Maintenance Utility

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Pay Rate:

$19.73/hour (+ $0.35/hour shift premium for hours worked between 3pm-11pm and $0.25/hour shift premium for hours worked between 11pm-7am)

Retention Bonus:

$500 after 1 year of employment

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time (3pm-11pm – Monday-Friday)

Physical Location:

Charlotte Retail – 3700 Display Drive, Charlotte, NC 28273

The Job You Will Perform:

• Hanging and/or mounting of safety signage. 
• Painting as needed; other housekeeping duties as assigned. 
• Completes industrial hygiene functions as directed. (Minor Plumbing Repairs)
• Participate in weekly safety meetings. 
• Operate forklifts and Aerial lifts of various types. (Boom and Scissor Lifts)
• Use hand tools and power tools.
• Maintain yearly Machine Safety Qualification on all equipment used on the Warehouse floor.
• Safely replace all Machine operating supplies such as Baler Wire, Machine Tape and Strapping
• Perform all Machine Specific Low Hazard repairs (Cleanings, PMs, Adjustments and Part Replacements)
• Help build/repair/update fixturing for production lines.

• Daily forklift battery changing and charging; operating and maintaining of multi-shifter battery handling system, maintaining battery charging area, creation and retention of records. 
• Completion of weekly and monthly inspections as assigned

• Must be of reasonable mind and understanding to safely accept and complete job assignments and take direction
• Must complete a minimum of one Safe Work Observation each month and focus on At Risk Behaviors.
• Wear safety glasses, safety vest at all times and proper PPE gloves when dealing with wooden pallets, cutting of straps and handling corrugated materials.
• Maintain the cleanliness of assigned work areas
• Follow all site wide GMP policies.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• A “Safety First” mindset.
• Ability to create and keep records, assist with training, follow procedures, and climb ladders.
• Have the ability to complete training on first aid or other similar topics as required.
• Must follow all safety rules and procedures; watch out for safety of self and others at all times; always follow lock out and tag out procedures; always use personal protective equipment.  
• Must possess a valid powered industrial operator’s permit or obtain one through training.
• Must be able to complete, pass, and maintain all forklift certification requirements, as well as demonstrate knowledge and proven use of forklift safety and operational rules and regulations.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week and overtime as necessary.
• Ability to lift 1-30lbs on a daily basis and up to 50lbs on an infrequent basis
• Ability to get on and off of forklifts
• Good safety and attendance record
• Constant standing, walking, and sitting; frequent twisting, bending, and lifting from the ground; occasional reaching and crouching. 
• A comprehension level to add and subtract all units of measure, to read and copy figures, or count and record figures.
• Comprehension to apply common sense understanding, to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to communicate effectively.

CANDIDATES MUST BE ABLE TO PASS ENTRY LEVEL MATH, READING, & MECHANICAL APTITUDE TEST, PASS DRUG SCREEN, HEALTH ASSESSMENT, & BACKGROUND CHECK

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

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 reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Charlotte  NC  28273-4133