Log Line Operator - Albany, GA Lumber

Flint Hills Resources; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific in Albany, GA is seeking a Log Line Technician to support lumber production. You will follow safety and environmental guidelines and assist with start-up, shutdown, and daily checks on the Log Line.

The role offers rotating day/night shifts (two weeks each) with potential overtime and weekend work. Starting pay is $24 per hour, with opportunities to increase compensation based on skills and performance, and a focus on keeping the mill running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Two years of sawmill experience.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Own preventative maintenance for the Log Line.
• Input Work Requests into MOE.
• Ensure Log Line checks are completed daily.
• Retool Debarker arms as needed.
• Monitor issues hindering full potential and provide feedback.
• Coordinate with Quality Control to maximize optimizers.
• Maintain housekeeping for the Log Line and MCC rooms.
• Develop value-added improvements on our current processes.
• Own AKMS trainer responsibilities to help execute trainings with new operators.
• Assist operators with machine start-up, shutdown, down events and cleanup.
• Assist maintenance during unplanned events.
• Coordinate with leadership and Log Line operator daily on all canceled devices.
• Attend focus meetings and provide feedback to leadership.

Skills

Basic mechanical knowledge

Two years sawmill experience

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring Log Line Technician to join our Lumber facility in Albany, GA!

Salary:

• Starting pay ranges from $24/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.
• 6am-6pm / 6pm-6am
• This will be a rotating shift (two weeks on days and two weeks on nights)

Only candidates who are flexible and available to work any shift will be considered. This will include overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed.

Physical Location

3150 Sylvester Rd, 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

• Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures and actively participating in the safety program Own preventative maintenance process for the Log Line. Input Work Requests into MOE Ensure Log Line Checks are completed daily Retool Debarker arms as needed. Monitor and provide feedback on issues hindering full potential. Coordinate with Quality Control to ensure optimizers are maximized at full potential Maintain a high level of housekeeping for the Log Line and MCC rooms. Develop value added improvements on our current processes. Own AKMS trainer responsibilities to help execute trainings with new operators. Assisting operators with machine start-up, shutdown, down events and clean up Assist maintenance during unplanned events Coordinate with leadership and Log Line operator daily on all canceled devices. Attend focus meetings and provide feedback to leadership.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Basic mechanical knowledge Two (2) years of sawmill experience

What Will Put You Ahead

• One (1) year of Log Line operator experience. Experience changing out Debarker components and Merch saws

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