Converting Technician

Georgia Pacific Corp.; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific's Converting Technician role at the Muskogee, OK facility focuses on the safe and efficient operation of converting production lines, monitoring performance, and maintaining quality and waste targets.

You will perform Operator Basic Care tasks, support changeovers, and troubleshoot to minimize downtime while working 12-hour rotating shifts that include nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of manufacturing/industrial experience or completed related program.
• Three+ years operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting mechanical equipment.
• Experience with converting equipment and pulp/paper environments is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate converting lines safely to meet production, quality, and waste targets.
• Monitor equipment performance and adjust as per SOPs.
• Perform Operator Basic Care including cleaning, inspection, and lubrication.
• Identify and elevate equipment issues; assist with basic troubleshooting.
• Support changeovers, startups, and shutdowns for smooth transitions.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area following 5S standards.
• Collaborate with team members and maintenance to meet daily goals.
• Operate around mobile equipment safely and comply with PPE and LOTO.
• Perform physical tasks on 12-hour shifts in a loud industrial setting.
• Communicate effectively during shift handoffs and meetings.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computerized machinery

Preventive maintenance

Job description

Georgia-Pacific's Consumer Products division is seeking qualified professionals to consider for their Converting Technician position to support the Converting department inside the pulp and paper manufacturing facility located in Muskogee, OK. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of converting production lines, ensuring equipment is running within established standards for production, quality, and waste. You will monitor line performance, adjust within standard operating procedures, and support basic equipment care to maintain reliability. You will work closely with Converting Performance Leaders, Manufacturing Engineers, Reliability Technicians, and other team members to resolve issues, support daily production goals, and contribute to continuous improvement within your assigned area. Technicians, and various members of the product system the technician is assigned to. The shift for this position is 12- hour rotating shift that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed as needed. The pay starts at $21.50 per hour.

Our Team

Located on the Kerr-McClellan Navigational Channel (Arkansas River) on about 640 acres of land, the Muskogee consumer products operation spans across approximately 70 acres (or 2,900,000 square feet) of manufacturing and warehouse space are "under roof" employing approximately 830 employees. We are the second largest employer in the Muskogee, OK area and 45th in the state! Our non-union facility operates on 12-hour shifts, 7 days per week, 365 days per year; housing 2 of the 13 largest tissue machines in the world and paper machines that produce an average of 900 tons of paper per day. Our finished product consists of a mix of 40% Retail and 60% Commercial.

What You Will Do

• Operate converting production lines safely and efficiently to meet established production, quality, and waste targets
• Monitor equipment performance and product quality; make necessary adjustments within standard procedures (SPs)
• Perform Operator Basic Care (OBC) tasks including cleaning, inspection, and lubrication to sustain equipment reliability
• Identify and elevate equipment or process issues; assist with basic troubleshooting to minimize downtime
• Support changeovers, startups, and shutdowns to ensure smooth and efficient transitions between products
• Maintain a clean, organized work area in alignment with housekeeping and 5S expectations
• Work collaboratively with team members, maintenance, and leadership to meet daily production goals
• Safely operate and work around mobile equipment (e.g., forklifts, clamp trucks) as required
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to lockout/tagout (LOTO) requirements
• Perform physical tasks including lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and pulling for extended periods (up to 12-hour shifts) in a loud, industrial environment, including work at heights or in confined spaces
• Communicate effectively during shift handoffs and team meetings (DDS) to ensure alignment on priorities and risks

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High School Diploma or GED

What Will Put You Ahead

• Minimum of one year of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, agricultural, or military environment OR completion of post high school education in a manufacturing/industrial centered program
• Three or more years of experience operating, repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting mechanical equipment
• Three or more years of experience using computerized machinery in a production environment
• Experience working in a Pulp/Paper Mill or with converting equipment
• Experience performing preventive maintenance routes in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience using Microsoft Office tools

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.