Mill Trainee (Escanaba)

Billerud; Escanaba (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Certificate programs

Bonus eligibility

Medical plans

401(k)

Dental & vision

Job summary

Billerud invites you to apply for the Mill Trainee position at the Escanaba, Michigan facility. This role offers hands-on learning in a fast-paced mill environment with rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to keep the mill running 24/7.

Starting wage is $29.37 per hour with growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and tuition or education support. Candidates must be 18+, have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and be willing to undergo

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum age 18.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Willing to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Pre-employment testing and assessments required.
• Minimum two years of continuous work experience.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Valid driver's license

Minimum age 18

Ability to work rotating 12-hour shift

Pre-employment testing

Work experience (2+ years)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Mill Trainee (Escanaba)

Job description

Billerud is now accepting applications for upcoming Mill Trainee opportunities at our Escanaba, Michigan facility. This is your chance to start a long-term, growth-focused career in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment—where your potential, drive, and commitment truly matter.

We’re looking for individuals who are eager to learn, ready to work, and motivated to build a future with us. If you're someone who thrives on hands-on work, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to be part of a team that keeps the mill running 24/7, we want to meet you.

Qualifications

What to Expect

• Newly hired employees will join United Steelworkers Local 21 after 30 days of employment.
• The mill runs around the clock—so you'll need to be able and willing to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime when needed.

Important Notes

• In-person applications are not accepted.
• All communication throughout the hiring process will be conducted via email.
• Candidates may be referred to Michigan Job Works for required testing.
• Final steps include an interview.

If you're ready to build a rewarding career with a company that invests in your growth—and earn a competitive starting wage of $29.37/hour, we encourage you to apply!

Personal qualities

Required Skills:

• Minimum age of 18
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts (days, nights, weekends, holidays) and overtime as needed
• Physically capable of performing demanding tasks for extended periods, including lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and pulling
• Successful completion of pre-employment testing and assessments
• Minimum of two (2) years of current, continuous work experience in any field, demonstrating reliability and consistency

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, 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.

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