Entry Level Operator

Why You’ll Want to Work Here

At Port Townsend Paper Company, we don’t just offer jobs — we offer long-term careers with excellent pay, unbeatable benefits, and a team that supports your success.

• Starting wage: $23.08/hour
• Shift differentials for afternoon & graveyard shifts
• Paid training – no experience needed
• Career growth
• Plenty of overtime opportunities
• Top-tier health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• Vacation you can count on:
  • 1 week after your first 6 months
  • 2 to 10 weeks granted every January based on years of service
• 10 paid holidays per year
  • Plus, an additional 24 hours of floating holiday time – use it when you want!
• Exceptional retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program (includes nutrition, financial coaching, and counseling)
• Union-represented position with fairness, support, and stability

About Us

The Port Townsend Paper Mill has been in continuous operation for over 90 years, producing high-quality Kraft pulp, paper, and containerboard. We serve loyal customers nationwide, and we’re proud to provide strong, family-wage jobs on Washington’s beautiful Olympic Peninsula.

We’re serious about:

Safety: A core value, not just a policy

Stability: A vital part of the local economy

Sustainability: Recycled and renewable fiber production

Community: We’re neighbors, not just coworkers

The Position: Entry Level Operator

We’re hiring entry-level team members to support mill operations. You’ll be trained in multiple departments and be part of the essential crew that keeps production running smoothly. No experience? We’ll train you.

What You’ll Do

You'll rotate through key departments, helping with tasks such as:

Digesters – Load vessels with wood chips, secure lids, clean up

Fiber Supply – Operate 988 CAT loaders, skid steers, and keep materials flowing

Power & Recovery – Clean equipment, operate valves and conveyors

Paper Machines – Keep machines clear and work areas safe

Shipping – Safely operate forklifts

All other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• High School diploma or GED
• 18 years of age or older
• Ability to pass a drug screen and physical capacity test
• Willingness to work physically demanding shifts
• Able to train and act as a relief for jobs within multiple departments

Work Environment & Schedule

• 12-hour rotating shifts with a great schedule: work two days, two nights, then enjoy four full days off to recharge
• Fast-paced industrial environment with exposure to heat, cold, dust, and noise
• Physical demands include lifting 40+ lbs, climbing stairs and ladders, working in confined spaces, and wearing respirators

Make a Move That Matters

Whether you're starting your first industrial job or looking to build a long-term career, Port Townsend Paper Corporation is where you can grow, earn, and thrive — all while living in one of the most scenic areas in the Pacific Northwest.

Apply today and join the PTPC family.

Port Townsend Paper Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.