Production Operator - Service Crew

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Big Island (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Healthcare

401k

Quarterly bonuses

Overtime

Additional benefits

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC in Big Island, VA is seeking Production Operators (Service Crew) to safely operate manufacturing equipment and help the mill meet production and quality goals. This 12-hour shift role requires adaptability to day and night rotations, with overtime as needed.

Starting pay is $24.57/hour with a $1.08 night differential, plus paid time off, healthcare, 401(k), and quarterly bonuses. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and ideally 1+ year of related experience;

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in farming, carpentry, construction, warehouse, military, production, manufacturing or physical labor.
• Experience using a computer for email, internet, and other applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform operator care duties and minor maintenance.
• Work throughout the mill to meet production and quality goals.
• Learn multiple operator functions in power, recovery, shipping/receiving, and paper machine areas.
• Maintain housekeeping to keep machinery functioning and plant appearance.
• Perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting, bending, and walking for long periods.
• Operate mobile equipment.
• Support safety initiatives and programs.
• Work shifts including holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Operate in hot, humid, cold, and noisy environments.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific ‘s Containerboard division is currently seeking a talented Production Operators (Service Crew) to join our

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific ‘s Containerboard division is currently seeking a talented Production Operators (Service Crew) to join our Big Island, Virginia team. These team members create value by safely operating machines to meet and exceed the plant’s production and quality goals. Candidates who acquire the knowledge and skills to be successful in this position will have exciting opportunities for advancement.

Our Team

GP's Big Island, VA containerboard mill produces the paper used to make boxes. Half of the production is made from 100% recycle fiber and the other half uses about 25% recycle fiber. In 2015, a $50 million upgrade enabled the production of a higher return product. The mill employs approximately 330 people. To learn more about Georgia-Pacific’s packaging business please visit: www.gppackaging.com and view the video How Paper Is Made!

Production Operators work a 12 hour rotational shift schedule, and will work both days (6am to 6pm) and nights (6pm to 6am), with as little as 48 hours between days and night shift. Production Operators work holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.

This position's starting pay is $24.57/hour (with +$1.08 shift differential for nights) and includes paid time off, potential to earn quarterly bonuses, overtime, healthcare, 401k, and additional benefits!

What You Will Do

• Perform operator care duties and minor maintenance tasks to include but not limited to lubrication duties
• Work throughout the mill to safely meet production and quality goals
• Learn multiple operator functions in power and recovery, shipping and receiving, and paper machine areas
• Perform detailed housekeeping to keep machinery functioning properly and to maintain the appearance of the plant
• Perform physically demanding tasks that include but are not limited to; using a shovel, rake and water hose
• Operate mobile equipment
• Participate in company safety initiatives
• Work any shift, including holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed
• Work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for at least 8 hours a day

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year or more of experience or education/training in a farming, carpentry, construction, warehouse, military, production, manufacturing or physical labor environment
• Experience using a computer for email, internet, and other computer applications

What Will Put You Ahead

• At least two (2) years of manufacturing or industrial experience
• Six (6) months or more of experience with mobile equipment such as forklifts, clamp trucks, or skid steers, or similar
• Two (2) year technical degree or higher
• Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

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.

• 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.

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