Auxiliary Operator Relief ($30.92/Hour)

ND Paper, a leading paper product manufacturer in the US with approx. $1 billion annual sales, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited, the largest containerboard producer in China and Asia, with $10 billion annual sales. We are an environmentally-friendly company that manufactures various types of high-quality pulp, paper and paper-based packaging materials. Our mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron Wisconsin are integrated paper & pulp facilities, and our mill in Fairmont, West Virginia is one of only three in the world that produces air-dried, recycled pulp. Our fourth mill in Old Town, ME produces softwood kraft pulp. We are proud of our 1400 dedicated employees, who together produce more than 1.2 million short tons of pulp & paper annually.

ND has recently announced building one of the world’s largest and efficient recycle pulp mills that will support B26’s transition from lightweight coated papers to packaging grades. The successful candidate will have responsibility to supervise, lead and drive change mill-wide. Responsibilities include managing all aspects of shift operations: safety, environmental, quality, cost control, productivity and leading the operations through all emergency situations. This position is a platform for career growth.

We are looking to hire an Auxiliary Operator Relief to join our dynamic team. This is a full-time hourly position working a rotating shift under the direction of the area Boilerhouse Superintendent. This job is in a line of progression starting at Relief then Auxiliary Operator ($30.92/hour), Turbine Operator ($33.34/hour) and Control Operator ($36.35/hour).

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists Operators as required.
• Operates boiler water treatment equipment and mixes boiler water chemicals, completes grease routes.
• Collects boiler water samples, conducts tests as required and interprets results.
• Assists with startups and shutdowns.
• Reports malfunctions or irregularities to Control Operator.
• Performs general housekeeping duties and other duties as assigned by supervision.
• Monitors auxiliary equipment.

Job Requirements:

• Must successfully complete Steam Power Plant training program and progress through various levels of operator licensing program.
• Must obtain First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Must lift 50 lbs. occasionally, e.g., chemicals, clean-up of waste materials, move 55-gallon drums, etc.
• Must climb, e.g., stairs and ladders.
• Must do considerable amount of walking throughout shift.
• Must read and use measuring devices, e.g., pH meters, conductivity meters, etc.
• Must do basic math, e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Must perform precise laboratory practices.
• Must be able to respond to emergency situations and perform under pressure.
• Must have and maintain vision standards to meet job requirements, perform safely and attend all safety meetings.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the above job.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.
• Must pass vision test. Visual standards are:
  • Visual Acuity: Distance acuity to be 20/30 or better in each eye with or without corrective glasses.
• Must be clean shaven where the sealing surface of the respirator contacts the face.
• Must pass a respirator fit test.
• Must be able to enter and work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to work in extreme heat conditions in a fire suit.
• Must be able to work around air borne particulates (i.e., coal dust, wood dust, etc.).
• Must be able to work with cleaning chemicals, solvents, detergents, acid and caustic-based cleaners, etc.

Wage Rate:

• $30.92 / hour
  • Additional $.50 / hour for 3rd class ASOPE license
  • Additional $1.00 / hour for 2nd class ASOPE license
  • Additional $2.50 / hour for 3rd class ASOPE license

Attributes for Success

• Hard work – tackle each task with determination, passion and creativity; the willingness to put in whatever effort is required to successfully complete the job at hand
• Pursuit of Excellence – strive to consistently exceed expectations in our day-to-day work and outperform our competitors in the marketplace, regarding work and company achievements as a collaborative goal with the desire to go above and beyond
• Integrity - treat the company and teammates with upmost respect, operating on strong moral codes to drive company values and culture
• Sense of Urgency – drive forward each day with speed, agility, and flexibility to capture unrealized opportunities and avoid potential risks for the business
• Entrepreneurial Spirit – act like an owner, challenging the status quo, asking the right questions, and actively seeking ways to innovate and improve
• Adaptability – be fluid with ND Paper’s continuous evolution while driving change in a fast-paced environment, equipped with the ability to acclimate quickly.
• Servant Leadership – set an example by implementing meaningful leadership with heart, empathy, foresight and stewardship.

No unsolicited resumes - ND Paper does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume you submit to us will immediately become the property of ND Paper. If you would like to become a recruiter for ND Paper, please contact us and we will agree in writing to terms and the specific job roles for which you are authorized to recruit.