Quality Controller, Varkaus Mill

Job advertisement summary:

• Stora Enso is looking for a laboratory technician for the Varkaus packaging board mill for a permanent position.
• Your tasks include performing laboratory analyses in the areas of energy, pulp, and packaging board production, as well as the maintenance of laboratory equipment and management of operating system documents.
• We require laboratory technician training, problem-solving skills, an independent working style and teamwork skills, as well as English language proficiency.
• Apply through the recruitment system no later than 22.11.2026, and for more information, contact Henrik Härkönen (henrik.harkonen@storaenso.com, p. +358404172153).

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We are looking for a laboratory technician for the Varkaus packaging board mill for a permanent position. In this role, you will get to work with diverse laboratory analyses in the areas of energy, pulp, and packaging board production.

Your tasks and responsibilities

As a laboratory technician, you will work with various analyses and task packages, which are divided according to the production lines into energy, pulp, and packaging board production. Your tasks also include the maintenance of laboratory equipment and the management of operating system documents.

What kind of expert are we looking for?

We hope you have laboratory technician training, problem-solving skills, and a desire for continuous improvement. You approach your work flexibly and positively and are eager to learn new things. You work independently and responsibly, but also act naturally as part of a team. Additionally, we hope for English language proficiency from you.

Your way of working fits our culture when you aim high and drive things forward boldly, adapt to changing situations and learn quickly, utilize information in problem-solving and decision-making, and take responsibility for your work. For us, this means ambition, agility, analyticality, and accountability – succeeding together.

We offer you

By joining us, you will become part of an encouraging and international work community where different perspectives are valued and where you can learn, develop, and build a career that looks like you. We want to offer an environment where you can succeed in your work and feel well also in your free time.

Safety and well-being are of primary importance to us. Our goal is that everyone gets home healthy every day, which is why we support both your physical and mental well-being. We also offer diverse employee benefits.

How to apply for the position

Submit your application through our recruitment system no later than 22.11.2026. We process applications during the application period, so we would love to hear from you as soon as possible. We only accept applications through our recruitment system, so please do not send your application by email.

Depending on the position, we may invite you to an assessment. Our recruitment process may also include background and reference checks, a health examination, and a drug test.

For more information about the position, contact Henrik Härkönen, henrik.harkonen@storaenso.com. Phone +358404172153.

Welcome to the company of renewable materials!

Stora Enso is a global leader in the world of renewable materials, with packaging at the core of its strategy. The purpose of the company's operations is to replace non-renewable materials with renewable solutions. Together with our customers, we design and deliver competitive, high-quality packaging materials and solutions made from virgin and recycled fibers. In this way, we accelerate the transition towards a bio-based circular economy.

Stora Enso employs approximately 19,000 people, and in 2025, revenue was 9.3 billion euros. The Varkaus mill integration consists of a packaging board mill, a sawmill, and an LVL mill. We manufacture linerboard for corrugated cardboard, sawn timber and planed timber, as well as LVL for the construction industry. The integration employs approximately 420 permanent employees in production and maintenance. Products made from renewable materials have been manufactured in Varkaus for over 100 years.

We believe that diversity strengthens our competitiveness and leads to better decision-making. Teams formed by people from different backgrounds help us view things from multiple perspectives and challenge our thinking. We work actively to increase diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Stora Enso is an equal opportunity employer that follows non-discriminatory practices.

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