Product Unit Operator

Georgia Pacific; Perdue Hill (AL); On-site; USD 27,969 - 39,835; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is hiring a Product Unit Operator based in Perdue Hill, AL. The role involves operating and troubleshooting production machinery while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. This position requires working in a fast-paced industrial environment on a rotating 12-hour shift schedule.

An ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma, with relevant experience or an associate degree. Benefits include medical, dental, vacation, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate degree in Process Operations or Electrical/Instrumentation OR two years or more of related experience.
• Experience using a computer, tablet or smart device.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot the equipment for the Pulp Machine.
• Monitor process variables to maintain efficient operations.
• Perform equipment cleanup and minor maintenance tasks.

Skills

Experience with production machinery

Safety adherence

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Process Operations or Electrical/Instrumentation

Tools

Industrial lift truck certification

Job description

Your Job

Georgia Pacific is hiring a Product Unit Operator for our Perdue Hill, AL (ARC). The Product Unit Operators create value by safely operating production machines to meet or exceed the mill's production and quality goals. Work is performed in a sometimes hot, cold, humid, noisy, industrial environment, and around dust, oil, grease, chemicals, and other substances.

The Product Unit Operator will work twelve‑hour rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays, and required overtime as needed. The rotation is 4 days, 7 off, 4 nights, 3 off, 3 days, 1 off, 3 nights and 3 off. This position pays $24.61 per hour.

Our Team

Alabama River Cellulose (ARC) mill is a major part of the region’s economy and is one of the largest pulp operations in North America.

What You Will Do

• Operate and troubleshoot the equipment within the scope of operations for the Pulp Machine.
• Progress through multiple skill levels in a timely manner to develop knowledge of all the operating systems in the Pulp Machine.
• Perform equipment cleanup and operator basic care, including minor maintenance tasks.
• Monitor process variables to maintain efficient Pulp Machine operations and meet department quality, cost, and production goals.
• Work twelve‑hour rotating shifts and, if assigned, be a member of the Fire and Rescue Team.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing required safety equipment.
• Attend and complete mandatory and ongoing training.
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, pushing and/or pulling.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate degree in Process Operations or Electrical/Instrumentation OR two years or more of experience in a farming, carpentry construction, warehouse, military, production, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience using a computer, tablet or smart device.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Pulp/paper machine experience.
• Experience completing safe work permits (hot work, line breaking) and executing lockout activities (isolation, draining, deenergizing).
• Industrial lift truck certification.
• Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance Experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Process Operations or Engineering.

Our Benefits

The benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

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.