Finishing Machine Operator

UPM - The Biofore Company • Dixon, IL

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values – trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Together we can renew the everyday, for a future beyond fossils! Learn more about us as a workplace upm.com/careers UPM Adhesive Materials is currently looking for a Finishing Machine Operator to join our team in Dixon, Illinois, who will be responsible for operating production lines and equipment to produce products under close supervision. Greetings from your future manager “Hello, we are searching for Finishing Machine Operator candidates with high energy, teamwork on the mind, great interpersonal skills, good computer skills, and the ability to work in an exciting faced paced position. If you feel this is you, we want to hear from you.” - Rudy Contreras, Finishing Production Supervisor What you will do Operate production lines and equipment safely and in accordance with specifications, schedules, safety targets, and quality standards. Close supervision is providedthe , job is highly based on routines Troubleshoot standard day-to-day shop floor problems pertaining to equipment, machines, raw materials, and design Load materials into production systems in a timely and efficient manner and operate automation and production control systems Clean production equipment and work areas to ensure adherence to health and safety requirements Working schedule: rotating shift of Monday - Friday, 7 am-3 pm and 3 pm-11 pm every other week. Who you are You must have any combination of education and experience equivalent to a High School education and 2-3 years’ work experience in an industrial setting You work well within a team You must have well-developed problem-solving skills, including the ability and willingness to apply a systematic approach to the process You must have basic computer literacy. Basic mechanical knowledge is an advantage You are able to learn all functions of the Finishing Department and adapt to changing needs required You must have good oral and written communication skills, and the ability to understand and adhere to written work instructions Previous work experience in the paper converting industry or experience working with web-handling equipment desired, and previous Slitting/Finishing of pressure sensitive laminates preferred This is what we offer to you Safety and well-being – We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We prioritize the safety of all our employees, ensuring everyone returns home safely. A meaningful job – We do our work with professional pride, producing high-quality, sustainable products for our customers globally. Our community is built on great team spirit and commitment. Development opportunities – We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. Caring for people and the environment: Responsibility is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious sustainability targets, and we keep aiming higher. Together we can renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils! Salary range: 17,50 to 25,10 USD/ per hour. UPM offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following: Health insurance: comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans Other insurances: disability coverage, life, and AD&D insurance Retirement plan: 401(k) with company match and employer retirement contribution Paid time off: 64 hours of paid time off; 40 hours of paid time leave; 11 company holidays Bonus: annual performance-based short-term incentive plan Other: professional development opportunities Benefits are updated annually and plan level eligibility requirements may apply. Learn about our Rewarding and our Ways of working Additional information This position is located in Dixon, IL. To apply, please submit your CV by February 11, 2026. Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline. For support with submitting your application, please contact our HR Service Center at [email protected] or tel. [phone]. This job description is intended to be a guide and is not intended to be a contract of employment, explicit or implicit. All contents are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company. Cooperation is expected of all employees. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Only candidates authorized to work within the United States without sponsorship will be considered. UPM North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UPM is a material solutions company, renewing products and entire value chains with an extensive portfolio of renewable fibres, advanced materials, decarbonization solutions, and communication papers. Our performance in sustainability has been recognized by third parties, including EcoVadis and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. We operate globally and employ approximately 15,800 people worldwide, with annual sales of approximately €10.3 billion. Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. UPM – we renew the everyday Read more: upm.com Follow us on LinkedIn | Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | X | #UPM #materialsolutions #WeRenewTheEveryday #LI-DNI UPM is a material solutions company, renewing products and entire value chains with an extensive portfolio of renewable fibres, advanced materials, decarbonization solutions, and communication papers. Our performance in sustainability has been recognized by third parties, including EcoVadis and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. We operate globally and employ approximately 15,800 people worldwide, with annual sales of approximately €10.3 billion. Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. UPM – we renew the everyday

Requirements

• You must have any combination of education and experience equivalent to a High School education and 2-3 years’ work experience in an industrial setting
• You work well within a team
• You must have well-developed problem-solving skills, including the ability and willingness to apply a systematic approach to the process
• You must have basic computer literacy.
• You are able to learn all functions of the Finishing Department and adapt to changing needs required
• You must have good oral and written communication skills, and the ability to understand and adhere to written work instructions

Nice To Haves

• Basic mechanical knowledge is an advantage
• Previous work experience in the paper converting industry or experience working with web-handling equipment desired, and previous Slitting/Finishing of pressure sensitive laminates preferred

Responsibilities

• Operate production lines and equipment safely and in accordance with specifications, schedules, safety targets, and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot standard day-to-day shop floor problems pertaining to equipment, machines, raw materials, and design
• Load materials into production systems in a timely and efficient manner and operate automation and production control systems
• Clean production equipment and work areas to ensure adherence to health and safety requirements

Benefits

• Health insurance: comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
• Other insurances: disability coverage, life, and AD&D insurance
• Retirement plan: 401(k) with company match and employer retirement contribution
• Paid time off: 64 hours of paid time off; 40 hours of paid time leave; 11 company holidays
• Bonus: annual performance-based short-term incentive plan
• Other: professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees