Chuck Whitt

Experience

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  Simpson Tacoma Kraft Company

  Nov 1977 - May 2014

  Recaust Operator

  Operation of complex machinery in the process of converting sodium carbonate into sodium hydroxide, as well as calcium carbonate into calcium oxide. Recognizing and reacting to adverse changes in the process in order to keep the system running at peak efficiency.

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  USW Local 237

  Jan 1995 - Dec 2004

  President
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  Pulp, Paper & Forest Workers Safety and Health Conference

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  Co-chair
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  WestRock Company

  May 2014 - Mar 2023

  Taking a permanent position in this department after having been a relief for almost twenty years. Responsible for running the waste treatment system as well as operating the oxygen generating plant. Same job, same place, new label on the hardhat. RockTenn merged with Mead West Vaco on July 1st, 2015.

  • Waste Treatment Operator

    Dec 2015 - Mar 2023

  • Recaust Operator

    May 2014 - Dec 2015
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  Retired

  Mar 2023 - now

  Head of Fixed Income

  45 years at the Tacoma Pulp/Paper Mill, St. Regis, Champion, Simpson, RockTenn and finally, WestRock.