<p>You have a choice of where you want to work! We invite you along on our journey to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to attract, retain, and energize passionate people, like you, by investing in your professional development and providing opportunities for personal growth.</p> <p>Do your values align with ours? Accountability, Growth mindset, One team, Care and a fair and inclusive work environment for everyone, everywhere!</p> <p>We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our team, safeguarding the environment, and creating a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities where we do business. Are you with us?!?</p> <p>Purpose:</p> <p>The Pulper Operator is responsible for the staging, set up and addition of raw materials used in the production on a nonwoven paper machine. Consistently monitor, identify and segregate any non-conforming raw materials and report such to the Machine Tender and/or Team Leader. Must perform all work safely and independently. Requires use of a forklift.</p> <p>Key Accountabilities/Essential Functions:</p> <ul> <li>Identify all equipment and systems related to raw material handling and processing and know their function in non-woven production. </li><li>Perform mathematical calculations; set up equations to determine timing and quantities of batches, etc. </li><li>Identify, segregate and label any non-conforming raw material. </li><li>Must pay undivided attention to quality </li><li>Responsible for the staging, preparation and addition of raw materials to the pulper for production. </li><li>Monitor all hydro-entanglement related filtration systems and report any issues to the Machine Tender and/or Supervisor. </li><li>Prioritize and complete multiple tasks with little or no supervision. </li><li>Safely and properly clean and maintain all required pulper, stock chests and related equipment. </li><li>Possess mechanical abilities to safely dismantle and re-assemble machine equipment related to machine clothing changes. </li><li>Follow all Ahlstrom Fiber Composites policies and procedures. </li><li>Perform other related projects and machine duties as assigned by Machine Tender and/or Supervisor. </li></ul> <p>Education, Technical Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Possess a high school or equivalent education. </li><li>Math skills are required. Must be able to perform mathematical calculations to determine timing and quantities of batches. </li><li>Requires computer skills for machine systems </li><li>Ability to read, write and understand fluent English. </li><li>Minimum requirement of 2-4 years of manufacturing experience. </li><li>Previous non-woven machine experience preferred. </li><li>Must have knowledge of Ahlstrom Information Security policies and is for his/her own part responsible for ensuring information security when handling information and maintaining or using information systems or information networks </li><li>This position is additionally responsible as part of the manufacturing flexibility program to cross-train and be fully qualified to work in an at least one other alternate position within the manufacturing operation. </li></ul> <p>Physical Demands:</p> <ul> <li>Possess a high level of agility. </li><li>Ability to work safely in a hot and wet environment for extended periods of time. </li><li>Ability to work in confined spaces with all required P.P.E. </li><li>Ability to work in a hot environment </li><li>Ability to work rotating shifts. </li><li>Ability to lift a maximum of 50 lbs. </li></ul> <p>Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.</p> <p>About Us.</p> <p>Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our vision is to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2024 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 6,800 people.</p> <p>Learn more at www.ahlstrom.com</p>