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, adjustment of focus and ability to differentiate color tones and hues.

ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND SAFETY

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Hearing protection is provided and set expectations are to be utilized per plant Safety policies.

Safety:

The responsibilities of the position include compliance with company and governmental safety, environmental and hazardous materials regulations and procedures.  Including but not limited to implementation of Safety processes and adherence to both Union and Plant Safety Policies.