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Temporary General Labor (Summer Help)

Temporary General Labor (Summer Help)

Country:  United States
City:  Skowhegan
State: 
Location:  Mill Somerset
Department:  Paper Mill
Posting date:  Apr 30, 2025

Sappi North America
Sappi Somerset, is one of the largest, most advanced and high performing mills in North America with one of the lowest mill emissions.  Our packaging papers are suited across a range of market segments including health and beauty, confectionery, premium beverages and food packaging. We manufacture labels for cans and jars and our graphic papers are used in direct mail, magazines and catalogs. Nearly $1 billion in the last decade has been invested to expand into sustainable and renewable SBS board grades for folding carton and foodservice, including the rebuilds of PM1 in 2018 and PM2, to be completed in 2025. The Somerset mill  focuses on safety, sustainability, quality, and innovation.

Sappi North America
Sappi Somerset, is one of the largest, most advanced and high performing mills in North America with one of the lowest mill emissions.  Our packaging papers are suited across a range of market segments including health and beauty, confectionery, premium beverages and food packaging. We manufacture labels for cans and jars and our graphic papers are used in direct mail, magazines and catalogs. Nearly $1 billion in the last decade has been invested to expand into sustainable and renewable SBS board grades for folding carton and foodservice, including the rebuilds of PM1 in 2018 and PM2, to be completed in 2025. The Somerset mill  focuses on safety, sustainability, quality, and innovation.

The Somerset Mill located in Skowhegan, Maine is currently in the process of accepting applications for temporary full-time hourly general labor positions to help provide support Maintenance Services, Stores, and the Woodyard through the summer.

Successful candidates could expect to work full-time, Monday through Friday, 6:30 am – 3:00 pm or 12-hour shifts, rotating between days and nights, 3 days/nights on then 3 days/nights off. 

 

Length of employment: Approximately early June through mid-August.

 

Current rate of pay is $22 per hour.

 

Qualifications:

  • We are looking for individuals who can work safely in a manufacturing team environment.
  • Applicants must be 18 years of age minimum. We require a high school diploma or equivalent.

 

Job Duties / Work Environment can consist of but are not limited to:

  • Exposure to high/low temperatures, noise, odors, dust, and chemicals
  • Shoveling, sweeping, pushing, pulling, overhead work, lifting, handing high pressure hoses, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, squatting, and/or standing for long periods, etc.
  • Working around industrial equipment
  • Operation of powered industrial trucks such as fork trucks
  • Confined space entry

 

Please note: We will not be accepting applications or resumes any other way than through the online application process. 

The Somerset Mill located in Skowhegan, Maine is currently in the process of accepting applications for temporary full-time hourly general labor positions to help provide support Maintenance Services, Stores, and the Woodyard through the summer.

Successful candidates could expect to work full-time, Monday through Friday, 6:30 am – 3:00 pm or 12-hour shifts, rotating between days and nights, 3 days/nights on then 3 days/nights off. 

 

Length of employment: Approximately early June through mid-August.

 

Current rate of pay is $22 per hour.

 

Qualifications:

  • We are looking for individuals who can work safely in a manufacturing team environment.
  • Applicants must be 18 years of age minimum. We require a high school diploma or equivalent.

 

Job Duties / Work Environment can consist of but are not limited to:

  • Exposure to high/low temperatures, noise, odors, dust, and chemicals
  • Shoveling, sweeping, pushing, pulling, overhead work, lifting, handing high pressure hoses, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, squatting, and/or standing for long periods, etc.
  • Working around industrial equipment
  • Operation of powered industrial trucks such as fork trucks
  • Confined space entry

 

Please note: We will not be accepting applications or resumes any other way than through the online application process. 

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:  Jaime Sayers
Email:  jaime.sayers@sappi.com
Telephone number:  207-238-3496

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