Environmental Engineering Coordinator

Smurfit-Westrock; Cottonton (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Alabama is seeking a Laboratory Technician to collect mill samples and perform a range of lab tests, including BOD, pH, TSS, fiber loss, moisture analysis, and more. You will maintain logs, enter data, and participate in ISO training and environmental compliance.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, basic math and computer skills, and the ability to work in a hot, dusty paper mill environment. Some weekend/holiday flexibility is required.

Qualifications

• Must read, understand and follow detailed laboratory procedures.
• Must be able to perform simple calculations.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day collection of mill samples.
• Set up and perform lab tests (e.g., BOD, pH, TSS, fiber loss, moisture).
• Maintain logs and records for tests.
• Enter lab data and generate reports.
• Participate in ISO training/audit processes.
• Handle regulatory NPDES and drinking water sampling and analysis.
• Maintain lab equipment and order lab supplies.
• Maintain and update laboratory SOPs.
• Promote and participate in the safety program.
• Ensure laboratory work meets customer expectations.
• Work to improve equipment and processes in the lab.
• Follow environmental policies of SWR, Alabama and Federal laws.

Skills

Lab procedures

Basic math

Excel

Word

Reading comprehension

Communication

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

When you join Smurfit Westrock, you will be joining a team that creates sustainable paper and packaging solutions that help move the world forward. In this role, you will [insert high-level purpose of role]. You will work closely with [key stakeholders/teams] and play an important role in [business impact, customer impact, operational impact, etc.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Responsible for day-to-day collection of mill samples.
• Set up and perform a variety of lab tests including but not limited to BOD, pH, total suspended solids, fiber loss, consistencies, volatile solids, ammonia, phosphate and moisture analysis.
• Maintain necessary logbooks and records associated with tests.
• Responsible for accurately entering lab data and generating reports.
• Responsible for actively participating in the ISO training/audit process.
• Responsible for regulatory NPDES and drinking water sampling and analysis.
• Responsible for maintaining all lab equipment and ordering supplies for the lab.
• Responsible for maintaining and updating laboratory SOP’s.
• Actively promotes and participates in all elements of the safety program.
• Ensures that laboratory quality of work meets customers’ expectations.
• Work to continue to improve the laboratory area equipment and processes.
• Understand and abide by environmental policies established by SWR, the state of Alabama and Federal environmental laws.

What You Need to Succeed

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be able to read, understand, and follow detailed laboratory procedures.
• Must be able to perform simple calculations.
• Basic computer skills including use of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word are required.
• Physical ability to operate in paper mill environment, including light to moderate lifting, walking and climbing, have correctable vision, and ability to work in a hot, humid, and dusty environment.
• Must have a driver’s license.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with others.
• Available, as needed, outside of normal working hours if department or mill issues arise. Frequent weekend work is required as well as occasional Holiday work.

Preferred Qualifications

• A college degree is strongly recommended or a minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience.
• Experience in pulp and paper or manufacture setting is preferred.
• Experience with relevant systems, tools, equipment, or methodologies
• Leadership, project management, or continuous improvement experience

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.