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Hollingsworth & Vose; Hawkinsville (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollingsworth & Vose in Hawkinsville, GA seeks a PM72 Finisher responsible for safely handling, inspecting, labeling, and preparing finished rolls for shipment. The role ensures all rolls meet quality standards, maintains accurate documentation, and supports efficient finishing operations and material flow.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, experience with processing machinery, and knowledge of papermaking.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred and/or prior training on Pulp and Paper.
• Operating and monitoring machinery.
• Knowledge of papermaking process.
• Ability to establish good working relationships.
• Computer knowledge.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Lean Manufacturing Concepts preferable.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures including PPE use, hazard recognition, LOTO, and safe handling of rolls, materials, and finishing equipment.
• Recognize and safely perform high-risk tasks such as startup, cleaning, adjustments, and jam clearing while following proper controls and supervision requirements.
• Operate finishing systems and computers to manage production orders, labeling, and workflow through the TIPS/barcode system.
• Print, verify, and apply correct product labels, including small labels and master labels, ensuring accuracy and traceability.
• Inspect finished rolls and pallets for defects, damage, proper stacking, and overall product condition prior to shipment.
• Ensure all materials are correctly identified, tagged, and documented to maintain traceability and compliance with customer specifications.
• Maintain consistent product quality by identifying defects, recognizing trends, and taking corrective action before shipment.
• Apply cover sheets and complete required documentation to ensure proper product protection and order accuracy.
• Organize rolls and materials to support efficient workflow, safe handling, and shipment readiness.
• Use measuring tools such as tape measures to verify product dimensions and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Coordinate with upstream and downstream operations to maintain production flow and meet delivery requirements.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, communicate effectively with team members, and support continuous improvement in safety and quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Lean Manufacturing Concepts

Computer knowledge

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

H&V is a global leader in filtration and energy storage solutions. Our advanced materials are used in nearly every industry and touch every aspect of modern life. Wherever you work, live or travel, chances are an H&V solution is close by, contributing to a cleaner, healthier, more sustainable world. H&V serves the world from 13 strategically located facilities. Our footprint in the Americas, Europe and Asia lets us meet the unique requirements of global and regional customers efficiently, accurately and cost effectively, while capturing supply chain efficiencies. These advantages help make H&V a valuable partner and a true worldwide leader. Our success comes from our ability to adapt, our values and the people of H&V. We act with integrity, and we treat customers, partners and each other with dignity and respect. We live these values every day and could not have prospered for more than 200 years without them.

Position Summary

The PM72 Finisher is responsible for safely handling, inspecting, labeling, and preparing finished product for shipment. This role ensures all rolls meet quality and customer specifications, maintains accurate documentation, and supports smooth finishing operations and material flow.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures including PPE use, hazard recognition, LOTO, and safe handling of rolls, materials, and finishing equipment.
• Recognize and safely perform high-risk tasks such as startup, cleaning, adjustments, and jam clearing while following proper controls and supervision requirements.
• Operate finishing systems and computers to manage production orders, labeling, and workflow through the TIPS/barcode system.
• Print, verify, and apply correct product labels, including small labels and master labels, ensuring accuracy and traceability.
• Inspect finished rolls and pallets for defects, damage, proper stacking, and overall product condition prior to shipment.
• Ensure all materials are correctly identified, tagged, and documented to maintain traceability and compliance with customer specifications.
• Maintain consistent product quality by identifying defects, recognizing trends, and taking corrective action before shipment.
• Apply cover sheets and complete required documentation to ensure proper product protection and order accuracy.
• Organize rolls and materials to support efficient workflow, safe handling, and shipment readiness.
• Use measuring tools such as tape measures to verify product dimensions and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Coordinate with upstream and downstream operations to maintain production flow and meet delivery requirements.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, communicate effectively with team members, and support continuous improvement in safety and quality.

Required Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred and/or prior training on Pulp and Paper.
• Operating and monitoring machinery.
• Knowledge of papermaking process.
• Ability to establish good working relationships.
• Computer knowledge.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Lean Manufacturing Concepts preferable.

Physical Requirments & Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Hearing protection is required in specific areas.

Pay Transparency Range: 14.75 - 16.25 USD Annually/Hourly

Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.