Plant Operator for Waste Paper Processing and Fluidized Bed Furnace in 4-Shift System 100% (m/f/d)

Plant Operator for Waste Paper Processing and Fluidized Bed Furnace in 4-Shift System 100% (m/f/d)

• Niederbipp
• permanent
• full-time

About us

Hey, we are Tela, a family-owned company. For over 50 years, we have been producing high-quality hygiene papers that are continuously adapted to the changing needs of people and markets thanks to state-of-the-art technology and constant innovation. With our own wastewater treatment and waste paper processing plant, we have been pioneers of sustainability since the beginning and still place the greatest value on ecology and environmental awareness today.

More than 200 highly motivated, skilled employees ensure the supply of our regional and international customers in Niederbipp, Bern, among others with the Swiss traditional brand Tela. As a family-run company, Tela has complemented since 2021 as a partner a network of hygiene paper factories in Switzerland, Germany, and Poland that has existed for over 40 years.

To strengthen our team in Niederbipp, we are looking for you as soon as possible as

Plant Operator for Waste Paper Processing and Fluidized Bed Furnace in 4-Shift System 100% (m/f/d)

Tasks

Exciting tasks with freedom and responsibility:

• Plant expert: You control the heart of our paper production, monitor the waste paper processing plant and the fluidized bed furnace, and ensure smooth operation. You also ensure that all units function and that the paper input is correct according to the recipe and whiteness specification.
• Organizational talent: You manage daily tasks, perform water analyses, maintenance work, and cleaning tasks, and ensure the replenishment of auxiliaries.
• Technical all-rounder: You support repairs, cover changes, and process problems. Your ideas for optimizing production processes are in demand.

Profile

This is what characterizes you:

• Training and experience: You have completed mechanical or technical training, e.g., as a plant operator, mechanic, locksmith, or plumber, or have several years of experience with industrial plants. Ideally, you have experience as a heating plant operator.
• Willingness to further education: You have solid knowledge as a heating plant operator or are interested in completing further training with our support.
• Shift readiness: You feel comfortable in a 4-shift operation. We work in a rotating 7-day shift model, where you work seven consecutive days in the same shift – including weekends and holidays. Depending on the rhythm, you have 56 to 80 hours of free time between shift changes.
• Personal qualities: You are skilled in craftsmanship and technology, a team player, work independently and thoughtfully, and can communicate well in German.
• Systems: You have experience with process control systems and are familiar with (process engineering) plants and MS Office.
• Mobility: You have your own car or good public transport connections to start punctually at the beginning of the shift.

Offer

• At least 5 weeks of vacation so you can properly relax
• Free parking spaces so you don't have to worry about finding a parking spot
• Look forward to birthday, Easter, and St. Nicholas gifts
• A good pension fund for your future security
• Free fruit and ice cream in summer as well as healthy catering options
• Work in a very good team and a great atmosphere
• Free products four times a year
• Thorough introduction and training to prepare you optimally for your tasks
• Opportunities for education and training to constantly expand your skills
• Access to our employee app for current information and communication
• Benefit from bonuses for successful employee referrals

Contact

Muriel Uebersax

HR Specialist

Tela GmbH | Human Resources Department | Rotboden 1 | 4704 Niederbipp