Assembler I

Assembler I - Harbor Point

Utica, NY, United States

Job Description

SUMMARY

Catches and feeds various machines. Operates small hand or power tools. Sets Up, Assembles, fills, cleans or refurbishes, lifts, sorts and stacks wooden/corrugated/foam products such as boxes, packing crates, skids, pallets and various components or subassemblies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must successfully pass the Basic Industrial

Skills

• Test Battery.

• LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, JSA’s, work instructions, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, work orders and specification drawings.

• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to properly use a standard tape measure.

• REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• 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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment has been determined to be at a level that requires hearing protection.

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned based on production needs and/or rotation schedule.

• Assembler I

• Understanding and following instructions and completing required paperwork.

• Cleaning around work areas. Clean as you go, clean at the end of the shift.

• Ability to recognize nonconforming material such as damaged or defective items.

• Discards scrap or defective pieces of waste into scrap containers.

• Ability to read and use a standard tape measure.

• Inspection of completed work per quality standards. Log inspection to work order if required. Final inspection and tagging of product.

• Safe and Proper use of the following equipment:

• Utility Knife.

• Banding Tools.

• Manual and Electric Pallet Jack.

• Assorted glue roll coaters.

• Bostitch Hand Stitcher.

• Horton Stripper.

• Hot Glue Guns.

• Other small hand tools.

• Specific Duties include:

• Hand assembling cartons using the HMT Hot Melt Guns

• Adding/Inserting parts to a box

• Applying tape

• Hand assembling Corrugated and foam packs

• Effective rotation within jobs of same or lower level.

• Cleaning, repairing, and refurbishing crates/boxes for re-use.

• Assembler I – Harbor Point Plant (Wood Shop)

• Safe and Proper use of the following equipment:

• Cordless Drill

• Drill Presses

• Operates Jib/Bridge Cranes

• Operates the Baker De-Duster

• Specific Duties include:

• Feeding and catching materials on V-Groovers, Multi Head Re-Saw, Single Head Re-saw, Morgan Chop Saw, Gang Ripper, or similar equipment.

• Cleaning, repairing, and refurbishing crates/boxes for re-use.

• Hand assembling “one-person” cartons/products with the use of hot melt guns

• “One-person” cartons by definition are cartons that are of a size and weight that they can be lifted, stacked, or assembled by a single person. This typically includes:

• Foam Products

• Corrugated Die cuts and build ups

• Set Up Corrugated Boxes

• Plastic Cases

• Others of similar weight or construction

• About Us

• The

Benefits

You Will Enjoy:

• International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

The Career You Will Build:

• Leadership training, promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:

• We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

• International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

• International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.

• International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] or (877) 973-3919.