Fiberline Operator

Georgia Pacific Corp.; Perdue Hill (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is hiring a Fiberline Operator for our Perdue Hill, AL (ARC) facility. The Fiberline Operator safely operates pulping and bleaching process equipment to meet mill production and quality goals. The role involves twelve-hour rotating shifts with overtime as needed, including weekends and holidays.

The position pays $25.34 per hour, with a 4 days on, 7 off, 4 nights, 3 off, 3 days, 1 off, 3 nights, 3 off rotation (5:00 am–5:00 pm days; 5:00 pm–5:00 am nights).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate degree in Process Operations or Electrical/Instrumentation OR two (2) or more years of experience in a farming, carpentry, construction, warehouse, military, production, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device.

Responsibilities

• Monitor process variables to maintain efficient process operations and meet department quality, cost, and production goals.
• Progress through the appropriate skills level checklist in a timely manner with the goal to advance to the Daily Operating Center Position.
• Perform equipment cleanup and operator basic care including minor maintenance tasks and troubleshooting.
• Perform railcar and tanker truck loading and unloading operations for hazardous materials produced or consumed in the process.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules & regulations to include wearing required safety equipment.
• Attend and complete mandatory and ongoing trainings.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Associate degree in Process Operations or Electrical/Instrumentation

Bachelor’s Degree in Process Operations or Engineering

Job description

Georgia Pacific is hiring a Fiberline Operator for our Perdue Hill, AL (ARC) facility. The Fiberline Operator position creates value by safely operating pulping and bleaching process equipment to meet or exceed the mill’s production and quality goals.The Fiberline Operator will work twelve (12) hour rotating shifts and required overtime as needed which may include weekends and holidays.

This position pays $25.34 per hour.

The rotation is 4 days, 7 off, 4 nights, 3 off, 3 days, 1off, 3 nights, and 3 off (5:00 am to 5:00 pm days and 5:00pm to 5:00am nights) .

Our Team

Alabama River Cellulose (ARC) mill has been a major part of the economic lifeblood of the region. Recognized as one of the largest pulp operations in North America, the mill is also considered the largest manufacturer in Monroe County and one of the largest employers in the area. ARC, part of Georgia-Pacific’s Cellulose group.

What You Will Do

• Monitor process variables to maintain efficient process operations and meet department quality, cost, and production goals
• Progress through the appropriate skills level checklist in a timely manner with the goal to advance to the Daily Operating Center Position
• Perform equipment cleanup and operator basic care including minor maintenance tasks and troubleshooting
• Perform railcar and tanker truck loading and unloading operations for hazardous materials produced or consumed in the process
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules & regulations to include wearing required safety equipment
• Attend and complete mandatory and ongoing trainings

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate degree in Process Operations or Electrical/Instrumentation OR two (2) or more years of experience in a farming, carpentry, construction, warehouse, military, production, or manufacturing environment
• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device

What Will Put You Ahead

• Operational experience in a Kraft pulping, screening or bleaching operation
• Experience working with local, remote, and/or distributed process control systems
• Experience lining up equipment for chemical transfer operation
• Experience with safe work permitting (hot work, line breaking) and executing lockout activities (isolation, draining, deenergizing)
• Experience operating pumps, control valves, agitators, or reactor equipment
• Chemical Process Safety (CPS) or Process Safety Management (PSM) experience
• Familiarity with lab equipment & procedures; pH measurement, conductivity measurement and titration
• Bachelor’s Degree in Process Operations or Engineering

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Hiring Philosophy

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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.

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.