Environmental Tech

Georgia Pacific; Dudley (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid vacation

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an Environmental Coordinator for the Dudley, NC complex. You will support daily environmental compliance activities, assist with reporting, training, and contractor oversight, and help advance our environmental management system and OpEx initiatives.

Reporting to the Complex Environmental Manager, the role emphasizes proactive problem solving, collaboration across teams, and strong written and verbal communication to manage multiple priorities at the plywood plant and

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent technical or industrial experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Environmental Management, or Environmental Science is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day environmental compliance requirements tied to permits, plans, and regulations.
• Prepare reports and presentations; train and coach employees; monitor consultant work and inspections.
• Support the environmental management system and ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to strategic planning and track environmental performance metrics.

Skills

Attention to detail

Outdoor/environment work

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree or equivalent (manufacturing)

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Environmental field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Your Job

Georgia‑Pacific is seeking qualified professionals to consider for a Facility Environmental Coordinator at our Dudley, NC complex. Reporting to the Complex Environmental Manager, this role is responsible for supporting the environmental compliance program at the plywood plant and co‑located lumber facility.

What You Will Do

• Assist with day‑to‑day environmental compliance requirements tied to applicable permits, plans, and regulations. Activities may include data collection and tracking, preparing reports and presentations, training and coaching employees, monitoring and directing consultant/contractor work, conducting inspections, packaging and shipping waste materials, and collecting environmental samples
• Assist with training personnel and implementing Georgia‑Pacific’s environmental 7‑Element Risk Management System
• Lead as a champion of Principle‑Based Management™ and Operations Excellence (OpEx) by communicating and demonstrating how individual actions support GP’s environmental vision and long‑term value creation
• Participate in the plant’s strategic planning and project review processes, track environmental performance metrics, and support continuous improvement of the facility’s environmental management system
• Demonstrate a proactive, problem‑solving mindset with a strong sense of urgency
• Work cohesively and effectively with others while delivering strong written and verbal communication, planning, documentation, organization, and execution across multiple priorities

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Associate degree or equivalent technical or industrial experience (2 or more years) in a manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment and outdoor environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Programs and willingness to learn site‑specific software

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Environmental Management, or Environmental Science
• Prior or current experience working at Georgia‑Pacific or Koch company, including familiarity with our systems, processes, and culture
• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting
• Experience performing air, waste management, and water field work
• Working knowledge of North Carolina and federal environmental regulations

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.

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 Benefits

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.

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 Opportunities

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.