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Machine Operator/Manufacturing

UPM RAFLATAC
Asheville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2025

Want to #FEEL GOOD ABOUT WHERE YOU WORK? Get to know UPM Raflatac! We make sustainable labeling materials for companies all over the world right here in Western North Carolina. With UPM Raflatac you can be financially successful and start the career!

The competence, integrity and drive of our people make us unique. Our values — Trust and be trusted, Achieve together and Renew with courage — are important to us. They make up the compass that guides us on our way towards a future beyond fossils.

UPM Raflatac is looking for Machine Operators for the rotating shifts and 3rd shift who will be responsible for operating coating and/or slitting machine and preparing product for shipment to customers. We are a flexible rotating shift operation, find your best shift with us!

All new hires will train on 1st shift will then be assigned either to the rotation, or 3rd Shift.

Rotating 4-week schedule where each crew works:

  • 4 night shifts, 3 days off
  • 3 day shifts, 1 day off
  • 3 night shifts, 3 days off
  • 4 day shifts, 7 days off

Schedule 3rd shift: Sunday- Thursday 10 p.m - 6 a.m.

Safety is #1 Priority for us!

What tasks 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:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED), preferable entry level work experience in an industrial setting.
  • 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 must be computer-literate. Basic mechanical knowledge is an advantage.
  • You must have excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability understand and adhere to written work instructions.

This is what we offer for YOU:

  • Comparative pay with up to 12% of shift differential.
  • Comprehensive benefit package: UPM’s benefit package includes medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) with 5% match, HSA with company contribution.
  • Training progam and Meaningful job: We are proud of what we do. Our work highlights the expertise of our personnel, the high quality of our products and the company's values.
  • Inspired and motivated teams: We have highly skilled workforce. We are a multifaceted, international organization that works as a team to achieve our shared objectives.
  • Development opportunities: With us you can build up your expertise. We provide opportunities to support your development throughout every stage of your career.

Additional information

Location: Mills River, NC and Fletcher, NC

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.

UPM North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We deliver renewable and responsible solutions and innovate for a future beyond fossils across six business areas: UPM Fibres, UPM Energy, UPM Raflatac, UPM Specialty Papers, UPM Communication Papers and UPM Plywood. As the industry leader in responsibility, we are committed to the UN Business Ambition for 1.5°C and the science-based targets to mitigate climate change. We employ 17,000 people worldwide and our annual sales are approximately EUR 9.8 billion. Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. UPM Biofore – Beyond fossils. www.upm.com

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • 5x8
  • 8 hour shift
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Rotating shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Preferred)
  • Night Shift (Preferred)
  • Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Asheville, NC (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $41,000 - $45,000

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