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Section Laborer/Machine Operator

Section Laborer/Machine Operator

Country:  United States
City:  Cloquet
State:  Minnesota
Location:  Railroad Cloquet
Division:  Supply Chain
Posting date:  Nov 13, 2026
Pay Range:  31.11

Sappi North America
Sappi Cloquet, established in 1898, produces high-quality graphic papers used in premium magazines, catalogs, books, direct mail and high-end print advertising for the fashion, automotive and travel industries, as well as speciality papers. Cloquet manufactures Verve, a dissolving pulp used for the textile and home goods markets. Energy saving and clean water initiatives at Cloquet have won environmental recognition, aligning with the mill's commitment to sustainability.

Sappi North America
Sappi Cloquet, established in 1898, produces high-quality graphic papers used in premium magazines, catalogs, books, direct mail and high-end print advertising for the fashion, automotive and travel industries, as well as speciality papers. Cloquet manufactures Verve, a dissolving pulp used for the textile and home goods markets. Energy saving and clean water initiatives at Cloquet have won environmental recognition, aligning with the mill's commitment to sustainability.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must:

  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Be able to work independently and as part of a team without direct supervision
  • Be willing and able to work rotating shifts
  • Demonstrate strong communication skills
  • Be able to plan, prioritize, and organize work activities
  • Have the ability to safely operate machinery and equipment
  • Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical examination
  • Comply with all Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) rules and regulations

Compensation

  • Starting Pay: $31.11 per hour

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must:

  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Be able to work independently and as part of a team without direct supervision
  • Be willing and able to work rotating shifts
  • Demonstrate strong communication skills
  • Be able to plan, prioritize, and organize work activities
  • Have the ability to safely operate machinery and equipment
  • Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical examination
  • Comply with all Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) rules and regulations

Compensation

  • Starting Pay: $31.11 per hour

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

HR Contact for Questions:
Name:  Alissa LaValley
Email:  alissa.lavalley@cloquet-trc.com
Telephone number:  218-879-0613

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