Pulp Technician

Job summary

Performs the operation of all equipment and manual and automatic processes on the site to meet production and all goal areas for the facility on a day-to-day basis. Level will be determined by skill & ability. Position could be straight day or straight night shift position, depending on availability.

Summary of essential job functions

• Sustains knowledge, skills and abilities required for equipment and processes assigned.
• At least one of the technicians on site at all times will be fully capable of operating the facility from the DCS control system. All may eventually require this skill during tenure. Quality and production are managed, and schedules met.
• Field operates and troubleshoots one or more as assigned of the material handling, pulp process, evaporator, recovery, utilities, thermoforming, packaging, and warehouse areas.
• Receives material into the warehouse and ships final production managing costs/usages.
• Controls site safety, security and plans with maintenance work, contractors, and plant visitors. Controls environmental discharges and good manufacturing practices.
• Performs less extensive preventive maintenance of the equipment and facility.
• Tests and maintains knowledge of the processes, production, and equipment skills.
• Works as part of the team, communicates well with personnel at all organizational levels in a professional manner, and maintains a respectful work environment.
• Availability to work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Operates, checks, and monitors related utilities for the operation.
• Operate and troubleshoot the process control systems.
• At times may receive material into the warehouse and ship final production managing quality, costs and usages and utilizes computer systems for inventory and shipping as required.
• Prepares orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes and pallets and wrapping; placing orders in delivery area.
• Maintains inventory controls by collecting stock location orders, printing request, recording amounts of materials or items received or distributed through a computer. May also assist in counting of physical inventory.
• Wear the proper safety equipment and participate in quality and safety audits.

Minimum requirements

• Knowledge of plant safety, environment and good manufacturing practices
• Good understanding of process control and/or excellent mechanical aptitude
• High school education with above average math & communication skills

In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site and willing to take a drug test and submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process.

Experience Required

5 years plant manufacturing or similar experience or equivalent demonstration. Experience should include liquid and dry unit operations such as pumps, heat exchangers, reactors, evaporation, material handling, and etc. Chemical processing or robotics is desired. Pulp & Paper experience is a plus.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to talk and/or listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to grasp, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, to reach with hands and arms, climb ladders and stairs up to 80 feet, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch and push or pull on objects. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. This position will require the use of safety equipment and clothing, including eye and hearing protection, hard hats, and respiratory protection and safety shoes. Where noise levels exceed allowable limits, hearing protection is required and provided.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.