Kilns Operator - Albany Lumber

Georgia Pacific Corp.; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is hiring a Kilns/Lift Operator at our Lumber facility in Albany, GA. The standard schedule is a 2/2/3 rotation with a .50 shift premium for overnight hours. The role involves kiln control, dryer operation, and multi-ton forklift handling in an outdoor climate.

You will be responsible for safety, troubleshooting, and maintaining product quality. Qualified candidates have at least six months in manufacturing and forklift operations, plus related technical training.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of experience in manufacturing, industrial, construction, farming, warehouse, or military environments.
• Minimum six months of experience operating a forklift, backhoe, front end loader, or skid steer.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and react to kiln alarm systems; control process variables (tank levels, temperatures, moisture, etc.).
• Safely operate burners and kilns from a computer to dry product.
• Troubleshoot complex machine center issues and make critical decisions on burner operations.
• Perform preventive maintenance and address issues with precision and accuracy.
• Possibly work additional days or stay late on maintenance days with short notice.
• Transport, store, and feed in-process lumber with multi-ton forklift; ensure clean, organized work area.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Forklift operation

Education

Technical discipline training

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is now hiringKilns/Lift Operatorto join our Lumber facility in Albany, GA!

Schedule:

• Standard schedule is a 2/2/3 rotation
• .50 Shift premium for working overnight hours

Physical Location:

3150 Sylvester Road Albany, GA 31705

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 operates 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.

What Will Put You Ahead

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience operating a dry kiln, either burner or boiler.
• At least 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.

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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 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 are 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.

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.