Mill Reserve / Production Operator

Sappi; Cloquet (MN); On-site; USD 33,334 - 47,475; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of renewable resource materials in Cloquet, Minnesota is seeking a full-time Mill Reserve position. This role involves providing relief to production employees through a 12-hour rotating shift. Candidates must adhere to safety protocols, operate high-demand machinery, and work in a physically challenging environment. Experience with heavy equipment is preferred, and a high school diploma or valid driver's license is required. The position offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate machinery such as fork/clamp trucks and overhead cranes.
• Experience in a physically demanding role is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide relief to production employees.
• Operate machinery and feed raw materials into production machinery.
• Monitor production processes and inspect products for defects.

Skills

Adherence to safety rules

Cooperative teamwork

Machinery operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Heavy equipment

Job description

Sappi North America
Sappi Cloquet, established in 1898, produces high-quality graphic papers used in premium magazines, catalogs, books, direct mail and high-end print advertising for the fashion, automotive and travel industries, as well as speciality papers. Cloquet manufactures Verve, a dissolving pulp used for the textile and home goods markets. Energy saving and clean water initiatives at Cloquet have won environmental recognition, aligning with the mill's commitment to sustainability.

The purpose of the Mill Reserve position is to provide relief to production employees. This is a full-time bargaining unit position, with a starting wage of $29.33/hour offering a full benefits package. The normal schedule for this position is a 12-hour rotating shift schedule. The four on, four off schedule will include two 12 hour day shifts, followed by two 12 hour midnight shifts. The Cloquet Mill operates 24/7.

Job Requirements:

• Strict adherence to safety rules, policies, and best practices.
• Wear proper safety equipment which will include safety glasses, steel toed boots/shoes, and may require hard hat, respirator, face shield or gloves.
• Work cooperatively as a part of a team.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area.

Duties may include:

• Operate machinery such as fork/clamp trucks, overhead cranes, and other heavy equipment.
• Feed raw materials into production machinery.
• Monitor the production process, to include frequent computer use with multiple screens.
• Inspect finished products for defects to ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain logs and records.
• Perform minor maintenance activities.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged exposure to noise, heat, dust and dirt.
• Working around and with heavy, fast moving equipment and chemicals.
• Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the entire body. This will include climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, carrying, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing/pulling, squatting, and stooping.

Preferred Experience and Licenses:

• State Boiler License highly preferred, or ability to obtain licensure.
• Experience safely using forklifts or other heavy equipment preferred.
• Experience working in a physically demanding role and/or in an industrial manufacturing/paper mill setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A valid drivers license is required.

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.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi isa leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.