Product Unit Operator

About the role

Product Unit Operators create value by safely operating production machines to meet or exceed the mill’s production and quality goals. Work is performed in a sometimes hot, cold, humid, noisy, industrial environment, and around dust, oil, grease, chemicals, and other substances. The Product Unit Operator will work twelve hour rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays, and required overtime as needed. The rotation is 4 days, 7 off, 4 nights, 3 off, 3 days, 1 off, 3 nights and 3 off (5:00 am to 5:00 pm days and 5:00 pm to 5:00 am nights).

Pay

$24.61 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot the equipment within the scope of operations for the Pulp Machine
• Progress through multiple skill levels in a timely manner to develop knowledge of all the operating systems in the Pulp Machine
• Perform equipment cleanup and operator basic care to include minor maintenance tasks
• Monitor process variables to maintain efficient Pulp Machine operations and meet department quality, cost, and production goals
• Work twelve hour rotating shifts and will be a member of Fire and Rescue Team if assigned
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations to include wearing required safety equipment
• Attend and complete mandatory and ongoing trainings
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, pushing and/or pulling

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate degree in Process Operations or Electrical/Instrumentation OR two years or more of experience in a farming, carpentry construction, warehouse, military, production, or manufacturing environment
• Experience using a computer, tablet or smart device

Qualifications

• Pulp/paper machine experience
• Experience with completing safe work permits (hot work, line breaking) and executing lockout activities (isolation, draining, deenergizing)
• Industrial lift truck certification
• Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Process Operations or Engineering

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement
• Paid vacation/time off
• Educational assistance
• May include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance