Fiber Utility

Ahlstrom • Kaukauna, WI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Ahlstrom’s Thilmany Plant in Kaukauna is hiring a Fiber Utility to support operations in the digester and screen room areas. The role includes housekeeping, threading the wet lap machine, and working with other operators to troubleshoot system issues. Employees use technology and computers to monitor systems and make adjustments to maintain runnability, while following manufacturing, hygiene, safety, quality, and regulatory procedures.

The position offers a starting pay of $27.80 per hour, increasing to $29.81 per hour within the first month, with a $3.75-per-hour premium for weekend shifts. Paid on-the-job training is provided, with an opportunity for paid vacation after probation. The schedule is rotating 8-hour shifts on a southern swing rotation of seven days on and two days off; straight-shift openings are not available. Overtime is required and built into the schedule rotation.

Requirements

• Be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.
• Work required overtime built into the schedule rotation.
• Be safety-conscious due to potential hazards associated with boiler systems and heavy equipment.
• Perform heavy work, including lifting up to 100 pounds with help and frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Perform physical upper-body work in very high temperatures, which may exceed 120 degrees.
• Work while wearing a supplied-air respirator when required by the department.
• Work around fast-moving machinery and at heights.
• Be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work rotating 8-hour shifts on a southern swing rotation of seven days on and two days off.

Nice To Haves

• A good work ethic.
• Eagerness to learn and interest in a long-lasting career.

Responsibilities

• Perform general clean-up and housekeeping duties in the digester and screen room areas and thread the wet lap machine.
• Work as part of a team to assist the washer operator, screen room operator, and digester cook with troubleshooting system issues, and perform other duties as assigned.
• Use technology and computers to monitor systems and make informed adjustments to maintain runnability.
• Work with a high regard for personal and others’ safety and participate in safety improvements throughout the facility.
• Follow applicable manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures, and policies to meet and maintain safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements for each grade of paper.

Benefits

• Opportunity for paid vacation after probation.
• Paid on-the-job training.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability.
• Long-term disability, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• Competitive 401(k) plan, with eligibility starting on the first day of employment.
• Gainshare bonus program.
• Fitness center and Weight Watchers membership reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed