Paper and Pulp Production Operator

Description

Operates machinery in a paper and pulp processing facility to process pulp and manufacture paper and pulp products, such as paper sheets, and paper or cardboard packaging.

Description

Operate machinery to process pulp, cut and grade timber, and manufacture paper, pulp and wood products.

Tasks include

• Operates and adjusts the settings of paper and pulp production machinery to ensure consistent output as per the specifications
• Loads raw materials and chemicals into plant equipment to make and bleach pulp
• Operates machinery such as blenders, agitators and driers to process, sample, wash and blend pulp
• Transfers pulp to storage tanks and operates machinery to agitate pulp to maintain consistency
• Loads pulp and additives such as dye into paper making equipment or machines, and operates machinery to make paper and pulp products
• Monitors and controls the flow of materials throughout the pulp and paper making process
• Operates drier and calendar rolls, and imparts gloss and coating mixtures to paper or paper products