Job Description

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. Join us in creating a future beyond fossils!

UPM Raflatac is continuously looking for Machine Operators who will be responsible for operating coating and/or slitting machine and preparing product for shipment to customers. This role is located in Dixon, Illinois.

Greetings from your future manager

You will be joining a highly motivated team who focuses on safety first, creating quality products and customer satisfaction. Come be a part of our growing team at UPM Raflatac!– Boyd Lambrigtsen, Assistant Finishing Manager.

What you will do

• Promote and support behaviors consistent with our Safety Principles

• Responsible for overall operation of production machine

• Closely monitor product quality, assuring first quality material shipped to customers

• Report machine breakdowns/faults, possible quality defects and other process disturbances to supervisor

• Coordinate with supervisor and production planning to optimize the material/order flow

• Assure adequate operating supplies and informing purchasing of any shortages

• Other tasks as specified by the Quality Management System

Who you are

• You have education and experience equivalent to High School education and 1-2 years work experience in an industrial setting

• Previous work experience in paper/paper converting industry or experience working with web-handling equipment desired

• You are able to 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 are a computer-literate. Basic mechanical knowledge nice to have

• You must have advanced oral and written communication skills, and the ability understand and adhere to written work instructions

This is what we offer to you

• A meaningful job – We have an inspiring purpose ‘We create a future beyond fossils. Our work is impactful and transformative.

• A caring community – Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.

• Development opportunities – We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.

• Responsible employer - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

• Comprehensive benefit package: UPM’s benefit package includes medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Learn about our Rewarding and our Ways of working

Additional information:

Location: Dixon, Illinois

Are you interested? Send your application and CV in via our recruiting system.

If you have any technical issues with submitting your application, please contact our HR Service Center at careers@upm.com or 877-723-5247.

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 Raflatac is leading in sustainable labeling through our innovative self-adhesive label materials and services. We offer high-quality paper and film label stock for branding and promotion, informational labels, and labels with functionality. We operate a global network of factories, distribution terminals and sales offices. Our company employs around 3,000 people and made sales of EUR 1.6 billion (USD 1.9 billion) in 2020. UPM Raflatac is part of UPM. Find out how we are labeling a smarter future beyond fossils at www.upmraflatac.com

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