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Machine Operator

UPM Biochemicals


Job Location:

Mills River, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 August 2026 (10 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Would you like to join a global growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values trust and be trusted achieve together renew with courage. Together we can renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils!

Learn more about us as a workplace Adhesive Materials is looking for a Machine Operator for our team in Mills River North Carolina.

Greetings from your future manager


At UPM safety and responsibility come first. At Mills River we work as one team support each other and continuously improve how weoperate. If you are motivated to learn and grow in a collaborative environment we welcome you to join us.- Phil Matt Operations Manager Mills River Factory.

What you will do

  • Operate finishing and coating equipment safely to produce high-quality products that meet customer specifications

  • Work across production areas and build skills through cross-training

  • Monitor product quality and communicate safety or process concerns promptly

  • Support continuous improvement and effective shift handovers

  • Safelymove materials and operate forkliftsand reel movers as needed

Working schedule: Full-time position working 12-hour rotating shifts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment including nights weekends and holidays asrequired.


Who you are

  • You are experienced in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment

  • You have a strong commitment to safety and adherence to procedures

  • You are comfortable using computers and digital systems for data entry and reporting

  • You communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with different teams open to cross-training and continuously improvement

This is what we offer to you

  • Safety and well-being We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We prioritize the safety of all our employees ensuring everyone returns home safely.

  • A meaningful job We do our work with professional pride producing high-quality sustainable products for our customers globally. Our community is built on great team spirit and commitment.

  • Development opportunities We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career.

  • Caring for people and the environment: Responsibility is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious sustainability targets and we keep aiming higher. Together we can renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils!

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Additional information about the position

Thisposition is located in Mills River North Carolina USA.

The position holder will report to a Coating or Finishing Supervisor at our Mills River Factory.

How to apply

To apply please submit your resume bySeptember 30th 2026. Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received and you may be contacted before the application deadline.

For support with submitting your application please contact our HR Service Center ator tel. 1 .

Learn more about how to apply fromour Careers page.

Country-specific information

A security background check may be performed for those selected to UPM positions in accordance with the company recruitment guidelines and the Security Clearance Act 726/2014.

UPM North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

UPM business / function information

UPM Adhesive Materials (formerly UPM Raflatac) offers high-quality self-adhesive paper and film products including label materials graphics solutions and removable self-adhesive products. We operate 14 factories and deliver our innovative and sustainable products through our global network of distribution terminals. We are one of UPMs growth businesses and employ around 3200 people. Our sales reached almost EUR 16 billion (USD 17 billion) in 2024. Read more:

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Required Experience:

IC


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