What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bleach Lurgi Utility position at Clearwater Paper Corporation?
Job Summary
The Bleach Lurgi Utility is an entry-level operations position responsible for supporting the safe and efficient operation of the Chip Bleach Plant and Lurgi systems within the pulp mill. This role assists operators with equipment monitoring, housekeeping, material handling, inspections, sampling, and routine operational activities while learning the processes used to produce high-quality pulp safely and efficiently. The Bleach Lurgi Utility serves as a training position that develops the skills necessary to progress into higher-level operator roles within the department.
Essential Functions
The Bleach Lurgi Utility is an entry-level operations position responsible for supporting the safe and efficient operation of the Chip Bleach Plant and Lurgi systems within the pulp mill. This role assists operators with equipment monitoring, housekeeping, material handling, inspections, sampling, and routine operational activities while learning the processes used to produce high-quality pulp safely and efficiently. The Bleach Lurgi Utility serves as a training position that develops the skills necessary to progress into higher-level operator roles within the department.
Essential Functions
- Assist operators in the Chip Bleach Plant and Lurgi areas with daily operational tasks.
- Perform routine rounds, inspections, and equipment monitoring.
- Monitor gauges, levels, temperatures, pressures and flows and report abnormalities.
- Collect process samples and assist with testing and quality checks.
- Support start-up, shutdown, and cleaning activities.
- Learn process control systems and operating procedures.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas.
- Clean spills and remove debris as needed.
- Assist with equipment washdowns and routine maintenance preparations.
- Help prepare equipment for maintenance work.
- Report mechanical issues, leaks, and equipment deficiencies.
- Move materials, chemicals, tools, and supplies as required.
- Assist with chemical unloading, storage, and inventory activities following established procedures.
- Operate mobile equipment as trained and qualified.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety and environmental stewardship.
- Ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Demonstrated reliability, flexibility, and accountability.
- Ability to identify and address housekeeping and equipment issues proactively.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required).
- 2 years of continuous work experience in a manufacturing or production-type environment (required).
- Previous industrial, manufacturing, mill, or plant experience.
- Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience operating mobile equipment.
- Learn required technical skills to operate equipment and programs.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety and environmental stewardship.
- Able to work a 12-hour rotating shift including nights, weekends, and Holidays. Able to work overtime as needed.
- Example of a rotating shift
- Day 1: 5:00am – 5:00pm
- Day 2: 5:00am – 5:00pm
- Day 3: 5:00pm – 5:00am
- Day 4: 5:00pm – 5:00am
- 4 days off
- Frequently walk, climb stairs, ladders, and elevated structures.
- Stand and walk for extended periods.
- Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
- Work in hot, cold, wet, dusty, and noisy industrial environments.
- Work around chemicals, steam systems, pumps, tanks, conveyors, and rotating equipment.
- Able to wear respiratory protection and other required PPE.