Powerhouse Operator & Heavy Equipment Specialist

Georgia Pacific; Gurdon (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Retirement

Life insurance

Disability

Parental leave

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific in Gurdon, Arkansas is seeking a Powerhouse Helper/Heavy Equipment Operator to move materials and support boiler operations. The role requires operating a front end loader, fuel handling, and basic maintenance in an industrial setting.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in manufacturing or related environments, with the ability to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and lift heavy loads. Boiler operator licensing is expected after initial training.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating heavy equipment to move materials.
• At least three (3) years of work history in a manufacturing, industrial, military, or construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate front end loader to keep proper mix of fuel on feed chains to boilers and to load boiler fuels for weekend use.
• Perform preventative maintenance on front end loader, fuel truck, and bark conveying systems.
• Learn plant steam, condensate, RO unit, and water softeners; check boiler equipment and run boiler water tests.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Boiler operation knowledge

Physical stamina

Tools

Front end loader operation

Fuel truck operation

Bark conveying systems maintenance

Job description

Georgia-Pacific in Gurdon, Arkansas is seeking a Powerhouse Helper/Heavy Equipment Operator to move materials and support boiler operations. The role requires operating a front end loader, fuel handling, and basic maintenance in an industrial setting.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in manufacturing or related environments, with the ability to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and lift heavy loads. Boiler operator licensing is expected after initial training.