after so many small milled closed out and companied consolidated with each other, the survivors are very strong with much improved efficiency and big size (multi-international companies), typically. Please Check the earning book of paper companies, they are doing very good last couple of years and the growth are rapidly.
Plus, as a process engineer in pulp & paper industry is a great opportunity to learn the complex process and conduct mass-energy balance around, saving opportunities etc will have huge career experience for this guy who just got the job offer.