EVOL Operator

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is hiring an EVOL Operator for our Asheboro, NC corrugated packaging facility. You will operate corrugated production equipment safely to meet production and quality goals, with opportunities for advancement.

The role requires willingness to work any shift, including weekends and overtime, in a hot and noisy environment. Pay ranges from $24 to $29 per hour, plus $2 shift diff on 2nd and $1 on 3rd shift, with orientation on 1st shift.

Qualifications

• Experience operating EVOL or similar machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and blueprints.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and accessing production systems.

Responsibilities

• Safety and compliance: follow lockout/tagout procedures, review JHA, identify emergency stops.
• Technical skills: read and use hard cards; read measuring tools like tape, micrometers, caliper; enter orders into setup console; mount printing plates and dies.
• Machine setup/operation: set up prefeeder, glue system, slotter heads, folding rails, counter ejector; set up bundler/loadformer; operate conveyors and other components.
• Troubleshooting and maintenance: diagnose and fix issues with Clear Vision system and bottom set inserter; access FFF/KIWI for maintenance.

Skills

Operating EVOL machines

Reading technical docs/blueprints

Basic data entry/computer skills

Job description

Your Job
Georgia-Pacific is now hiring motivated and detail-oriented individuals to join our team as an EVOL Operator at our corrugated packaging facility in Asheboro, NC. Our team members create value by safely operating machines to meet and exceed the plant’s production and quality goals. Candidates who acquire the knowledge and skills to be successful in this position will have exciting opportunities for advancement.

Pay:

• $24/hr - $29/hr
• 2nd Shift Differential - $2 per hour
• 3rd Shift Differential - $1 per hour

Hours:

• 1st: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
• 2nd: 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm
• 3rd: 11:00 pm – 7:00 am

Shift

• Only candidates who are flexible to be assigned to work any shift will be considered.
• Shift is Monday - Friday: Candidates must be flexible to work weekends (Saturdays & Sundays) and overtime (12-hour shift).
• Asheboro operates on a point-based attendance program.

Shift Hours

• Orientation and training will take place on 1st shift (7am - 3pm).

Must be available and flexible to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed

Our Team
At Georgia-Pacific, we don’t believe a job is just simply a job. We see each role as a career and a way to advance your skills to not only better your life, but the community as well. These hourly positions will support production by safely operating corrugated production equipment while maintaining a strict adherence to safety rules and regulations. Our EVOL Operators work in a hot, humid, and noisy environment and work any shift including holidays, weekends and overtime as needed. If you are committed to safety and have a willingness to grow and advance, you may be GP’s next EVOL Operator!

Georgia-Pacific is one of the nation’s leading corrugated box manufacturers. To learn more about the GP Corrugated Business, check out these videos/links:

Georgia-Pacific: How Corrugated Boxes are Made

www.gppackaging.com

What You Will Do

• Safety and Compliance:
• Correctly perform Lockout/Tagout/Try (APM & ZES) procedures.
• Review and understand Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Identify all emergency stops on the machine and demonstrate their use.
• Technical Skills:
• Properly read and understand hard cards and print cards.
• Accurately read and use measuring instruments such as tape measures, micrometers, and caliper gauges.
• Enter orders correctly into the setup console.
• Demonstrate and properly mount printing plates and cutting dies.
• Machine Setup and Operation:
• Properly set up the prefeeder, glue system, slotter heads, folding rails, and counter ejector.
• Demonstrate and properly set up the bundler and loadformer.
• Operate and set up conveyors and other machine components.
• Perform set-up and troubleshooting of the Clear Vision system and bottom set inserter.
• Quality Control:
• Understand and properly check ink viscosity and pH.
• Use color swatches appropriately.
• Perform quality checks and inspections correctly using the QMS system.
• Inspect finished units thoroughly to ensure quality standards are met.
• Properly identify and record all waste.
• Maintenance and Repairs:
• Demonstrate proper repair of rubber on die boards (if applicable).
• Understand and access FFF/KIWI for maintenance procedures.
• Understand die cut diagrams and perform necessary adjustments.
• Production Efficiency:
• Properly complete quality checks in the QMS system.
• Record lead to trail skew using a micrometer.
• Demonstrate understanding of load identification and stack patterns.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience operating EVOL or similar machinery.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical documents and blueprints.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and accessing production systems.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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 https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture .

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. 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 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. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf