Paper Mill Process Technician

Irving Tissue; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Wellness Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Product Purchase Program

Training & Development

Growth opportunities

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Irving Tissue is seeking a Process Tech to operate stock, water, broke and chemical systems on the tissue machine. The role emphasizes safety, compliance with codes and safety standards, and close adherence to quality data while maintaining daily mill operations.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or GED and prefer candidates with paper mill experience, strong communication, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School or GED equivalent.
• Preferred: 5 years Paper Mill Experience.
• Good written and verbal communication skills preferred.
• High attention to detail required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate stock, water, broke and chemical systems on the tissue machine.
• Work safely and follow site safety practices and procedures.
• Review daily quality data and act to return to standards within 24 hours.
• Assist in training Paper Mill employees.
• Maintain daily operations and production logs; plan improvements and outages.

Skills

Safety mindset

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Paper Mill Operations Leader, the Process Tech is responsible for the operation of the stock, water, broke and chemical systems on the tissue machine. The Process Tech is responsible for operating within compliance with regional codes and safety standards.

Reporting to the Paper Mill Operations Leader, the Process Tech is responsible for the operation of the stock, water, broke and chemical systems on the tissue machine. The Process Tech is responsible for operating within compliance with regional codes and safety standards.

What We Offer

Irving Tissue is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective 1 st of the month following start date
• 401K with 5% company match eligible on the 1 st of the month 30 days following your start date
• Health & Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Product Purchase Program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Relocation costs (if applicable)
• This position is 100% onsite. Remote work is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Must be safety conscience and able to communicate the commitment to working safe at all times
• Must Follow the department and the site safe work practices, rules and procedures.
• Review daily quality data to make sure the mill is meeting the established standards. When test data or sheet appearance is out of standard develop plan to get back to standard within 24 hours
• Assist in training Paper Mill employees
• Maintain the Daily Operations of the Paper Mill and Pulp Prep. Including: Reviewing logbook documentation, centerlines, test data, sheet break data, daily down time and daily production. Put plans in place to correct out of standard situations Assist in optimizing all systems and processes to help deliver the expected results Assist in trial plan development for all PP and PM trials. Brand change standard work development. Daily rounds are completed to make sure the equipment is running properly
• Maintenance Days and Outage Planning. Assist in Developing the operations work plan for all maintenance days and short downs. Assist in developing the operations work plan for the paper mill annual outages. Assist in Coordinating all lock outs for all maintenance days and short downs. Plan and execute small projects. Assist in developing time-based model work orders for all operations maintenance work. Assist in startups and shutdowns
• Attend all Paper Mill and site meetings as required.

Qualifications

Minimum: High School or GED equivalent is required

Preferred: 5 years Paper Mill Experience

Computer Systems Aptitude And PC Skills Are Preferred

Good written and verbal communication skills are preferred

High attention to detail is required

Experience In a Manufacturing Environment Is Preferred

ABOUT US

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

At Irving Tissue, we know the key to success is our people.

We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products – including national brands Royale in Canada and Scotties in the US – and private label.

We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers.

Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the Irving Forest Supply Chain, which includes Irving Tissue, was declared carbon neutral for the first time in 2020 and each full year since.