General Information

Job ID
ATR38619

Posting Job Title
Process Engineer - Paper Area

Locations
AL Stevenson

Employment Type
Full Time

Date Posted
28-Feb-2024

Relocation Support
Yes

Description & Requirements

WestRock (NYSE :WRK) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to more fiber-based packaging forward.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We have an opening for a Process Engineer to work in partnership with leadership and employees at our Stevenson Mill in Stevenson, Alabama. This is a developmental position with growth opportunity that will gain exposure to the operating process and functions. This position reports to and is mentored by department leadership. Stevenson is centrally located between Chattanooga, Tennessee and Huntsville, Alabama. This is a unionized facility with approximately 400 employees.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT WESTROCK:

• Improve the efficiency and cost of operations by working with Production and Maintenance departments
• Assist Operating departments by applying engineering approach to problem solving
• Work with hourly and salaried employees to improve mill results
• Become valued member of operating and maintenance team and learn supervisory skills

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Pulp, or Paper Science
• Must have initiative and excellent work ethics to progress into operations management positions
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Must have well developed written communication skills.
• Excellent planning, organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
• Proficient computer skills (including MS Office).

Keywords: process engineer, process engineering, production efficiency, waste reduction, optimization, process optimization, energy efficiency, cost reduction, process improvement, paper mill, paper machine, trials, PI, JDE, increasing speed, chemical reduction, paperboard, linerboard, brown paper, liner, containerboard, paper, pulp, power, recovery, brown paper, kraft paper

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WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. WestRock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.