WestRock - Pulp Mill Technical Assistant - Evadale, TX

WestRock is a company where each of us genuinely belongs, is respected and valued, can do our best work, and where diversity, inclusion and equity are competitive advantages!

The Opportunity:

The Evadale mill produces high quality packaging coated paperboard and is highly profitable.

The Pulp Mill Technical Assistant provides technical support by monitoring, investigating, evaluating, and making recommendations for improving quality, quantity, and cost in the Pulp Mill. The Evadale Mill has Two continuous digesters, atmospheric diffusers, two bleach plants and a Clo2 plant.

The Pulp Mill Technical Assistant reports directly to the Pulp Mill Superintendent.

How you will impact WestRock:

• Review and analyze production reports to identify issues impacting production.

• Manage Pulp Mill raw material program by partnering with purchasing and internal supplies group.

• Lead root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and quality and cost improvement trials.

• Assist with the management of annual budget, providing forecasts and reviewing monthly costs.

• Lead the departmental ISO compliance program.

• Actively promote safety and environmental compliance.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Continuous process improvements in the pulp mill area.

• Cost saving projects.

  What you will need to succeed:

• BS Degree in a related field such as Chemical Engineering or Pulp and Paper Science.

• 5 years or more of Pulp Mill experience preferred.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including MS Excel is required.

• Strong technical aptitude and analytical skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

• SAP experience preferred.

• Six Sigma green belt certification preferred.

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.

• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.

• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.

• Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!

• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

WestRock (NYSE:WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock's team members support customers around the world from locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com.

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.