Palletizer Technician

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Rincon (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is hiring a Palletizer Technician at the Savannah River Mill Rincon, GA. The 12-hr rotating shifts include nights, weekends and holidays, with a schedule that provides 14 days off every 4 weeks.

You will join a 24/7 operation focused on reliability of Case and Smartbox Palletizers, and work with a team to maintain safe, efficient production. The role requires at least one year in manufacturing and strong teamwork, plus ability to troubleshoot equipment.

Qualifications

• One (1) or more year(s) of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, farming, construction, and/or military environment.
• Experience working with others or as part of a team.
• One (1) or more year(s) of experience troubleshooting and repairing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute a safe environment where the team has no significant incidents involving Health and Safety.
• Ensure items are scanned and sorted properly through our systems.
• Ensure loaded pallets with products are secured for warehouse/shipping using shrink wrap through automated processes.
• Maintain high standards for quality and product safety in accordance with safety rules and regulations.
• Ensure that equipment stays in a competitive state through monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs.
• Effectively communicate information to the team through a variety of means (verbal, written, electronic).
• Work in an industrial environment with occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, dirt, chemicals, and loud noises.
• Perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks throughout the 12-hr shift.
• Work a Rotating 12-hr shift, to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Operate mobile equipment at heights and/or working at heights.
• Regularly clean and maintain equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Complete all required Operator Basic Care and Quality Checks.

Skills

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Manufacturing

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacifichas an exciting opportunity for a talented

Your Job

Georgia-Pacifichas an exciting opportunity for a talentedPalletizer Technician at ourSavannah River Mill Rincon, Ga. Consumer Productsmanufacturing operation. The Palletizer Technician will work with a team to ensure the reliability and availability of our Case and Smartbox Palletizers.
Our mill operates 24/7 and 365 days per year. Palletizer Technician work Day Shift, Monday through Friday. Our rotating schedule allows for a regular 14 days off every 4-week period. The work is performed in an environment that is sometimes hot, cold, dusty, and noisy. And, requires individuals to work around dust, oil, grease, chemicals, and other substances. Compensation in this role will start at $22 hourly (negotiable based on experience).

Our Team

The Savannah River Mill (SRM) and its products are a critical part of Georgia-Pacific’s Consumer Products portfolio, including high-profile Quilted Northern®, Vanity Fair® and Sparkle® brands and many Private Label Products. Georgia-Pacific has invested heavily at SRM in recent years to deliver competitive tissue, towel and napkin products. The mill also features five of the largest paper machines in the world. With more than 950 team members, the mill is highly a strategic operation for GP and a foundational part of the local community and economy.
Located 30 minutes north of the beautiful, historic city of Savannah, and 1 hour from the beautiful beaches at Tybee Island and Hilton Head. The mill is nestled in the outskirts of the growing city of Rincon, an area ideal for many different people, interests, and lifestyles.

What You Will Do

• Contribute a safe environment where the team has no significant incidents involving Health and Safety
• Ensure items are scanned and sorted properly through our systems.
• Ensure loaded pallets with products are secured for warehouse/shipping using shrink wrap through automated processes
• Maintain high standards for quality and product safety in accordance with safety rules and regulations
• Ensure that equipment stays in a competitive state through monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs
• Effectively communicate information to the team through a variety of means (verbal, written, electronic)
• Work in an industrial environment with occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, dirt, chemicals, and loud noises
• Perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks throughout the 12-hr shift
• Work a Rotating 12-hr shift, to include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Operate mobile equipment at heights and/or working at heights
• Regularly clean and maintain equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Complete all required Operator Basic Care and Quality Checks

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• One (1) or more year(s) of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, farming, construction, and/or military environment
• Experience working with others or as part of a team
• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) or more year(s) of experience troubleshooting and repairing equipment

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with case palletizers and troubleshooting
• Experience with robotic palletizers and troubleshooting
• Experience with case/bundle conveyors and troubleshooting
• Experience work with electric80 vehicles or systems

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.

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.

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, aquí, or tu).