Kraft Paper Machine Operator - Learn & Grow on 12-Hour Shifts

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC in Palatka, FL is seeking Kraft Machine Operators to learn and advance in the paper making process. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on training in a non-climate controlled plant environment.

Starting at $21.82 per hour, candidates will rotate days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime on 12-hour shifts. No relocation, heavy lifting, or safety certifications required beyond training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience using a computer, or tablet in a work environment.
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, farming, automotive, service and/or military environment.
• Experience reading a tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Daily department cleaning in hot humid and sometimes confined areas.
• Monitor, maintain and operate production machinery within the plant.
• Troubleshoot minor machine issues and work with team members to learn and advance skills.
• Use a tablet to manage Operator Basic Care routes and to issue safe work permits.
• Take on additional job duties as one progresses through the skilled paper making training process.
• Complete safety training including lock out tag out, fall protection, safety controls, confined space entry, forklift safety certification, and 'Save My Life' permitting.
• Walk/stand for the majority of a 12-hour shift.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Computer/tablet use

Industrial experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Georgia-Pacific LLC in Palatka, FL is seeking Kraft Machine Operators to learn and advance in the paper making process. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on training in a non-climate controlled plant environment.

Starting at $21.82 per hour, candidates will rotate days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime on 12-hour shifts. No relocation, heavy lifting, or safety certifications required beyond training.