General Production - Somerset Mill

Sappi; Skowhegan (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Sappi's Somerset Mill in Skowhegan, Maine is accepting applications for full-time hourly general production positions. The starting hourly rate is $29.55, with comprehensive healthcare, pension, and paid vacation.

Successful candidates will work 12-hour shifts rotating days and nights (3 days on, 3 days off) and gain exposure to multiple mill areas; a high school diploma and good work history are required. Applicants must apply online only; salary is determined by job value, market forces,

Qualifications

• High school diploma and good work history required.
• Experience with physically demanding work, military, post-secondary education, or recent job tenure will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Expose to high/low temperatures, noise, odors, dust, and chemicals.
• Operate overhead crane/hoist and around industrial equipment.
• Operate powered industrial trucks (forklifts, roll clamps) and heavy equipment.
• Perform product sampling/testing of chemicals, hazardous and non-hazardous.
• Work in confined spaces as required.

Skills

Safety in manufacturing

Problem solving

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Somerset Mill located in Skowhegan, Maine is currently in the process of accepting applications for full-time hourly general production positions.

Sappi offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to a starting hourly rate of $29.55, comprehensive healthcare, pension, and paid vacation. Successful candidates can expect to work full-time, 12-hour shifts, rotating between days and nights, 3 days/nights on then 3 days/nights off, as well as be exposed to several areas of the mill and experience schedule changes until permanent within a department.

Qualifications

• We are looking for individuals who can work safely in a manufacturing team environment, problem solve, communicate effectively, and preform a multitude of job functions.
• We require a high school diploma and good work history. Experience with physical demanding work, military, post-secondary education, and recent job tenure will be considered.

Job Duties / Work Environment can consist of but are not limited to:

• Exposure to high/low temperatures, noise, odors, dust, and chemicals
• Shoveling, sweeping, pushing, pulling, overhead work, lifting, handing high pressure hoses, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, squatting, and/or standing for long periods, etc.
• Overhead crane and hoist operations
• Working around industrial equipment
• Operation of powered industrial trucks such as fork trucks, roll clamps, and heavy equipment such as dump trucks and loaders
• Product sampling/testing of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals
• Confined space entry

Please note: We will not be accepting applications or resumes any other way than through the online application process.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.