Build a Career with Clearwater Paper
Clearwater Paper is looking for motivated, reliable individuals to join our Shipping Department at our Lewiston mill.
This is more than just a job. It is an opportunity to build a long-term career in manufacturing with a company that values safety, teamwork, continuous learning, and internal advancement. We are seeking individuals who take pride in their work, show up ready to contribute, and want to play an important role in ensuring finished products and materials move safely and efficiently throughout the mill.
Whether you have prior manufacturing experience or are looking to begin a career in industrial operations, we provide the training needed to help you succeed and grow.
Why Join Clearwater Paper?
Competitive Pay
- Starting wage of $27.24/hour
- Wage increase following successful completion of the 90-day probationary period
- Additional wage progression as employees train and qualify on higher-skilled positions
- Overtime opportunities available
Career Advancement Opportunities
The Utility position serves as an entry point into the Shipping Department and is an excellent entry point for individuals interested in learning multiple areas of mill operations while developing valuable industrial skills, including forklift and material-handling equipment operation.
Employees are trained on multiple positions throughout the department and have opportunities to expand their skills and grow their careers, from advancing through their department''s line of progression and pursuing opportunities in other departments to moving into salaried supervisory and leadership roles.
Union Benefits
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- Represented by a collective bargaining agreement
- Clearly defined wage progression opportunities
- Established seniority system
- Contract-negotiated wages and benefits
- Opportunities to bid on available positions as skills and qualifications increase
Strong Benefits Package
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid holidays and vacation benefits
- Company-sponsored retirement program
- 401(k) plan with:
- 1% automatic company contribution
- 55% company match on the first 6% contributed by employees
- Maximum company contribution of 4.3%
Work-Life Balance
Employees work a rotating schedule that provides:
- 2 day shifts
- 2 night shifts
- 4 consecutive days off
Many employees enjoy having four days off in each work cycle, providing extended time for family, recreation, and personal commitments.
What You''ll Do
As a Shipping Utility, you will support the safe and efficient movement of products and materials throughout Clearwater Paper''s Lewiston mill.
Responsibilities include:
- Learn and perform multiple jobs throughout the Shipping Department
- Operate forklifts, clamp trucks, and other material-handling equipment safely and efficiently
- Move finished products and raw materials throughout the operation
- Load and unload materials and equipment
- Assist in Shipping operations as needed
- Fill in for vacancies throughout the department and support operational needs
- Conduct routine equipment inspections and complete required check sheets
- Assist with basic maintenance and equipment care activities
- Participate in workplace safety and continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintain housekeeping standards and a clean, organized work environment
- Communicate effectively with operators, supervisors, maintenance personnel, and team members
- Follow all safety procedures and operating practices
- Maintain attendance and dependability standards required for a 24/7 manufacturing operation
Working Environment
This position is located in an active manufacturing facility. Employees should expect:
- Exposure to hot, cold, and changing weather conditions depending on work location
- Industrial noise requiring hearing protection
- Frequent walking, standing, bending, climbing, and operating equipment throughout the shift
- Working around forklifts, clamp trucks, trailers, railcars, and moving equipment
- Exposure to steam, compressed air, dust, lubrication systems, and hydraulic equipment
- Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Fast-paced production and shipping demands
Is This Job Right for You?
The individuals who are most successful in this role enjoy hands-on work, staying active throughout the day, and being part of a team that keeps the mill running safely and efficiently.
You may be a great fit for this position if you:
- Are dependable, reliable, and committed to maintaining strong attendance
- Take pride in working safely and contributing to a safety-focused culture
- Enjoy active, hands-on work rather than sitting at a desk
- Work well as part of a team while taking ownership of your responsibilities
- Have a strong work ethic and are willing to learn new skills and take on new challenges
- Enjoy physically active work and staying engaged throughout your shift
- Are comfortable operating or learning to operate industrial equipment
- Pay attention to detail and take pride in doing quality work
- Can adapt to changing priorities and support different areas of the department as needed
- Have experience in manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, paper, wood products, agriculture, construction, mining, food processing, or similar industries
- Value long-term stability, competitive benefits, and opportunities for advancement
- Are interested in building a long-term manufacturing career and increasing your earnings through training and progression opportunities
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- At least 18 years old
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to perform physically demanding work
- 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.
- Ability to work a rotating 12-hour schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Manufacturing, warehouse, shipping, logistics, distribution, or industrial experience
- Experience operating forklifts, clamp trucks, or other industrial equipment
- Experience working in a fast-paced production environment
- Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Experience working rotating shifts
- Experience in pulp and paper, wood products, food processing, agriculture, mining, or other industrial operations
Why People Stay
Many of our employees build long-term careers at Clearwater Paper because of the competitive pay, strong benefits, opportunities for advancement, and the pride that comes from producing and delivering quality products as part of a skilled manufacturing team.
If you''re dependable, hardworking, willing to learn, and looking for a stable career opportunity, we''d like to hear from you.
In order to be considered for this opportunity, applicants will be required to first complete a pre-employment assessment. The invitation for this assessment will be provided immediately after completing the application and via email. Assessments take approximately 35 minutes to complete. Please complete as soon as possible so as not to delay your consideration for this position. If you have any questions, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at Talent.Acquisition@clearwaterpaper.com.