Assistant Mill Chemist

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:

• 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.

What You Bring to the Table

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).

Skills & Core Competencies:

• 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.

Preferred Certifications:

• Forklift Operator Certificate
• Manlift Operator Certificate

Work Environment & Physical Demands

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.

Ready to Join our Team?

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.

Unpack your Career

We innovate to create packaging solutions that protect and deliver the products people need.

It's what we do.
Doing it in a sustainable, responsible way.

That's who we are.
Our entrepreneurial spirit and focus on doing the right thing has always guided us, and we're seeking visionaries and innovators to design, manufacture, sell, and transport our packaging at Pratt Industries.

Feel what it's like to make a lasting contribution to the environment, and build a future with the Pratt team.

Sustainable careers start here

Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held producer of 100% recycled containerboard, with more than 9000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries was founded in the USA more than 30 years ago and, since then, has shown dramatic growth with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than 27 states. The company operates several of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest.