Machine Operator

Milwaukee Succeeds; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific in Sheboygan, WI is seeking motivated Machine Operators who prioritize safety. The role offers hourly pay of $22.50-$25.00 with a $3 shift differential on 2nd and 3rd shifts, and requires flexibility across all shifts, overtime, and weekends.

Key duties include operating the line with minimal supervision, performing minor repairs, driving efficiency, and maintaining quality. Candidates with manufacturing experience and basic computer skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device.
• Experience in corrugated packaging or similar industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate the production line with minimal supervision while meeting productivity, waste, and quality standards.
• Perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments on line equipment.
• Look for improvements to reduce waste and increase production within quality guidelines.
• Promote safety through teamwork, ownership and accountability.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Operate equipment to defined standards and product specifications.
• Monitor and input data into computer control systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment to optimize production.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operations.
• Conduct routine preventative maintenance and keep work area clean.
• Adhere to safety protocols and company policies at all times.
• Prepare orders by ensuring materials and components are ready for use.
• Assist in setup, operation, and monitoring of machinery per procedures.
• Provide training and guidance to teammates.

Skills

Machine operation

Computer literacy

Leadership potential

Education

Post-high school education in manufacturing/industrial

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is looking for motivated Machine Operators with a passion for safety to join our team in Sheboygan, WI!

Pay

• $ 22.50-$25.00 per hour
• Shift differential: $3/hour while working on 2nd or 3rd shift!

Hours

• 1st shift: 6am-2pm
• 2nd shift: 2pm-10pm
• 3rd shift: 10pm-6am (Sunday start)

Shift

• Not guaranteed, so you must be flexible and available to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.

Physical Location

What You Will Do

• Perform necessary functions to operate the line with minimal supervision while maintaining facility standards in productivity, waste, and quality standards.
• Perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments; operates in line systems with minimal supervision.
• Consistently look for improvements and efficiencies to reduce waste and increase production within quality standards set.
• Drive safety excellence through promoting employee involvement, ownership, and accountability.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets.
• Monitor and/or entry into computer control systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment to optimize production.
• Work closely with machine operators and other team members to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Perform basic asset care duties to include routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of work area.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and company policies to ensure a safe working environment.
• Proactively prep orders by ensuring all necessary materials and components are ready for use in the production process.
• Assist in the setup, operation, and monitoring of machinery in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
• Provide training, direction and support to team members.
• Understand key metrics and production goals.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience in a manufacturing, agricultural, warehouse OR military environment OR completion of post-high school education in manufacturing/industrial.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device.
• Experience working in the corrugated packaging industry.
• Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing, military, or industrial environment.

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.

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. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

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.

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

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