About RYAM

RYAM is a global leader of cellulose-based technologies, including high purity cellulose specialties, a natural polymer commonly found in filters, food, pharmaceuticals and other industrial applications. The Company also manufactures products for paper and packaging markets. With manufacturing operations in the U.S., Canada and France, RYAM employs approximately 2,500 people and generates approximately $1.4 billion of revenues. More information is available at ​https://ryamglobal.com

RYAM’s intellectual property and manufacturing processes have been developed over 90 years, resulting in unique properties and very high quality and consistency. RYAM is consistently ranked among the nation’s top 50 exporters and delivers products to 79 ports around the world, serving customers in 20 countries across five continents.

Utility Reserves provide entry-level production support for all areas of the Jesup plant (machines, finishing / warehouse, pulp mill, stores, utilities, etc.). Employees will work in a variety of indoor and outdoor conditions throughout the plant. Employees are expected to adhere to all safety regulations and wear personal equipment. Responsibilities can be repetitive in nature, to include standard housekeeping, operating equipment, monitoring chemical process, monitoring power and recovery boilers, assembly line work, inspecting product for customer satisfaction, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities can be repetitive in nature, to include standard housekeeping, operating equipment, monitoring chemical process, monitoring power and recovery boilers, assembly line work, inspecting product for customer satisfaction, etc.

Working Conditions:

Exposure to industrial machinery, moving parts, elevated temperatures, and other physical demands. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required, including but not limited to, Hard Hats, gloves, ear protection, eye protection, safety shoes etc. Able to safely walk, reach (including above head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel. Frequently lifts and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Hourly operations positions work a 12-hour rotating swing shift schedule.

Minimum Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years in industrial/manufacturing environment

EOE/Vet/Disability