Shipping & Receiving Operator

US641 Valmet, Inc.; Dean Acres (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Company-funded pension

Job summary

Valmet is seeking a self-driven Utility Operator in Columbus, MS to perform mechanical tasks in a manufacturing setting. Responsibilities include operating autoclaves, preparing rolls, moving materials, and performing minor repairs while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, mechanical aptitude, ability to lift 25–50 lbs, and willingness to follow safety procedures. Background checks and pre-employment screenings may apply.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to follow instructions.
• Able to wear respirator and safety gear.
• Capable lifting 25–50 lbs.
• Demonstrated effective customer service with vendors and internal customers.

Responsibilities

• Blast and prepare rolls for autoclave and operate autoclaves.
• Perform minor repairs and adjustments to autoclaves.
• Move raw materials and load machines; operate forklift as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area and equipment, following safety policies.
• Follow safety and environmental policies and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Safety-minded

Team oriented

Education

High School / GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Measuring instruments

Respirator safety equipment

Job description

Are you a self-driven professional who excels at performing various mechanical tasks in a manufacturing environment? Deciding on a new career within Valmet can be an exciting prospect. Every day there are teams of Valmet employees around the world who share the feeling of achieving something great – that feeling when everything works together. Apply your expertise in new ways to continue on the path of growth as a Utility Operator in Columbus, MS.

Job Duties and responsibilities:

• Blasting rolls, cementing rolls, preparing roll for Autoclave.
• Operating Autoclaves.
• Making minor repairs and adjustments to Autoclaves.
• Installing and removing bearings and process heads, transporting rolls.
• Loading machines.
• Moving raw material, mixing cement.
• Cleaning, removing waste materials from machines.
• Ability to operate forklift to move parts.
• Conforms to applicable specifications.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work area and equipment Always observes safety policies.
• Complete tasks while following all safety and environmental policies and procedures Performs other miscellaneous duties and/or other special projects as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• Mechanical aptitude, ability to understand, follow instructions, learn the use of all methods and practices used in vulcanization of rolls, and learn to use all measuring instruments and graphs required to check and perform job functions.
• Knowledge of specifications within job functions.
• Capable wearing and using respirator and other safety equipment.
• Having full range of physical movement and able to use equipment to lift and move considerable weight.
• Capable lifting 25 to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated effective customer service skills in dealing with vendors and internal customers.

We offer We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting.

Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a 401k with company match as well as company-funded pension.

Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Additional Information Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best. At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people.

When everything works together Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customer’s performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.

Valmet is an equal opportunity employer.

All employees and applicants for employment will not be discriminated on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Please note that Valmet will never ask for personal financial information during the interview process.

Valmet is a global technology leader in serving process industries. We work with our customers throughout the lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services, as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of 18,500 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. In 2025, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.2 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. To protect our candidates' privacy, Valmet will never ask any personal information such as banking information or social security number during the recruitment process.