Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Georgia Pacific; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Machine Operator in Spartanburg, SC, where you'll play a crucial role in producing high-quality packaging products. This position offers competitive pay and the opportunity to work with advanced machinery in a collaborative environment. You'll be responsible for operating and maintaining equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency while leading your team to success. With a commitment to innovation and employee empowerment, this organization provides a supportive culture where your contributions will make a real impact. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Machine Operator in manufacturing.
• Strong adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Ability to train and lead team members.

Responsibilities

• Operate box-making machinery to produce finished products.
• Monitor equipment and ensure adherence to production standards.
• Assist in setup and maintenance of machinery.

Skills

Machine Operation

Safety Protocols

Data Entry

Team Leadership

Preventative Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Flexo Folder Gluer

Die Cutter

EVOL

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring an experienced Machine Operator for 2^nd shift to join our Corrugated facility in Spartanburg, SC!

Starting Pay:

• $22.00 per hour - $25.00 per hour depending on experience (including $1.00 per hour shift differential)

Standard Weekly Hours:

• Mon-Fri: 3:00pm - 11:00pm

Shift Details/Overtime Requirements:

• Candidates must be available to work up to 4 hours before and/or after assigned shift to cover for vacations, absences, and open positions as needed.
• Weekend work may be required (commonly Saturday, rarely Sunday).
• The first 2 weeks to 4 weeks of orientation and training will likely be on 1st shift (7:00am - 3:00pm).

Physical Location

3100 Southport Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29302

What You Will Do

• Serve as primary operator on box-making machinery (Flexo Folder Gluer, EVOL, and/or Die Cutter), to produce finished boxes.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and company policies to ensure a safe working environment.
• Understand key metrics and operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets.
• Assist in the setup, operation, and monitoring of machinery in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
• Proactively prep orders by ensuring all necessary materials and components are ready for use in the production process.
• Monitor and/or enter data into computer control systems.
• Serve as a knowledgeable leader on your machine, providing training, direction, motivation, and support to fellow team members.
• Perform basic asset care duties to include routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of work area.
• Identify potential improvements and efficiencies to reduce waste and increase production within quality standards.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Machine Operator with at least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment.
• Lifelong learner who is motivated to learn, grow, and improve each day.
• Hard-working, positive, "can-do" teammate who generously shares knowledge with others.
• Role model who displays responsibility, integrity, respect for others, and humility.
• Proven winner who is driven to succeed and deliver outstanding results.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience working in Corrugated or similar packaging industry.
• Die Cut, EVOL, or Flexo Folder Gluer Operator experience.
• Previous leadership experience in 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 Benefits

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 Opportunities

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. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).