Entry Level Chemical Process Engineer Jobs in Kalamazoo, MI

At Graphic Packaging International (NYSE: GPK), we produce the box you may have poured your child's cereal from this morning, the microwaveable tray that heated your lunch, the paper cup that held your coffee throughout the day, and the carrier of those bottles of craft beer you may enjoy tonight! We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet care products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are a team of collaborative, innovative, passionate individuals who are committed to providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference.

With almost 19,000 employees working in more than 80 locations in North and South America, Europe and the Pacific Rim, we strive to be an environmentally responsible leader in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you. Learn more about us atwww.graphicpkg.com.

Inspired Packaging. A World of Difference.

We offer compensation and benefit programs that are among the best in the industry. With competitive base salaries, 401(k) plans and benefits offerings, we strive to reward talented people who make our company successful.

Chemical Process Engineer I

MISSION / SUMMARY:

Performs chemical engineering work in the analysis, planning, and control of the manufacturing process for the production of pulp and paper products. Performs engineering work related to the operation of chemical plant equipment and processes. Maintains and operates chemical production equipment such as condensers, absorption and evaporation towers, columns and stills. Coordinates maintenance and operation of chemical production equipment such as mixing, crushing, heat transfer, distillation, oxidation, hydrogenation and polymerization.

JOB FUNCTIONS:Job functions include, but are not limited to the following.

• Under close supervision, researches the design of plant equipment and processes for the production of pulp and paper.
• Assists in designs and plans routine layouts and may oversee personnel engaged in operating chemical processes on a commercial scale.
• Assist in conducting studies and coordinating effluent treatment projects, and air quality studies.
• Provide support for process improvement projects. Projects involve chemicals, mechanical improvements, support for on machine trials and investigations of new technologies.
• Drive best practices in safe operations and ensure the safety of all operations, maintenance and staff personnel.
• Needs to be self-starter, be self-directed, take initiative to move forward with ideas, be committed and be able to work with and influence others.
• Must learn quickly to analyze data.
• Conduct tests to evaluate potential process changes.
• Research process equipment, including: obtaining quotes, coordinating product trials, and making recommendations for purchase.
• Assist in writing standard operating procedures and training manuals.
• Provide engineering support to other departments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• Your prior experiences must demonstrate initiative, intellectual curiosity, strong problem-solving skills, success managing multiple priorities, an affinity for working in a manufacturing operations environment, and working well in a team under deadline pressure. Prior experience may include internships, co-op assignments, summer jobs, and volunteer work, leadership roles in student or college-affiliated organizations, full-time or part-time positions.Work experience related to field of study is desirable.
• Prior full time experience in engineering is considered but not required.

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Pulp and Paper Science.
• Advanced Degree considered but not required

SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

• General schedule is an 8 -hour M-F assignment, however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so. Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Frequent, bending, stooping, squatting, as well as frequent movement throughout the facility for extended periods of time up to 8-hour
• Occasional Lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various office, hand tools or electrical equipment
• Employee is required to wear steel toe shoes, safety glasses and hearing protecting when in the manufacturing area.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles and times of increased heat and humidity.
• The noise level in the immediate work environment is normally quiet, however requires exposure to a noisy manufacturing environment.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Integrity & Trust
• Action Orientation
• Problem Solving Acumen
• Priority Setting
• Conflict Management
• Integrity and Trust
• Organizing
• Motivating Others
• Timely Decision Making
• Decision Quality
• Learning on the Fly

GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, handicap, or disability, marital status, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the EEO is the Law Poster.

Required Experience

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you. Learn more about us at www.graphicpkg.com.
Inspired Packaging. A World of Difference.

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.