Wet End Operator

Job Description

Located in Corvallis, OR

Salary: $22.00

Wet End Operator

Corvallis, OR

This is a graveyard position.

This can be a Temp-to-Hire Position or a training opportunity for an internal Employee. The associate will safely, accurately, and efficiently learn both wet and dry end functions of the position to understand the complete process.

Essential Duties

• Regular and timely attendance as scheduling requires. Overtime, call-in, and weekend work may be required. Provide production support to any of the three shifts as scheduling requires.

• Always observe and comply with all company and/or regulatory agency safety and environmental rules, including wearing all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by Company policy or Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

• Read, understand, and follow all Safety Data Sheets (SDS) instructions for chemicals used in the conversion process.

• Assist WE Operators 1 and 2 in tending and troubleshooting their machines.

• Assist WE Operator 1 in converting raw materials into the appropriate pulp slurry in as many as 3 hydro pulpers (beaters):

• Following specified formulas, add the specified quantities of newspaper, kraft, wax, or other specified paper types to a bin. Ensure the weight of the paper matches the formula specification. Using a forklift, empty these bins into the appropriate beater, add the specified quantities of chemicals and water in the beater and operate the beater to pulverize the mixture into a pulp 'beat' within specified parameters.

• Operate controls and timers to properly control pumps, motors, and water or chemical transfer systems.

• Perform any required analytical testing procedures on the slurry and take appropriate remedial actions based on the results of those tests.

• Measure and record the pH of the beat and add required ingredients, chemicals, or water to adjust beat pH until it is within specifications.

• Upon reaching specified consistency and pH levels, pump pulp beats to the appropriate tank.

Requirements

• 1-year experience as an operator in a production environment, particularly operating programmable logic controller equipment (PLCs) a plus.

• 1-year experience as a forklift operator.

• Highly developed mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and problem resolution skills.

• Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills, ability, and desire to work well with others in a team environment.

• Willingness to work flexible hours.

• Basic mathematical aptitude and skills; English writing skills.

• Reliable attendance.

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Express Office: Albany

2250 Southeast 14th Avenue

Suite A

Albany, OR 97322

Full-time