Machine Operator
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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!
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UPM 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 we operate. 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
- Safely move materials and operate forklifts and 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 as required.
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
This position 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 by October 31, 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 at careers@upm.com or tel. +1 877 723 5247.
Learn more about how to apply from our 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 UPM’s growth businesses and employ around 3,200 people. Our sales reached almost EUR 1,6 billion (USD 1,7 billion) in 2024. Read more: www.labelmaterials.upm.com
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How we rate this
Machine Operator at UPM rates 31 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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