Process Support - Probation

Job Description

Job Description

Little Rapids Corporation (LRC) is looking for Process Support operators at our plant in Shawano, WI! What do we have to offer?

• $0 premium health insurance plan & company HSA Contribution!
• 5% 401k Match!
• +$1.00 per hour night shift premium on top of regular rate, double time pay on Sundays! 
• Earn $60,000+ in your first year!
• On-site access to athletic trainer!

LRC has two divisions, Graham Professional, converting paper products for the medical and beauty industries, and Rapids Paper + Packaging, uniting Shawano Specialty Papers and Nexxa – Print Division under a single brand. Rapids Paper + Packaging brings together specialty paper, flexible packaging, advanced printing, and fuctional coating technologies.

Work Location & Schedule

Location: W7575 Poplar Road Shawano, WI 54166

Schedule: 12-hour 2-2-3 rotating swing shift schedule

Basic Objective Statement:

Process Support in our specialty paper mill requires individuals to perform duties assigned in the manufacturing process to meet the established expectations of safety, quality, production efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Safety Philosophy:

Little Rapids Corporation will manufacture products in a manner that respects the safety and health of our associates, the environment, and the communities in which we operate.  We believe that every associate plays critical role in creating a safe work environment by exhibiting personal safe behaviors.  To be successful as a company, we will have exemplary safety performance.

Principal Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Operate multiple work centers, roles, responsibilities and departments
• Ensure safe work environment
• Complete and maintain production records (manually and with computer system)
• Manufacture quality finished products that meets specification
• Perform manufacturing, packaging and shipping of customer orders
• Participate in all functions associated with the operation of papermaking equipment.
• Perform set-ups and changeovers on machines as required.
• Perform machine clean-ups as required. 
• Maintain a clean, organized environment.
• Identify critical issues and respond appropriately
• Assist in resolutions as needed
• Attend and participate in meetings and training sessions
• Willingness and flexibility to work a variety of shifts that involve all days and times of the week as needed.
• Support and participate in continuous improvement efforts
• All other assignments as assigned by management.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.

Experience/Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent.

• Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment is preferred.

Key Functional Competencies:

• Basic computer skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language 
• Effectively communicate with others
• Follow and support established Mill policies and rules

Key Performance Competencies:

• Ability to work 12 hour rotating shift weekends and holidays when scheduled.

• Accomplishment of job responsibilities on a continual and timely basis
• Regular attendance at work is required.
• Ability to work during the week or on weekends is required.

Physical Requirements:

The ability to work in a normal manufacturing environment to include:  sitting, standing, or walking for long periods of time; climbing stairs; operating various standard office equipment; carrying paper documents/files; reaching; bending; crawling; speaking on the telephone; wearing required personal protection gear (i.e. hearing, eye and foot protection); tolerating loud noise (maximum of 95 dB); tolerating extreme heat, cold and dusty environment.

EOE including disability/veteran