Fiber - Machine Technician

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Two weeks vacation prorated

11 Paid Holidays

48 Hours of PTO

Annual bonus potential

Opportunities to advance

Progressive safety-conscious work env

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC in Green Bay, WI is seeking a Fiber Technician 1 to join the Broadway team. This role involves operating equipment, monitoring computer controls, and working in a rotating 12-hour shift schedule that includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

The starting pay is $23-27 per hour, with a $3.00 premium for all night shifts (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM). We offer a full benefits package starting the following month, vacation, holidays, PTO, and opportunities for advancement in a

Qualifications

• Experience using a computer, 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 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

Skills

Computer/Tablet/Phone use

English language proficiency

Job description

Your Job

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)
• Annual bonus potential
• 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 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 click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).