• Review operating schedule daily to ensure proper waste paper usage.
• Assure the correct type of waste paper is staged in the staging area
• Know and understand the different types of waste paper used in the tissue making process.
• Assure optimum Operation of the Deinking plant by the DCS.
• Review all equipment in the plant daily, noting any problems in the production log. Serious noted problems should be immediately brought to the attention of shift supervisor.
• Assure the correct chemical dosing in pulper and bleaching stage. 
• Monitor performance of all equipment in Deinking Plant; Pulper, High, Medium and Low-Density Cleaners, Screens, Flotation unit, washer, Disperger, Pumps, etc.
• Make necessary corrections to the process and equipment operational conditions to achieve desired production target and quality specifications. Note any changes in the production log and control chart. 
• Maintain housekeeping in the Deinking Plant area.
• Accurately and completely fill out the Deinking plant center-line.
• Accurately and completely fill out the equipment parameter reports. 
• Write work orders in the maintenance Log Book when necessary. 
• Fill out the production logbook
• Review the performance of the washer and sludge Press fabrics. 
• Record any noted defects in the fabrics.
• Any other duties assigned by the Shift Supervisor.

Knowledge and skills

• Chemical engineering degree and minimum 3 years experience in the paper industry.