Loader Operator- Diboll Lumber

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Diboll (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific in Diboll, Texas is hiring a Transfer Operator for our lumber facility. You will join a team to perform manual tasks safely and support lumber production while upholding quality standards.

The role involves rotating 12-hour shifts, potential holidays and overtime, and strict adherence to safety PPE. You’ll operate forklifts, front-end loaders, and other mill tools in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Willingness to work rotating 12-hour shifts.
• Ability to operate a variety of mill equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Work rotating shifts of up to twelve hours a day.
• Work any shift, holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Maintain safety rules and wear PPE.
• Operate forklifts, front-end loaders, air lances, chainsaws, pike poles, and other mill tools.
• Keep areas clean to create a safe workspace.
• Cross-train on production equipment to fill in for others during absences.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Adaptability

Tools

Forklift

Front-end Loader

Chainsaws

Mill tools

Air lances

Job description

Georgia-Pacific in Diboll, Texas is now hiring a Transfer Operator worker at our lumber facility. Successful employees in this role work collaboratively with a team to perform various manual tasks safely. Utility roles are responsible for supporting the production of lumber products while ensuring quality standards are upheld. This facility manufactures multi-dimensional lumber products to meet customer needs.

Shift

• Only candidates who are flexible to be assigned to work any shift will be considered.
• The schedule is a rotation of two weeks on days than two weeks on nights and all shifts are 12 hours.
• Diboll operates on a points-based attendance program.

Our Team

Lumber is made by processing logs from harvested trees into useable boards and planks for construction and manufacturing. The team is composed of dedicated employees who understand the importance of dependability and maintaining highly efficient, well-maintained assets. They work effectively together, demonstrating strong teamwork and clear, detailed communication, particularly when addressing boiler-related issues. Their collaboration, professionalism, and commitment contribute to reliable operations and consistent performance.

What You Will Do

• Work rotating shifts of up to twelve (12) hours a day
• Work any shift, holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety PPE
• Operate a variety of equipment including forklifts, front end loaders, air lances, chainsaws, pike poles, and other mill tools
• Create a safe workspace by maintaining cleanliness in assigned areas
• Contribute to a team environment by cross-training on production equipment to fill in for other operators during absences and breaks
• Work in challenging, high-volume environments (heat, cold, humidity, grease, dust, noise, etc.)

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• One (1) year of experience in manufacturing, military, industrial, farming, agriculture, landscaping, carpentry, mechanical, or construction environment

Physical Requirements

• Walk on elevated catwalks over 15 feet high to perform daily duties
• Work in a non-climate controlled mill, with dust, noise and temperatures that can be higher in the summer and lower in the winter
• Perform tasks such as lifting (50lbs), walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours/day

What Will Put You Ahead

• One (1) year of experience or more working in the plywood, lumber, or timber industry
• Experience operating a forklift
• Experience operating a front-end loader
• Experience conducting or attending safety meetings in a manufacturing environment

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