Machine Operator

Georgia Pacific Corp.; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking motivated and detail-oriented individuals to join our team as Machine Operators in Hattiesburg, MS. Positions involve 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime, with a starting pay of $19.00 per hour.

We value team members who operate equipment safely, meet daily production goals, perform basic maintenance, and uphold our safety and quality standards in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience operating equipment in manufacturing/industrial/military/farming/automotive settings.
• Experience adjusting and repairing equipment in similar environments.
• Experience using computerized machinery in manufacturing settings.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to safely meet daily production goals.
• Inspect products and adjust equipment to meet quality standards.
• Perform preventative maintenance and basic machine repair.
• Adhere to safety and environmental guidelines and procedures.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area during shift.
• Follow safety rules and regulations.
• Work around dust, oil, grease, chemicals and other substances.

Skills

Equipment operation

Equipment adjustment

Computerized machinery

Education

Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance/Electrical/Instrumentation Technology

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring motivated and detail-oriented individuals to join our team as Machine Operators at our facility in Hattiesburg, MS. These positions work 12-hour shifts, to include rotating, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. The starting pay is $19.00 per hour.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific in Hattiesburg, MS is a leading specialty paper packaging supplier focused on providing a quality product and cost savings to our customers in the foodservice and retail napkin industry. We offer our customers a strategic partnership that contributes to their long-term profitability and success.

What You Will Do

• Operate equipment to safely meet daily production goals
• Inspecting product and make appropriate equipment adjustments to meet quality standards
• Perform preventative maintenance and basic machine repair
• Adhere to all safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Maintain the cleanliness of work area throughout shift to ensure a safe and orderly environment
• Maintaining strict adherence to safety rules and regulations.
• Work around dust, oil, grease, chemicals, and other substances

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience operating equipment in a manufacturing, industrial, military, farming, and/or automotive environment
• Experience adjusting and repairing equipment in a manufacturing industrial, military, farming, and/or automotive environment
• Experience utilizing computerized machinery in in a manufacturing industrial, military, farming, and/or automotive environment

What Will Put You Ahead

• Industrial maintenance or electrical experience
• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical and/or Instrumentation Technology

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.

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.

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.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and business work together to produce superior results.