Shipping Utility

Where you will work

The Lewiston mill is the largest of Clearwater Paper's facilities, producing paperboard and boasting over 700 talented employees. Approximately two hours away from Clearwater Paper's headquarters in Spokane, Washington, the Lewiston paper mill is a key component in Clearwater Paper's business strategy.

Located on the border of Idaho and Washington, Lewiston provides a host of opportunities for those who love the outdoors including fishing, boating, camping, and skiing. There are several social and civic opportunities to participate in including Boys & Girls Club, Twin County United Way, Lewis Clark Partners Habitat for Humanity, and more. Clearwater Paper values involvement with the community and the partnerships created as a result.

Lewiston is in close proximity to the University of Idaho, Washington State University, and Lewis-Clark State College, as well as several strong K-12 school districts.

The Utility is a position in the Shipping area of the Lewiston mill. In this entry‑level role, the Utility is responsible for a variety of tasks including movement of product between lines of operation and loading/unloading of materials.

• Operate forklift/clamp truck in a safe and efficient manner, following all workplace safety guidelines
• Assist in all areas of the designated department (Shipping)
• Fill in as needed due to time off vacancies
• Move material and load equipment
• Conduct minor maintenance activities
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment in areas of responsibility based on preventative maintenance routes/check sheets/frequencies
• Attend and apply training provided by the Company, both job and department specific
• Hold self and others to high level of safety standards, ensuring workplace safety policies are upheld and safety rules are followed (lockout/tagout procedures, appropriate PPE, safe driving practices, etc.)
• Participate as needed in safety incidents and help investigate root cause

Maintain a clean working environment by complying with procedures and housekeeping responsibilities.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required)
• Distribution, Industrial, or Paper Manufacturing experience (preferred)
• Understand and comply with all manufacturing safety procedures including personal protective equipment (required)
• 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 the 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.
• Able to work a 12‑hour rotating shift including nights, weekends, and Holidays. Able to work overtime as needed.

Starting pay is $23.61 per hour and will increase to at least $24.86 after the successful completion of the initial 90‑day probation period. Eligible for one (1) week vacation after successful completion of 90 days.

Clearwater Paper will not offer sponsorship for employment‑based visa status (including, but not limited to, H‑1B visa status and other employment‑based non‑immigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis and must not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.