Machine Operator - Paper Mill

Paper Machine Operator

Want to be part of a growing, safety focused, team oriented environment? This is the opportunity for you!

About the Role

As a Paper Machine Operator you will start your career learning the support skills of the Winding/Slitting/Finishing end of a large Paper Machine process as part of a team of four or five operators. You will fill in for 4th hand positions and 3rd hand positions during vacations, absences, etc. and will assist with other mill support tasks.

We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk.

What You Will Do

• Work within Essity safety standards to support the efficient operation of the rewinder/slitting end of the Tissue manufacturing process.

• Watch the process and if necessary perform routine maintenance, housekeeping, and resupply of materials necessary for roll prep and shipping.

• Deliver finished rolls of paper to awaiting trailers, load trailers, and enter necessary roll weight data into integrated materials management system.

• Support Essity Continuous Improvement Systems.

• Consult with Team Leader or skilled operators if required.

• Order and prepare raw materials / or products for palletising and install them on the machine according to Standard Operating Procedures

• Maintain an adequate communication with previous and next shift as well as with other persons involved in running the machine

• Maintain an optimal housekeeping situation

• Support others in operating activities Secure the quality level of the products by regular checking against the product specification rejecting or blocking if necessary

• Complete all required documentation and data files during production

Who You Are

• High School Diploma or equivalent (proof required)

• Age 18 or over

• One (1) year of previous Manufacturing or Forklift Experience preferred.

• Safety focused, self starter ready to contribute!

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

$24.65/hour Starting based wage with minimum $3.08 increase as soon as 4 weeks after initial training.

Competitive benefits package, 1.5x Rate pay for any hours over 8 in a day, and 2x pay for Sunday.

7 day, 8 hour rotating southern swing shift and varying day-off combinations between rotations as part of normal coverage.

Collaborative and Caring Culture | Empowerment & Engaged People | Work with Impact and A Powerful Purpose | Individual Learning & Career Growth | Health & Safety Priority | Sustainable Value Together| Innovation| Sustainable Working Life | Total Reward

Additional Information

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact EssityHRNorthAmerica@essity.com

Together, we are improving lives, every day

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.