Entry Level Trainee (Quinnesec)

Billerud Finland Oy; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Dental insurance

Wellness program

Life insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Disability insurance

Retirement savings plan with company 2

Job summary

Billerud NA in Quinnesec is seeking an Entry Level Trainee to start a career in sustainable packaging. You’ll participate in a pay-for-knowledge program, rotate through shifts, and gain hands-on experience in operations while building foundational skills.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks. With benefits, health coverage, and growth opportunities, this entry position welcomes motivated individuals seeking long-term development.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 2 years continuous work experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts (days, nights, weekends, holidays).
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods of time (i.e. lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling).

Skills

HS Diploma

2+ years exp

Basic IT skills

Shift work

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Entry Level Trainee (Quinnesec)

Job description

Purpose

What if you could go to work and contribute to a sustainable future? Billerud is a leading sustainable packaging materials and paper company. We are passionate paper makers committed to providing the best solutions to our customers. It is our goal to deliver a quality product, on time. We offer competitive compensation, full benefits, opportunities for growth and advancement, and an understanding that our people make us successful.

Scope

We are seeking individuals who desire a career with us and have the capabilities to advance to top jobs in our pay-for-knowledge compensation structure. We offer competitive wages and a benefit package that includes, but is not limited to health care coverage, dental insurance, wellness program, life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, disability plans, and a retirement savings plan with company match.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• High School diploma or GED
• 2 years continuous work experience
• Basic computer skills
• Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts (days, nights, weekends, holidays)
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods of time (i.e. lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling).

Personal qualities

Preferred

• Post high school education.
• Industrial experience.
• Industry related certifications.
• Experience operating industrial equipment.
  

Application information

Billerud NA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

Why us?

At Billerud, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking team dedicated to shaping a more sustainable future. We’re committed to supporting your growth, well‑being, and long‑term success.

• Impactful Work – Contribute to meaningful sustainability initiatives.
• Career Growth – Access development programs and internal advancement opportunities.
• Education Support – Tuition reimbursement + certificate programs through partner schools.
• Competitive Compensation – Performance‑based bonus eligibility (role dependent).
• Comprehensive Benefits –
  • Multiple medical plans with virtual care options
  • Generous 401(k) offerings
  • HSA contribution match + additional preventive exam contribution
  • Dental & vision coverage
  • Company‑paid disability insurance
  • Prescription benefits
    

Our recruitment process may include interviews, recruitment test, reference checks, and alcohol & drug testing.

Do you want to help create a sustainable future through your work?

At Billerud, we are fully committed to reduce our and our customers carbon footprint by offering high-performance paper and packaging materials. We are convinced that the right solutions can be important toolsto help fight climate change. That's why we see it as our responsibility to enable the best packaging choices, for a bettertomorrow.

Our proud history in the forestry and paper industry goes back more than 150 years. Since then, we’ve grown to what we are today: a world leading company in high-performing paper and packaging materials - passionately committed to sustainability, quality, and customer value. Our materials are the basis of packaging and paper products used by millions of people around the world, 24 hours a day, all yearround.

We serve customers in more than 100 countries through our three business areas Liquid Packaging Board, Paper and Paper Board. Our nine production units are located in Sweden, USA, and Finland and we have around 5,200 employees in 16 countries. Our annual turnover is approximately SEK 40.5 billion and the share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. At Billerud we always put safety first, care for each other, and do what we say.

Our production units are surrounded by beautiful forests and rivers. Click here to see our locations.

Billerud In the world

Billerud’s sales organisation is committed to efficiently serving all of its customers around the world. Click here to find us.

Why Billerud?

We consider our employees to be our most important resource – it is thanks to them and our values that we are Billerud.

Join us in redefining sustainable packaging and drive meaningful change for a bettertomorrow.