Pulper Helper - 3rd Shift

Lydall; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Alkegen is seeking a Pulper Helper in Rochester, NH to support Pulper Room operations, material prep, and wastewater activities. You will follow SOPs, monitor equipment, and prepare pulper loads while maintaining safe, compliant practices.

Responsibilities include equipment status handovers, chemical level checks, and performing required inspections. Ideal candidates work well independently, with reliable teamwork and a strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret and perform activities according to procedure.
• Meet with relief for turn-over communications regarding equipment status.
• Verify chemical levels during the shift and change totes/drums as required.
• Maintain and monitor wastewater treatment equipment operations.
• Empty hoppers from the clarifier and screw press system.
• Complete a forklift pre-operation inspection.
• Raw material preparation.
• Ensure minimum pulper loads are ready and staged for each batch.
• Operate mobile equipment safely (forklift, sweepers, power washers, scissor lift).
• Adhere to all safety policies and work extended hours when required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Independent thinker

Interpersonal communication

Read and comprehend instructions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Operate forklift

Industrial operations experience

Job description

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

Responsibilities:

Key job task include: coordinating raw material supply to the Pulper Room process by following configuration documents, weighing, loading, and mixing raw materials according to standard operating procedures. He/she should become familiar with the operation of the distributed control system for the work area. The Pulper Helper position is guided by the Pulper Operator who is responsible for Pulper Room, wastewater treatment operations, and raw materials.

Every Alkegen employee is expected to conduct him/herself in a professional manner, acting respectfully, as well as responsibly in all matters related to this job function. Each employee contributes to the success of the organization by consistently demonstrating safe work practices, quality workmanship and teamwork while adhering to company policies and procedures.

• Read, interpret and perform the following job activities according to procedure:
• Meet with relief for turn-over communications regarding equipment status and run conditions
• Verify chemical levels during the shift and change totes/drums as required
• Maintain and continuously monitor wastewater treatment equipment operations
• Empty hoppers from the clarifier and screw press system
• Complete a forklift pre-operation inspection
• Raw Material Preparation
• Ensure a minimum of (1) pulper load for the next batch is ready to go at all times
• Ensure a minimum of (2) pulper loads have been prepared and staged at all times
• Only open what is required to complete the scheduled run - stretch wrap any remaining material and return to the raw material warehouse
• Breakdown and load cardboard into recycle stand, band and remove once "Full" mark is reached
• The Pulper Helper must perform confined space entry procedures as an entrant and an attendant during the course of their duties.
• Ensure all equipment and floors areas are cleaned (washed downs, swept and waste removed)
• Properly completes all other job duties, document reporting, training or temporary assignments as required.
• Able to safely and competently operate mobile equipment such as forklift, sweepers, power washers, and scissor lift
• Must adhere to all company and location policies and safety rules
• Must be able to work extended hours when required
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions

Qualifications/Experience Preferred:

• Operate a forklift
• Attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Progressive experience in an industrial operations environment
• Professional interpersonal communication skills
• Must be able to work with limited direction and use independent thinking
• Possess a sense of urgency and self-motivation; ability to work independently

Alkegen is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion throughout the organization. We recognize that we can learn better together with a diverse team of employees and that our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents not only part of our culture, but our reputation.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.

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