Paper machine supervisor job description
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Paper machine supervisor requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in paper machine supervisor job postings.
Sample paper machine supervisor requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in paper machine operations.
- Knowledge of safety and quality control standards.
- Excellent problem solving and decision making skills.
- Strong technical aptitude in operating/maintaining equipment.
Sample required paper machine supervisor soft skills
- Ability to lead and motivate a team.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and adjust to changing needs.
- Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Paper machine supervisor job description example 1
Clearwater Paper paper machine supervisor job description
Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE: CLW) is a $1.8B manufacturer of quality consumer tissue, away from home tissue, parent roll tissue, bleached paperboard and pulp at its 13 manufacturing and converting locations across the nation. Working at Clearwater Paper provides an opportunity to enrich your career through challenging and meaningful work and ongoing training and development-all in a supportive environment. We know our success depends on your success.
Our Lewiston, ID location is unique as it is Clearwater Paper's only manufacturing location that produces both high quality paperboard products for our Paperboard Division as well as private label tissue products for our Consumer Products Division. The Utility is the entry level position in the Extruder and Paper Machine areas of both Lewiston divisions. In this position, the Utility is responsible for a variety of tasks including assisting other Operators as needed and learning all operations within their department. The Utility also assists in different areas to fill in during time off vacancies.
Starting Pay: $20.00
Pay after 90 days: $23.69
+ Assist in all areas of the designated department (Extruder or Paper Machine)
+ Fill in as needed due to time off vacancies
+ Assist other Operators as needed throughout the department
+ Conduct minor maintenance activities
+ Conduct routine inspections of equipment in areas of responsibility based on preventative maintenance routes/check sheets/frequencies
+ Attend and apply training provided by the Company, both job and department specific
+ Hold self and others to high level of safety standards, ensuring workplace safety policies are upheld and safety rules are followed (lockout/tagout procedures, appropriate PPE, safe driving practices, etc.)
+ Participate as needed in safety incidents and help investigate root cause
+ Maintain a clean working environment by complying with procedures and housekeeping responsibilities
Required education and related experience:
+ High school diploma or GED certificate
+ Minimum of two years continuous work experience in a manufacturing, production, industrial, or labor intensive work environment
+ Prior experience working shift work (days, swing, graveyard) preferred
Familiar with Microsoft Office: Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc. and able to learn new computer programs Skills and Abilities (technical/professional skills, expertise and qualifications):
+ Must be able to handle the rigors of an industrial environment including temperature extremes, noisy environments and heavy lifting
+ Demonstrated ability to be an effective team player
+ Good communication skills
+ Must be able to work rotating 12-hour shift schedules that include nights, weekends and holidays.
· Able to work in a physically demanding environment including temperature extremes, loud noise, avoiding slipping, tripping, and falling hazards
· Physically capable of manual labor that includes bending, walking, sitting, and climbing in and around machinery and equipment for entire 12-hour shift
· Able to lift, up to 40 lbs frequently, between 40 and 50 lbs occasionally, over 50 lbs minimally. When lifting 50 lbs and above, Operator will use team lifting and overhead crane assistance.
· Work environment includes exposure to compressed air, steam, lubrication oil, dust, and hydraulic fluid.
· Able to wear and comply with all personal protective equipment (Eye and ear protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
Req No.: 2022-5576
Street: 803 Mill Road
Our Lewiston, ID location is unique as it is Clearwater Paper's only manufacturing location that produces both high quality paperboard products for our Paperboard Division as well as private label tissue products for our Consumer Products Division. The Utility is the entry level position in the Extruder and Paper Machine areas of both Lewiston divisions. In this position, the Utility is responsible for a variety of tasks including assisting other Operators as needed and learning all operations within their department. The Utility also assists in different areas to fill in during time off vacancies.
Starting Pay: $20.00
Pay after 90 days: $23.69
+ Assist in all areas of the designated department (Extruder or Paper Machine)
+ Fill in as needed due to time off vacancies
+ Assist other Operators as needed throughout the department
+ Conduct minor maintenance activities
+ Conduct routine inspections of equipment in areas of responsibility based on preventative maintenance routes/check sheets/frequencies
+ Attend and apply training provided by the Company, both job and department specific
+ Hold self and others to high level of safety standards, ensuring workplace safety policies are upheld and safety rules are followed (lockout/tagout procedures, appropriate PPE, safe driving practices, etc.)
+ Participate as needed in safety incidents and help investigate root cause
+ Maintain a clean working environment by complying with procedures and housekeeping responsibilities
Required education and related experience:
+ High school diploma or GED certificate
+ Minimum of two years continuous work experience in a manufacturing, production, industrial, or labor intensive work environment
+ Prior experience working shift work (days, swing, graveyard) preferred
Familiar with Microsoft Office: Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc. and able to learn new computer programs Skills and Abilities (technical/professional skills, expertise and qualifications):
+ Must be able to handle the rigors of an industrial environment including temperature extremes, noisy environments and heavy lifting
+ Demonstrated ability to be an effective team player
+ Good communication skills
+ Must be able to work rotating 12-hour shift schedules that include nights, weekends and holidays.
· Able to work in a physically demanding environment including temperature extremes, loud noise, avoiding slipping, tripping, and falling hazards
· Physically capable of manual labor that includes bending, walking, sitting, and climbing in and around machinery and equipment for entire 12-hour shift
· Able to lift, up to 40 lbs frequently, between 40 and 50 lbs occasionally, over 50 lbs minimally. When lifting 50 lbs and above, Operator will use team lifting and overhead crane assistance.
· Work environment includes exposure to compressed air, steam, lubrication oil, dust, and hydraulic fluid.
· Able to wear and comply with all personal protective equipment (Eye and ear protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
Req No.: 2022-5576
Street: 803 Mill Road
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024