Why work for us?

 Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. 

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

Responsibilities:

• Every Alkegen employee is expected to conduct him/herself in a professional manner, acting respectfully, as well as responsibly in all matters related to this job function. Each employee contributes to the success of the organization by consistently demonstrating safe behaviors, quality workmanship and teamwork while adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Serve as an active participant in and support safety initiatives and improvements for the facility
• Build effective relationships with all crew members and internal departments to produce a superior product
• Drive and implement positive change
• Demonstrate proficiency and understanding of the following Production Department operating positions:

• Rotoformer Operator
• Backtender
• Pulper Operator
• Pulper Helper
• Chemical Mix Operator
• Quality Control Testing

• As experience and competency in this position is gained, the Production Utility may be called upon to provide relief coverage for the Shift Foreman and/or Mini Mill Technician.
• Become proficient in the operations of the wastewater treatment system including, but not limited to: water flows, equipment operation, controls, chemistry, and appropriate troubleshooting techniques.
• Demonstrate effective troubleshooting skills for the manufacturing process
• Must be able to safely and competently operate mobile equipment such as fork lift, electric pallet jack, scissor lift, floor sweepers, and power washers
• Must perform confined space entry procedures as an entrant and an attendant during the course of duty
• Ensure that proper housekeeping is maintained in the work areas
• Must be able to work overtime
• Must be able to accommodate work on any shift
• Must adhere to all company and location policies and safety rules

• Must be able to work extended hours when required
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Experience:

• High School diploma
• Ability to read, interpret, and comprehend written instructions
• Basic math skills
• Intermediate computer skills

Qualifications/Experience Preferred:

• Possess a sense of urgency and self-motivation; ability to work independently
• Strong leadership skills
• Professional interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency and understanding of the Lydall Oracle management system
• Proficiency and understanding of the ABB system control applications
• Must be able to work with limited direction and use independent thinking

If you are interested in being part of a world class manufacturing team here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.

Alkegen is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion throughout the organization. We recognize that we can learn better together with a diverse team of employees and that our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents not only part of our culture, but our reputation.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.