Kilns/Lift Operator (Warrenton, GA)

Georgia Pacific Corp.; Warrenton (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is hiring Kilns/Lift Operator II for our Lumber facility in Warrenton, GA. Starting pay ranges from $21.50 to $28 per hour, with potential increases based on skills and performance. Shift options include 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

or 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m., with a repeating 3-on/3-off schedule. Primary duties include kiln operations, burner control, and dry kiln processes, plus maintenance support and safe, efficient production of lumber.

Qualifications

• Six months in manufacturing/industrial environment or related technical training.
• Six months forklift/heavy equipment operation.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions.
• One year experience operating a dry kiln or boiler.
• One year experience operating a multi-ton forklift or heavy equipment.
• Experience with rigging equipment and load weights.

Responsibilities

• Monitor kiln alarm system and respond appropriately.
• Control process variables (tank levels, temperatures, moisture).
• Operate burners and kilns via computer for safe drying.
• Troubleshoot machine center issues.
• Make critical burner/drying decisions.
• Perform PMs and correct issues with precision.
• Operate forklift outside in a climate-controlled environment.
• Assist with additional tasks as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Process control

Troubleshooting

Reading instructions

Kiln operation knowledge

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring Kilns/Lift Operator II to join our Lumber facility in Warrenton, GA!

Salary:

• Our starting pay is at $21.50 to $28/hr. depending on experience.
• You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the mill.

Shift Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.

*Work 3 days, off 3 days, work 3 days, off 3 days, work 3 nights, off 3 days, work 3 nights, off 3 days, repeat.

Physical Location:

331 Thomson Hwy, Warrenton, GA 30828

Our Team

Our team creates value by safely assisting with the production of lumber for our valued customers.

What You Will Do

• Knowledge and understanding of the kiln alarm system and be able to react appropriately.
• The ability to control a process (i.e., tank levels, temperatures, flows, moisture readings, etc.)
• Using a computer to control burners and kilns safely while properly drying a quality product.
• Troubleshooting complex problems within the machine center.
• Making critical decisions around burner operations and effective drying processes.
• Performing all PM's and correct issues with precision and accuracy on machine center.
• Potentially work additional days or stay late on maintenance days when needed with short notice to perform tasks at machine center.
• Transport, store, and feed in-process lumber with multi-ton forklift (Taylor)
• Ensuring work area is neat and organized.

• Forklift operating 100% outside in a climate-controlled environment.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of six (6) months of experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, construction, farming, warehouse, or military environment OR completion of training/schooling in a related technical discipline.
• A minimum of six (6) months of experience operating a forklift, backhoe, front end loader, or skid steer.
• Experience reading and comprehending written instructions as required to complete assigned tasks.

What Will Put You Ahead

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience operating a dry kiln, either burner or boiler.
• One (1) year of experience operating a multi-ton forklift or other related heavy equipment.
• Experience with rigging equipment and knowing how to identify the load weight to understand what rigging equipment is needed.

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.

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.

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.