Where you will work

The Elwood facility produces bathroom tissue, household paper towels, facial tissue, and napkins for major retail outlets throughout the United States. The Clearwater Paper facility sits on 14 acres and boasts over 200 talented employees. The manufacturing process at Elwood is highly automated with 9 converting lines utilizing slitters, rewinders, wrappers, and a variety of laser guided vehicles. Clearwater Paper employees in Elwood are proud to manufacture a high-quality product for an essential industry.

The Village of Elwood is a quaint and vibrant community in the heart of Will County, one of the fastest growing areas in the Midwest United States. Elwood offers plenty of opportunity for outdoor activities including the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie nature reserve, the Wesley Township Elwood Children's Garden, and the Illinois and Michigan Canal Trail. Elwood is located roughly 5 miles south of Joliet which offers local landmarks such as the Rialto Square Theatre, the Joliet Area Historical Museum, Chicagoland Speedway, and the Route 66 Raceway. Just 40 miles south of Chicago, residents are not far from experiencing all that Chicago has to offer. Elwood also offers a variety of opportunities for social service including Big Brothers Big Sisters, Veterans Housing & Employment Assistance, Northern Illinois Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity, and the United Way. Clearwater Paper values involvement with the community and the partnerships created as a result. Elwood is proud of its local schools including Elwood Community School, Three Rivers School, Joliet Township High School, Joliet Junior College, University of St. Francis, and Lewis University.

What you will do

Operational and Quality Control

• Works with Shift Managers, Business Unit Leaders (BULs), Technical Resource Trainers, and Department Managers to develop and implement training plans
• Support the Maintenance and Warehouse teams as needed
• Acts as a technical writer for all training documentation
• Schedules and coordinates skills testing for all Qualification Card levels
• Responsible for DES administration including tests, editing information, and acting as liaison with corporate training
• Teaches new hire orientation including Total Product Management (TPM), Qualification Cards, etc.
• Maintains all training files and documentation in accordance with the document retention policy including SOP additions and changes
• Responsible for Microsoft Access database

Safety and Housekeeping

• Hold self and others to a high level of safety standards, ensuring workplace safety policies are upheld and safety rules are followed (lockout/tagout procedures, appropriate PPE)
• Participate as needed in safety incidents and help investigate the root cause

Core Values and Attributes

Commitment is our Cornerstone: Safety First, Do as You Say, Improve Always
For example - Hold self and others to a high level of safety standard. Prioritize and execute on daily tasks.
Look for opportunities to improve with a continuous learning mindset.

Collaboration Makes a Stronger Team: Foster Diversity, Solve Problems Together, Build Trust
For example - Recognize and appreciate each other's differences. Work effectively with team members across departments.

Communication Builds Bridges: Listen to Understand, Speak with Candor and Respect, Include Others
For example - How a high level of respect and inclusiveness for team members.

Courage in Action: Challenge the Status Quo, Break Down Barriers, Debate, Decide, and Go
For example - Show a willingness to tactfully speak up. Focus on continuous improvement.

Character Matters: Never Stop Caring, Lead with Integrity, Own It
For example - Work with a high level of motivation. Act with integrity in every situation. Adapt and shift as priorities do.

What you will need

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Industry-specific (paper manufacturing) experience preferred
• Internal candidates must have successfully completed Level 3 Qualification
• Strong communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively between departments and with all levels of staff
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to changing conditions
• Capable of creating quality work while meeting deadlines
• Self-motivated, energetic, and able to drive for results with minimal supervision
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, ParcView, and JDE systems
• Able to work in both an office environment and on the production floor, following all safety procedures
• Able to work in a physically demanding environment including temperature extremes, loud noise, avoiding slipping, tripping, and falling hazards
• Able to wear and comply with all personal protective equipment (eye and ear protection, steel-toed shoes, face masks, etc.)

Interested in learning more about career opportunities at Elwood, Illinois? Click here to learn more.