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NTG Staffing

Material Handler II

Prairie View, TX · On-site

$15.25 - $18.25/hr

This role is responsible for safely handling finished material, staging product for mill operators ... in a chemical manufacturing environment. Responsibilities Remove aged product from coffins and ...

Sofidel

Paper Mill Process Lab Analyst

Circleville, OH · On-site

Paper Mill Process Lab Analyst SCOPE: The Paper Mill Process Lab analyst does periodical wet end ... operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings. Does the chemical tote filling as ...

NTG Staffing

Material Handler II

Prairie View, TX · On-site

$15 - $18.25/hr

This role is responsible for safely handling finished material, staging product for mill operators ... chemical manufacturing environment. Responsibilities • Remove aged product from coffins and ...

Woodland Pulp LLC

Responsible for reporting safety incidents, ensuring standard operating procedures are up-to-date ... Bachelor's degree in Chemical or an Engineering field desired, however equivalent work experience ...

Woodland Pulp LLC

Responsible for reporting safety incidents, ensuring standard operating procedures are up-to-date ... Bachelor's degree in Chemical or an Engineering field desired, however equivalent work experience ...

Mativ

Mill Utility

Brownville, NY · On-site

$21.69/hr

QUALIFICATIONS Required • 1 Year Machine Operating experience in a manufacturing environment ... chemical, explosive and radiation hazards. Employees are required to wear Personal Protective ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for chemical mill operator in the United States is $20.48, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Chemical Mill Operator vs Chemical Plant Operator?

AspectChemical Mill OperatorChemical Plant Operator
CredentialsHigh school diploma, safety training, possibly certificationsHigh school diploma, safety training, certifications often required
Work EnvironmentFactories, mills, processing plants with chemical handlingChemical processing facilities, refineries, manufacturing plants
Industry UsageSpecific to milling and grinding chemicalsBroader chemical manufacturing and processing
Job FocusOperating machinery to mill chemicals into powders or granulesOverseeing chemical production processes, ensuring safety and efficiency

The Chemical Mill Operator primarily focuses on operating machinery to process chemicals into powders or granules within a mill setting. In contrast, the Chemical Plant Operator oversees broader chemical production processes across various facilities. Both roles require safety training and certifications, but the Chemical Mill Operator's work is more specialized in milling operations, while the Chemical Plant Operator has a wider scope in chemical manufacturing.

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Process Chemical Engineer

Process Chemical Engineer

Packaging Corporation of America

Deridder, LA • On-site

$85K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Packaging Corporation Of America rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 145 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

35th of 110 rated packaging manufacturers

Job description

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.
People • Customers • Trust
At Packaging Corporation of America (PCA), we think of ourselves as more than a box manufacturer. We are an ideas and solutions company. We seek to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds. It just happens to be that corrugated products are our area of expertise.
At PCA, you'll find the best people in the industry operating in a "golden rule" culture. We actively promote mutually rewarding relationships with each other and our customers by advocating respect for every individual, ethical and fair practices, and the highest standards in what we say and do. PCA is proud to have a highly skilled and experienced team leading the way.
As one of the largest producers of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the U.S., PCA offers customers broad expertise and economies of scale, while our multiple plant locations let us rapidly meet the local needs of our customers.
Process Chemical Engineer Duties:
• Responsible for providing process optimization and engineering support for the mill which will include but not limited to, compliance process coordination, lean projects, quality and product safety, and analytical and systems support.
• Develops and maintains methods for tracking and reducing operational costs.
• Ensure that mill rules are enforced and that company policies are followed.
• Coordinate the efforts of our outside resources to improve our operation by filtering and utilizing appropriate information.
  • Schedule and supervise mill and contract employees as required.

• Conducts data analysis projects and uses data to make business decisions.
Basic qualifications:
Education: Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. Pulp and paper industry, manufacturing experience preferred.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
  • Starting salary range for position: $85,000-$90,000.
  • Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
  • Paid Holidays.
  • Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision - and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
  • Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions
  • Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA's good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

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