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The Corrugated/Paper Industry focuses on the manufacture and use of corrugated containers and associated packaging materials and products. The Corrugated/Paper Industry is growing quickly, helped by the explosion of e-commerce and developments in digital printing technologies. This market is increasing, growing around 3.7% annually to reach $300 billion in 2023.Top companies include International Paper Company, WestRock Company, and Packaging Corporation of America.

What are common job types in the Corrugated & Paper industry?

Production Worker - Production Workers are responsible for operating and maintaining equipment in a factory or warehouse and preparing items for distribution. The Production Worker involves assembling and checking product parts, ensuring that all machinery runs smoothly, and assisting in the shipment of items.

Field Service Technician - Field Service Technicians are responsible for helping clients install, repair, and maintain equipment. A few of the main duties of a Field Service Technician are troubleshooting the equipment, advising the customer on how to use the equipment, building relationships with customers, and following company procedures.

Maintenance Technician - Maintenance Technicians are responsible for conducting general maintenance and repairs on facility equipment and property structures.

Operating Technician - Operating Technicians are members of shift teams who monitor and operate the facilities of work platforms, often working in cooperation with engineering and construction teams. Their main responsibilities are to maintain plant integrity and ensure a reliable availability of supplies to customers.

Machine Operator - Machine Operators, also called Machinists, are responsible for a variety of machine-specific functions—from setting-up equipment, loading materials and operating machinery, to monitoring and optimizing efficiency, maintaining machines and performing quality checks.

What Corrugated & Paper jobs are in demand?

Engineers and skilled workers - like Technicians and Operators, continue to be in high demand in the Corrugated/Paper industry. While robots play a role in the factory environment, skilled workers are constantly needed to make sure that systems remain running at optimal levels. In addition to ensuring that production continues to run smoothly, Technicians and Operators are critical for quality control and the running of the facilities.

What are the highest paying Corrugated & Paper jobs?

Field Service Technicians earn the most in the Corrugated/Paper Industry, earning $50K-$60K on average, depending on location.

Why should one start a career in the Corrugated & Paper industry?

The talent pool for skilled workers in the Corrugated/Paper Industry is in high demand. Due to an aging workforce, these skilled professionals are extremely desirable. The Corrugated/Packaging Industry has seen an increase in production and will continue to grow, due to an increase in ecommerce and a subsequent demand for innovative packaging. In addition, as the world population increases, paper products will continue to be in demand, offering job security to those looking to begin a career in this industry.


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Journeyman Electrical


Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 9916849
Date Posted: 7/16/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Pine Hill, AL
Category: Corrugated/Paper
Salary: $44 - $44

Description

Job Requirements

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Minimum high school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience
  • Eligible for employment in the US

AND the following:

  • At least three (3) years of work experience in INSTRUMENTATION AND ELECTRICAL systems
  • Must be willing to meet the following requirements:
  • Work in industrial conditions (may be warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, elevated working surfaces, and confined spaces (with proper safety training and safety protection)
  • Undergo technical online testing, interview, and a formal hands-on assessment of skills
  • Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment
  • Undergo a job-related health assessment as a condition of employment
  • Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment
  • Work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule
  • Work overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notification
  • Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis
  • Wear required safety equipment
  • It is preferred that candidates have the following skills and/or experience(s):
  • Associates degree and/or certification(s) in Industrial Maintenance or other related disciplines within instrumentation/electrical.
  • At least five (5) years of work experience in INSTRUMENTATION AND ELECTRICAL systems
  • Relevant work experience in an industrial environment.

The Job You Will Perform:

  • This position will work alongside journeymen-level Electrical/Instrumentation maintenance technicians in routine maintenance work as well as performing many duties independently. Our world class Global Manufacturing Training program provides paid hands-on experiences and classroom instruction in order to prepare you for your next promotion.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Instrumentation:
  • Troubleshoot, configure, maintain:
  • PLC systems
  • Single loop controls for various field systems
  • Instillation, calibration, troubleshooting various manufactures of analog and SMART instruments and analytical equipment
  • Shop and field repair of final control elements such as pneumatic valves, electric valves, solenoid operated valves, calibration of pneumatic and SMART valve positioners
  • Reading and interpreting electrical schematics
  • Routine and regulatory calibration of field instruments for boilers and environmental systems
  • Troubleshoot, maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems
  • Read and redline loop sheets, P&IDs
  • Read and interpret wiring diagrams & electrical schematics
  • Understand and follow NFPA70E regulations involving Arc Flash and Shock hazards
  • Calibration and maintaining control instrumentation
  • Other duties as assigned
AND
Electrician:
  • Troubleshoot, install, repair AC and DC drive systems as well as stand-alone process drives of various manufacturers
  • Troubleshoot, install, maintain various electrical components such as mechanical limit, proximity, photo electric, speed and reflective switches
  • Reading and interpreting electrical schematics
  • Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on 480v thru 13.8kv power distribution switchgear
  • Understand and follow NFPA70E regulations involving Arc Flash and Shock hazards
  • Other duties as assigned

The Skills You Will Bring:

  • Critical Thinking – Analyze and use logic to address issues
  • Team Player – Collaborate and work cooperatively across a multifunctional team
  • Dependability – Being reliable, responsible, and dependable
  • Self-Motivation – Exerting effort towards training to move up to next position and accepting feedback to make improvements or take corrective action





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Area Process Manager


Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 1702461
Date Posted: 7/16/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Pine Hill, AL
Category: Corrugated/Paper
Salary: $129,900 - $158,700

Description

The Area Process Manager is the leader of an operations area in a fully integrated pulp and paper mill. This position is responsible for safety, quality, environmental compliance, employee engagement, hourly team development, process productivity, efficiency, reliability, and area financial performance, while at the same time using a systems based approach to build long-term stability and reliability. Responsibilities will also include the direction of technical resources and process experts who support the area. This position reports to the Business Unit Manager of the Operations area.

The Job You Will Perform:

  • Provide visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety results
  • Develop tools and systems to maintain compliance with all applicable environmental permitting and ensure all environmental compliance systems are reliable and accurate (NCG, air, water, etc.)
  • Deliver the highest quality finished product to our customers.
  • Participate and lead within the structure of the mill's quality management system (QMS) and support the Quality Manager in investigating issues and resolving problems as they apply to the manufacturing process. Support training processes in alignment with GMTI to ensure a pool of highly skilled team members.
  • Build effective systems and materials such as operating procedures (SOP), troubleshooting documents (TCC), and other training materials.
  • Support engagement processes to ensure the crews have ownership and feel valued within the organization.
  • Coordinate within the Power department and other business units to optimize area production to meet the needs of the department and the mill, including process balances as needed (e.g. upset conditions and outages).
  • Complete technical process evaluations and improvements.
  • Seek out and implement best practices using teams, databases, vendors, and other technical resources.
  • Support the manufacturing work systems (MWS) process to prioritize and plan daily work, routine outages, and annual outages including operational, maintenance, and contractor tasks.
  • Coordinate outage and other routine work as needed, which may include review of bid proposals and planned spending to ensure maximum value is achieved.
  • Serve as a contractor coordinator (owner's rep) as required.
  • Support improvements in a healthy and highly functioning basic care process.
  • Lead ongoing improvement efforts in reliability pacesetter elements.
  • Participate in the 5S program for the area, including leading 5S improvement projects as needed.
  • Participate in cost reduction program idea generation and implementation process.
  • Provide support for capital project development and implementation.
  • Implement systems to improve/sustain results, including PI processbook pages, excel spreadsheet tools, Proficy based centerlining systems, etc.
  • Participate in accountability follow-ups with employees as needed and when appropriate.
  • Manage area costs and meet budget.
  • Provide support for budgeting cycle targeted at delivering year over year savings. Fulfill weekend duty team leadership role for the Power department.
  • Lead and sustain continual improvement in the Manufacturing Excellence culture in the department.

The Skills You Will Bring:

  • Successful candidate should have the ability to:
  • Instill safety as a core value within the team and effectively communicate a shared vision for safety.
  • Quickly develop thorough knowledge of mill equipment and systems
  • Utilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate to groups and individuals at all levels.
  • Approach positional responsibilities in an inclusive manner by engaging all team members in area, department, and mill.
  • Possess Manufacturing Excellence (ME) certification of white or green belt.
  • Utilize strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks effectively.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

  • CHE, ME, EE, Paper Science degree or other equivalent experience required.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in Power/Steam Production and paper manufacturing, with 2 years in Power Department manufacturing preferred.
  • Candidate should have experience managing both people and processes, with experience managing hourly team members a plus.





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