Night Shift Machine Operator- Dudley, NC Lumber

Georgia Pacific; Dudley (NC); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is hiring a Machine Operator for their Dudley, NC Lumber Mill. The role involves operating lumber production equipment in a night shift environment, ensuring production goals are met. Candidates must have at least one year of manufacturing experience and be prepared for a physically demanding role.

The job offers a starting pay of $22 per hour and potential earnings of $25 after training. The position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in various environmental conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year manufacturing experience or comparable work experience.
• Experience in operating and driving a forklift is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop skillsets required to run lumber equipment.
• Collaborate with operations and mechanical staff for machine reliability.
• Learn maintenance practices for machine reliability.
• Perform physically demanding tasks including lifting and climbing.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Forklift operation

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.
• $1 shift differential.
• Earning Potential of $25 once trained.

Shift:

Night shift positions only. The work schedule runs on 10-12 hour shifts from approximately 6 pm - 6 am.

Physical Location:

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

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.

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.