Fiber Line Process Operator

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Pay Rate:

Starting rate is $24.17 per hr. with opportunity to quickly train and certify for higher wages starting at $26.74.

 

Shift Schedule: Our mill is a 24/7 operation which requires flexibility. We operate on the Du-Pont 12-hour shift schedule.

 

Shift Example: The order of shifts below is starting from Monday to Sunday

DS = Day Shift, 6:15am-6:15pm

NS = Night Shift, 6:15pm-6:15am

 

• Week 1 : DS-DS-DS-DS-OFF-OFF-OFF
• Week 2 : OFF-OFF-OFF-OFF-NS-NS-NS
• Week 3 : NS-OFF-OFF-OFF-DS-DS-DS
• Week 4 : OFF-NS-NS-NS-OFF-OFF-OFF

 

Physical Location:

Savannah Mill

1201 West Lathrop Ave

Savannah, GA  31415

 

The Job You Will Perform:

As a Pulp Mill Operator Trainee, you will start in an entry-level position and perform general physical activities. You will be on track with our training and certification program to learn advanced technical skills. You will be responsible for managing chemical and pulp testing done on our two continuous digesters and be trained to manage the digester processes, both as a field operator and as a control room operator.

 

This type of training to further your career involves the physical, technical and critical thinking ability to safely perform the following:

• General Physical Activities – Considerable use of whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. Unplugging pulp lines, shoveling chips, turning valves, flushing or cleaning equipment, using washup hoses and small hand tools.
• Analyze Data, Make Decisions and Problem Solve – Observe and receive a bulk of information verbally from all relevant sources. Retain and use this information to access and correct problems.
• Monitor and Control Quality – Collect samples to test quality of pulp at specified stages. Record data, such as Kappa numbers, temperatures, pressures, white liqur charges, processing times, or test results. Monitor gauges, recording instruments, flowmeters, or products to ensure that specified conditions are maintained.
• Control Processes – Continuously watch monitors to detect and correct malfunctions. Think quickly to adjust as necessary to correct production problems and ensure optimal performance.

 

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Critical Thinking – Analyze situations and use logic to address issues
• Mechanical Aptitude