Fiber Machine Technician

Flint Hills Resources; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Vacation prorated

Paid holidays

PTO hours

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific in Green Bay, WI is seeking a Fiber Technician 1 to operate equipment, monitor control systems, and support production on a rotating 12-hour schedule (days/nights, weekends, holidays). Starting pay is $23-27/hour with a $3.00/hour night-shift premium.

We offer a full benefits package starting the first month, vacation and holidays, PTO, and opportunities to advance in a safety‑conscious, team‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Experience using a computer OR tablet OR smartphone.
• Ability to speak, read and write English.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets.
• Monitor and/or enter into computer control systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment to optimize production.
• Inspect product to ensure quality standards are met.
• Perform basic asset care duties including routine preventative maintenance and cleaning.
• Work as a team to meet or exceed production, waste, quality, and safety goals.
• Maintain safety PPE and follow safety rules.

Skills

Computer skills

English literacy

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Manufacturing/industrial program

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Our Georgia-Pacific facilities in Green Bay, WI are looking for motivated individuals to join our team as a Fiber Technician 1 at our Broadway location. A successful candidate will be detail-oriented and thrive in a team-oriented environment.

Pulp Processing Technicians work a rotating 12-hour shift that includes days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime hours. The starting rate of pay is $23-27/HR and will be determined based on experience. A $3.00/hour shift premium will be paid for all night-shift hours worked (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM).

Additional Benefits to consider:

Full benefits package that begins the first of the month following the start date

Two (2) weeks of vacation prorated for the first year

11 Paid Holidays each calendar year

48 Hours of PTO (1-yr waiting period until PTO is earned and will be pro-rated during the first year of eligibility)

Opportunities to advance based on capability, not seniority

Work in a progressive, safety-conscious work environment

Overtime opportunities

Our Team

The Green Bay Broadway Mill manufactures and distributes leading commercial and retail brands of paper products (bath tissue, napkins, and towels). Every day, GP employees and products help maintain a strong, stable economy in Northeastern Wisconsin. We do more than just make paper. Check out this video to see for yourself: Come Inside a GP Paper Mill | Georgia-Pacific (youtube.com)

What You Will Do

Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets

Monitor and/or enter into computer control systems

Troubleshoot equipment to optimize production

Inspect product to ensure quality standards are met including grading of wastepaper

Perform basic asset care duties to include routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of the work area

Work as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste, quality, and safety goals

Operate and/or work around mobile equipment

Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, which includes wearing required safety PPE

Perform tasks such as lifting, climbing, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day, in a loud/noisy, industrial, high-volume environment

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Experience using a computer OR tablet OR smartphone

Ability to speak, read and write English

What Will Put You Ahead

Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, agricultural, or military environment OR completion of post-high school education in a manufacturing/industrial-centered program

Experience troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment

Experience working in a paper/pulp manufacturing environment

Experience working a rotating shift

Forklift experience including loading and unloading trailers

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 the 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. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).