Production Converting Utility

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

flexible spending and health savings

life insurance

ADD

disability

retirement

paid vacation/time off

educational assistance

infertility assistance

paid parental leave

adoption assistance

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC in Palatka, FL is seeking Production Converting Utility workers for a rotating 12-hour shift that includes days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. The role operates large equipment in a warm, non-climate controlled setting and offers a starting hourly rate of $21.82 with a competitive benefits package.

You will support turning giant rolls of paper into finished products, work around heavy machinery, and adhere to safety rules while using protective equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• One year or more of manufacturing or industrial experience.
• Experience in the pulp and paper industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate, optimize, and troubleshoot a variety of machines.
• Work with computers and tools in a manufacturing setting.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and work on platforms 15 feet high.
• Follow safety rules and wear PPE.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial equipment

Job description

Your Job

Our Georgia-Pacific facility in Palatka, FL is in need of Production Converting Utility workers. This is an excellent opportunity to start your career with a growing business! Team members will start their career in our Tissue Converting department. These roles work a rotating 12-hour shift, and the hours includes days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Our work environment is non-climate controlled and can be hot, humid and/or cold.

Starting hourly rate of $21.82 per hour with a competitive benefit package.

What You Will Do In Your Role

The primary function of this department is turning giant rolls of paper that come from our three tissue paper machines, into the rolls and packs of paper that you see on store shelves. This department requires individuals to work around large rotating equipment and on platforms that are at least 15 feet off the floor. Individuals in this fast-paced department are responsible for:

• Operate, optimize, and troubleshoot a variety of machines
• Work with computers and tools in a manufacturing setting
• Perform tasks such as lifting up to 50lbs, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for at least 12 hours a day
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, warehouse, production or military environment

What Will Put You Ahead

• One (1) year or more of work experience specifically in a manufacturing, production or industrial environment
• Experience in the pulp and paper industry

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

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

• 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

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. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf