What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Mill Chemist position at Pratt Industries?
Why Join Us?
Are you a chemical engineer or paper science professional ready to take your hands-on technical skills to the next level? As our Assistant Mill Chemist, you won't just sit behind a desk—you will be the co-pilot of our chemical systems, directly influencing safety, product quality, and production efficiency. Working side-by-side with our Mill Chemist and production team, you will have a massive impact on our daily operations, spearheading innovation through trials, and helping shape the future of our mill.
If you thrive in dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environments and love solving complex, real-world problems, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Do (Essential Duties & Responsibilities)
As a key member of the mill operational team, you will co-manage our chemical infrastructure from concept to execution. Your day-to-day will include:
Education & Experience
This is a true boots-on-the-ground engineering role. To be successful, you should be comfortable with the following:
We value our employees and offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth.
Are you a chemical engineer or paper science professional ready to take your hands-on technical skills to the next level? As our Assistant Mill Chemist, you won't just sit behind a desk—you will be the co-pilot of our chemical systems, directly influencing safety, product quality, and production efficiency. Working side-by-side with our Mill Chemist and production team, you will have a massive impact on our daily operations, spearheading innovation through trials, and helping shape the future of our mill.
If you thrive in dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environments and love solving complex, real-world problems, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Do (Essential Duties & Responsibilities)
As a key member of the mill operational team, you will co-manage our chemical infrastructure from concept to execution. Your day-to-day will include:
- Innovate & Optimize: Design, run, and evaluate chemical trials to improve performance, alongside designing and installing cutting-edge chemical equipment.
- System Ownership: Manage and maintain robust chemical delivery systems and raw material inventories.
- Financial Impact: Monitor, report, and optimize chemical costs to drive mill efficiency.
- Culture of Safety: Uphold and champion the highest safety standards across all chemical areas.
- Empower the Team: Monitor laboratory equipment and train operators on technical and chemical concepts to build a stronger crew.
Education & Experience
- Degree: Bachelor of Science (4-year) in Pulp and Paper Science, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in Paper Mill Chemistry or Chemical Technical Service (Direct Paper Mill experience is highly preferred).
- Technical Expertise: A strong foundation in chemistry, process engineering, and papermaking chemistry.
- Analytical Problem Solving: Ability to use college-level algebra, geometry, and calculus to troubleshoot process, equipment, and quality issues.
- Aptitude: Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude combined with robust computer literacy (including Microsoft Office).
- Communication: Excellent English verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for team training.
- Forklift Operator Certificate
- Manlift Operator Certificate
This is a true boots-on-the-ground engineering role. To be successful, you should be comfortable with the following:
- The Floor: Spending about 65% of your day on the production floor in a fast-paced, hot, and noisy industrial manufacturing environment (hearing protection required).
- Safety First: Regularly working with and managing hazardous chemicals safely.
- Physical Agility: Regularly standing, walking, reaching, and lifting/moving up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity (color, depth perception, focus) is critical for lab and trial evaluations.
- Flexibility: Participating in a regular on-call rotation schedule within the chemical department to support continuous mill operations.
We value our employees and offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth.
- Lucrative Incentive Plan: Earn up to 100% of one month's base salary every quarter through our mill incentive program!
- Paid Holidays & Vacation
- Company Provided Uniforms
- Annual Safety Allowances for Boots ($300) & Glasses ($250)
- Excellent Benefits Package:
- Medical (HSA Plan), Dental, and Vision Plans
- 401K Plan with Company Match
- 100% Tuition Reimbursement to fuel your continued education
- Healthy Lifestyle Programs
- Earn up to $1200 for you HSA annually
- Reimbursement of $500 per year towards gym memberships or other qualifying expenses
- Child Bearing/Parental Leave
- Supplemental Life, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance plans
- Short Term & Long Term Disability Plans
- Legal and Travel Assistance Plans
- EAP/Home Auto Insurance Plans
- Wireless/Auto/Discount Plans
- Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development with practical application training that may include travel to other Pratt Paper Mills and ongoing educational certificate programs.
Salary : $500 - $1,200