Machine Operator- Day Shift Dudley, NC Lumber

Georgia Pacific Corp.; Dudley (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific in Dudley, NC is seeking experienced Machine Operators to join the lumber mill team. You will operate lumber production equipment as part of a peer group, helping to meet customer demand in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This day-shift role runs 12 hours from 6 am to 6 pm.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of manufacturing experience; forklift experience is a plus. Physical work includes lifting up to 50 lbs and working in a non-climate controlled setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year manufacturing experience in a related setting.
• Forklift operation experience is preferred.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate lumber production equipment to meet facility goals.
• Collaborate with operations, reliability, mechanical and electrical staff to address deficiencies.
• Learn and apply preventative maintenance practices to improve reliability.
• Work in a non-climate controlled environment with lifting and 12-hour shifts.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Forklift experience

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking experienced manufacturing employees for our Machine Operator role in our Dudley, NC Lumber Mill. As a Machine Operator, you'll work with a group of your peers in a manufacturing environment operating lumber production equipment to fulfill customer demands in a growing industry.

Salary

• Pay starting at $22 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.
• Earning Potential of $25 once trained.

Shift

Day shift positions only. The work schedule runs on 12 hour shifts from 6 am - 6 pm

Physical Location

2457-A Old Mt Olive Hwy, Dudley, NC 28333

Our Team

Our team creates value by safely assisting with the production of lumber for our valued customers.

What You Will Do

• Develop skillsets required to run dimensional lumber equipment with a team of your peers to achieve facility production goals.
• Collaborate with operations, reliability, mechanical, and electrical staff to identify machine center deficiencies and follow to resolution.
• Learn preventative maintenance practices to maintain machine center reliability.
• Work in a non-climate controlled industrial environment, while performing tasks including lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling up to 50lbs for up to twelve (12) hours a day.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• A minimum of 1 year manufacturing experience or have done comparable work in a comparable work environment that includes but is not limited to: farming, agriculture, landscaping, carpentry, mechanical, construction, etc

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience operating and driving a forklift

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks including climbing ladders and working at heights or in confined spaces.
• Ability to work in a sawmill environment with dust, noise, heat, and cold conditions.

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Hiring Philosophy

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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 more, Georgia-Pacific is committed to quality and innovation. Our 30,000+ employees across 150+ locations bring products to life while operating one of the largest recycling businesses in the industry.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.