Product Unit Operator

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Perdue Hill (AL); On-site; USD 3,864,000 - 5,504,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability

Retirement

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC is seeking a Product Unit Operator in Perdue Hill, AL to safely operate production machines and meet mill production and quality goals. The role involves 12-hour rotating shifts with overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays, in a hot, noisy industrial environment with exposure to dust and chemicals.

You will progress through skill levels, handle equipment cleanup, monitor process variables, and participate in safety trainings while adhering to safety rules and wearing

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot the Pulp Machine within the scope of operations.
• Develop knowledge of all operating systems on the Pulp Machine through progression across skill levels.
• Perform equipment cleanup and basic maintenance tasks as needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Computer literacy

Education

Associate degree in Process Operations or Electrical/Instrumentation

Job description

Product Unit Operator

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 (5:00 am to 5:00 pm days and 5:00 pm to 5:00 am nights).

This position pays $25.34 per hour.

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 to include 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 will be a member of Fire and Rescue Team if assigned
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations to include wearing required safety equipment
• Attend and complete mandatory and ongoing trainings
• 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 with 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

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.

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. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

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.

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life insurance
• ADD
• disability
• retirement
• paid vacation/time off
• educational assistance
• infertility assistance
• paid parental leave
• adoption assistance

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.