Barko Operator

Georgia-Pacific; Corrigan (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific in Corrigan, TX seeks a Barko Operator Trainee for its plywood mill, working on the night shift with potential overtime and training on other shifts. The role focuses on learning heavy equipment operation, safety, and teamwork to meet production goals.

Starting wage is $25.00 per hour, with training may occur on other shifts; this position supports a safety-first, collaborative work environment committed to high quality and production standards.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year experience operating a knuckle boom (Barko)

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned machine safely and efficiently, achieving quality and productivity goals.
• Individual visually analyzes the safety, production, quality, and flow process.
• Makes specific operational decisions based on pre-determined quality and production standards.
• Perform and/or facilitate the coordination of functions necessary for Green End operation.
• Help mentor new employees to meet/exceed production goals.
• Adhere to operating SOP’s.
• Identify and troubleshoot flow problems.
• Should be self-motivated, a team player and show initiative & reliability.
• Complete necessary reports.

Job description

Corrigan Plywood Barko Operator Trainee – Log Processing Nights

Your Job

• Georgia-Pacific has opening for a Barko Operator Trainee (Heavy Equipment Operator) at our CORRIGAN, TX Plywood Mill. If you are motivated by working with your hands, learning new and exciting tasks, and working with teammates toward a common goal, this may be the job for you! This will be a night shift position. Overtime and shift work (days or nights) could be required, as necessary. Training may be required on other shifts.

Rate of Pay and Work Schedule

The starting wage for this position is $25.00 an hour. This is a night shift position, but training may be required on other shifts.

Our Team

• Georgia-Pacific in CORRIGAN, TX manufactures pine plywood panels and siding that are ideal for residential and light commercial construction. GP employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury free workplace. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit www.buildgp.com

Key Responsibilities

• Operate assigned machine safely and efficiently, achieving quality and productivity goals.
• Individual visually analyzes the safety, production, quality, and flow process.
• Makes specific operational decisions based on pre-determined quality and production standards.
• Perform and/or facilitate the coordination of functions necessary for Green End operation.
• Help mentor new employees to meet/exceed production goals.
• Adhere to operating SOP’s.
• Identify and troubleshoot flow problems.
• Should be self-motivated, a team player and show initiative & reliability.
• Complete necessary reports.

The statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Actual duties and responsibilities may vary depending upon facility assignments and other factors.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year experience operating a knuckle boom (Barko)

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