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Engineer Process I

Filer City, MI

... in the paper industry. * Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Preferred Qualifications ... Strong knowledge of Pulp & Paper making, waste-water treatment, and recovery operations.

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ENGINEER I-PROCESS~A2845A~8302

Massillon, OH · On-site

... in the paper industry. * Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Preferred Qualifications ... Strong knowledge of Pulp & Paper making, waste-water treatment, and recovery operations.

Domtar

Process Engineer, Entry

Bennettsville, SC

As an Entry Level Process Engineer in the Pulp and Utilities Department, you will be part of a team that shapes the future of innovation in the Pulp and Paper industry. Our ELEs enter the workforce ...

Domtar

Process Engineer, Entry

Bennettsville, SC · On-site

As an Entry Level Process Engineer in the Pulp and Utilities Department, you will be part of a team that shapes the future of innovation in the Pulp and Paper industry. Our ELEs enter the workforce ...

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Mechanical Process Engineer

Deridder, LA

$69K - $92K/yr

Pulp & Paper industry experience preferred. All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered. PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other ...

Solenis

Account Manager Paper Mills

Akron, OH · On-site

$80K - $118K/yr

Several years of industry experience (pulp and paper or water treatment preferred) * Experience selling chemicals in the pulp and paper industry or other significant paper industry experience.

Solenis LLC

Account Manager Paper Mills

Akron, OH

$80K - $118K/yr

Several years of industry experience (pulp and paper or water treatment preferred) * Experience selling chemicals in the pulp and paper industry or other significant paper industry experience.

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How much do entry level pulp paper industry jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level pulp paper industry in the United States is $92,871.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,500.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Pulp Paper Industry vs Entry Level Paper Machine Operator?

AspectEntry Level Pulp Paper IndustryEntry Level Paper Machine Operator
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; technical training often preferredHigh school diploma; on-the-job training provided
Work EnvironmentFactories and mills focused on pulp processing and paper manufacturingPaper machine areas within mills, operating large machinery
Industry UsageBroadly involved in pulp production and paper manufacturingSpecifically responsible for operating paper machines

While both roles are entry-level positions within the pulp and paper industry, the Entry Level Pulp Paper Industry encompasses a broader range of tasks related to pulp processing and paper manufacturing. In contrast, the Entry Level Paper Machine Operator focuses specifically on operating and maintaining paper machines. Understanding these distinctions helps job seekers identify the right entry point based on their skills and career goals.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Pulp Paper Industry job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 8% Locum Tenens, 69% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 8% Temporary. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,871 per year, or $44.6 per hour.
ENGINEER-PROCESS -Chemical (Riverville Mill)

ENGINEER-PROCESS -Chemical (Riverville Mill)

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Gladstone, VA • On-site

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Posted 9 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

Principle Accountabilities:

Provide process optimization and engineering support for the Mill, which will include but is not limited to compliance process coordination, lean projects, quality, product safety, and analytical and systems support. Develop and maintain methods for tracking and reducing operational costs.

Coordinate the efforts of our outside resources to improve our operation by filtering and utilizing appropriate information.

Conduct data analysis projects and use data to make business decisions.

Assignments may include some work at higher levels for training and development purposes.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.

1-3 years in process engineering or production in the paper industry.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with instrumentation and control systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong knowledge of Pulp & Paper making, waste-water treatment, and recovery operations.

Demonstrated interest and aptitude in controls.

Work well under pressure and within time constraints as well as possess the ability to multi-task and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers.

Capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving.

Capable of working with ambiguity.

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