Production Operator

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Gladys (VA); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Georgia-Pacific LLC in Gladys, Virginia seeks a Production Technician (Production Operator) to safely manufacture OSB products and maintain quality. The role requires operating equipment, learning new tasks, and collaborating with a team.

Technicians work 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends, with overtime and training that adds four extra shifts per month until completion. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One or more years of experience in industrial, military, manufacturing, warehouse, home improvement retail, and/or farming environment.
• Experience using a computer, smartphone, and/or tablet for documentation and/or record-keeping functions.

Responsabilités

• Operate equipment to produce and maintain quality of product to meet and/or exceed customer expectations.
• Operate heavy and moving manufacturing equipment, and mobile equipment including a front-end loader, sweeper, forklift, and manlift.
• Proficiently learn new tasks that include functions in control cab, control room, and ground support.
• Operate Control Room panels, displays and HMI graphics to maintain operations according to parameters.
• Monitor system performance to meet targets.
• Provide ground support for production area while maintaining safe and clean working environment.
• Work in high (up to 80 ft) and confined spaces for up to 12hrs.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with other team members in a team-based environment.
• Learn and comply with all safety policies and regulations to include wearing the necessary Personal Protection Equipment and understanding of permit requirements.
• Perform tasks such as pulling, pushing, and lifting up to 50 lbs., as well as walking, climbing, including stairs, ladders, stooping, standing, and reaching for up to 12hrs in an indoor or outdoor environment, in all weather conditions

Connaissances

Industrial experience

HMI experience

Safety awareness

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

HMI systems

Control room panels

Description du poste

Your Job

We are looking for individuals that are ready to take the next step in their career, as

Your Job

We are looking for individuals that are ready to take the next step in their career, as Production Operator (Production Technician) at our Georgia-Pacific, OSB plant in Gladys, VA! Our Technicians play a vital role in the safe and efficient manufacturing of our products.

Expected compensation range for Production Technician role is $22.00-28.00, with entry rates typically being on the lower end of this range from $22.00-24.50/hr. Pay rates may vary based on individual qualifications and contribution levels.

Technicians may work in various departments that include Log Yard, Dryer & Energy, Press, and Finishing. They work 12-hr rotating shifts, that include weekends, holidays, and overtime. Training requires individuals to work four extra shifts per month in addition to the regular schedule until training has been successfully completed.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific located in Gladys, Virginia manufactures Oriented Strand Board (OSB), a popular type of wood product used for flooring, walls, and roof sheathing in mostly residential construction applications. Georgia-Pacific's building product business has consistently been among the nation's top suppliers of building products to building materials dealers and large warehouse retailers.

Georgia-Pacific employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury free workplace.

As part of Koch Industries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K with company match, and much more.

Our plant is a tobacco-free facility.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for operating equipment to produce and maintain quality of product to meet and/or exceed customer expectations
• Operate heavy and moving manufacturing equipment, and mobile equipment including a front-end loader, sweeper, forklift, and manlift
• Proficiently learn new tasks that include functions in control cab, control room, and ground support
• Operate Control Room panels, displays and HMI graphics to maintain operations according to parameters
• Monitor system performance to meet targets
• Provide ground support for production area while maintaining safe and clean working environment
• Work in high (up to 80 ft) and confined spaces for up to 12hrs
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with other team members in a team-based environment
• Learn and comply with all safety policies and regulations to include wearing the necessary Personal Protection Equipment and understanding of permit requirements
• Perform tasks such as pulling, pushing, and lifting up to 50 lbs., as well as walking, climbing, including stairs, ladders, stooping, standing, and reaching for up to 12hrs in an indoor or outdoor environment, in all weather conditions

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High School Diploma or GED
• One or more years of experience in industrial, military, manufacturing, warehouse, home improvement retail, and/or farming environment
• Experience using a computer, smartphone, and/or tablet for documentation and/or record-keeping functions

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience operating industrial machines in a manufacturing environment
• HMI experience
• Experience troubleshooting industrial equipment in industrial, military, manufacturing, warehouse, home improvement retail, and/or farming environment
• Three or more years of industrial or manufacturing experience
• Experience operating mobile equipment
• Experience working in a computer-controlled environment
• Experience in a logging environment
• Experience in control cab operations

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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.

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.

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.

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, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.