Lead Machine Operator

Georgia Pacific Corp.; Jonestown (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential $1/hr (7pm–7am)

Performance pay up to 6% quarterly

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Lead Machine Operator in Jonestown, PA to join a safety‑mocused team. The role offers $33.50 per hour with a $1.00 shift differential for night hours and a potential up to 6% quarterly bonus through the Performance Pay program.

Responsibilities include leading line teams on rotating 12‑hour shifts, performing makeready, and supporting maintenance. Strong safety focus and attendance discipline are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience operating production machinery.
• Lead/leadership experience in a manufacturing, military, or industrial environment.
• Experience in web manufacturing, converting, or other high-volume production operations.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Rotating 12-hour shifts with a 7-day break in a 28-day period.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams on one or more lines with minimal supervision and direct assistants to maintain safety, productivity and quality.
• Perform makeready/changeover setups according to production schedules.
• Assist with preventative maintenance tasks and minor repairs.
• Identify improvements to reduce waste and increase production.
• Promote safety and maintain accurate quality records.

Skills

Production machinery

Leadership experience

Web manufacturing

Machine tools knowledge

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is looking for safety-oriented individuals to join our team asa Lead Machine Operator in Jonestown, PA!

• $33.50 per hour
• Shift differential is $1.00 per hour between the hours of 7pm and 7am
• You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the plant.
• This role is eligible for our Performance Pay program that could offer up to a 6% quarterly bonus.

Shift

• This facility works a Dupont schedule (rotating 12-hour shifts).You will work both shifts on a rotating basis, which are 645am-7pm and 645pm-7am. There are days off between your night and day rotations.
• What is a Dupont Schedule? Click here to find out.
• Only candidates who are able to work this schedule will be considered.
• Jonestown operates on a point-based attendance program.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific’s Mailers is a part of the Packaging and Cellulose business, the Mailers business is expanding its product lines, working with key customers to create and launch one or more new products to complement our already thriving recyclable padded mailer business.

• Perform necessary functions to lead teams on one or more lines with minimal supervision and provide direction to assistant machine operator, utility machine operator, and other team members to maintain facility standards in safety, productivity, waste, housekeeping and quality standards
• Perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments; operates in line systems with minimal supervision including manual duties such as handpacking
• Perform makeready/changeover machine setups according to production schedules
• Assist in the completion of duties surrounding preventative maintenance tasks
• Consistently look for improvements and efficiencies to reduce waste and increase production within quality standards set
• Recognize and drive safety excellence through promoting employee involvement, ownership, and accountability to proactively recognize unsafe conditions or behaviors
• Perform required quality inspections and tests, while maintaining accurate records of results
• Maintain and clean machines and working area as needed

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 2+ years experience operating production machinery
• Previous lead/leadership experience in a manufacturing , military, or industrial environment
• Previous experience in web manufacturing, converting, or other high-volume production operations
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
• This role works rotating 12 hour shifts, with a 7-day break in every 28-day period

What Will Put You Ahead

• 3+ years of experience as a paper setter, operator, tender, or printing process experience such as offset printing, digital printing, web printing, or corrugating or converting experience, including inspecting quality of printed materials for alignment, registration and print defects
• 2+ years of experience working in a maintenance department
• Experience with the make ready process to prepare equipment for a new job
• Experience trouble shooting machine setup, adjusting machines and solutioning key issues safely
• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device

Other Considerations/Physical Requirements

• This role will perform tasks such as lifting up to 35lbs, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, sitting, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours/day in a loud/noisy, and high-volume environment
• This role will be on your feet for prolonged periods of time and lift 35lbs occasionally

For this role, we anticipate paying $33.50 per hour.

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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.

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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.

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