Production Worker

Hollingsworth and Vose (H&V) is an exciting, family owned businesses providing advanced materials to the filtration and battery markets – we help provide clean air, clean water and clean energy around the world. With over 2,000 employees, operation in 6 countries and serving customers across the globe, H&V is a market leader and innovator with an incredible record of accomplishment.

PRODUCTION WORKERS

SUMMARY:

The Production Worker is an entry level, production position in our West Groton, MA paper manufacturing plant. Production Workers operate, assist, support paper machine operations, and trained in the position above. This involves working with high speed, continuous process equipment and forklift operation. Once trained, the employees will assigned to an entry-level position or Utility position. Upon successful completion of a 90-day probationary period, they will become members of the USW Local 0880 bargaining unit.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Responsible for supporting the safe and efficient operation of the Paper Machine and rewinder, assisting in materials movement, labeling and packaging, collecting and removing broke/scrap materials, performing cleaning and housekeeping tasks in the general Mill area and other tasks as assigned by crew leaders and Supervision.

· General knowledge of safe practices and safe performance of all duties, including proper use of PPE, proper operation of fork trucks and attachments, strict adherence to all safe practices and guidelines and general safe conduct at all times in the Mill.

· And other related duties as assigned or required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· High School diploma or GED preferred.

· Work experience in an industrial environment preferred. Paper Mill experience a plus.

· Computer skills and able to conduct work tasks on computer systems are preferred.

· Successful candidates will be team players with good communication skills (English), good math and mechanical skills, safe working records, and the ability to work effectively with others.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENT:

Candidates must be able to perform typical physical aspects of the job, including standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), sitting, bending, reaching.

· Ability to use PPE as required to perform work safely

· Acceptable hearing and eyesight required.

· Requires working 12-hour shifts rotating shifts including alternating weekends.

· Position involves working in Mill and Warehouse environments.